Hollywood Cemetery will have the John Marshall Corps of Cadets ceremony on Monday, May 25th. There will be some kind of noise, not sure what now. The ceremony will be from 12:00 pm to about 1:30 pm with the reports about 1:15 pm.
From Councilperson Agelasto’s FaceBook page:
Many VCU students live in the immediate neighborhoods surrounding Monroe Park. Last year, VCU composed a Housing Master Plan to address its future need for on-campus options. Take a look at plans that include the possible demolition and replacement of the Gladding Residence Center on W. Main Street. The entire proposal would net an additional 800+ on-campus beds for students.
http://www.housing.vcu.edu/media/housing/docs/VCU_Housing_Master_Plan_2014_FINAL-screen.pdf
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Some Oregon Hill neighbors have already stressed to VCU officials the importance of preserving the historic Branch Bath House on Main Street, which is part of the Gladding Residence Center.
Architect Robert Winthrop was instrumental in convincing VCU to save the Branch Bath #2 when they built the Gladding residence.
From email announcement:
Community Movie Night
Friday, May 22 at Dusk
on the big screen in
Pleasants Park behind Pine Street BaptistFree refreshments served: grilled hot dogs, chips, and beverage
From Times Dispatch article:
With a Bob Hope impersonator and an Andrews Sisters-style duo, the Virginia War Memorial will be home to a show Wednesday reminiscent of USO shows from the 1940s.
The show, which costs $25, will be at 6:30 p.m. at the memorial’s amphitheater. Jeb Hockman, a War Memorial spokesman, said a limited number of tickets are available and can be bought at the door.
Yet another photo from William Picket of yet another 1980’s Overlook mishap…
China Street neighbor Manny left the following message on the the 4th Annual OHSOCiT Oregonhill soccer invitational FaceBook Event page:
I appreciate all the team captains and everyone who will be participating in this event. This can’t happen unless there is enough dedicated interest within the soccer community here in RVA. Special thanks goes out to Kevin Carter, Jeremy Clemmons, Michael Delano, Daniel Pegram, Joseph Russell. To those who I just mentioned by name, see you all at 8:30am Saturday at the field.
Manny is also looking for volunteer help for tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon that can help prepare the Oregon Hill soccer field for this fund raising tournament.
Excerpt from Byrd House Market email announcement:
….and eggs, asparagus, turnips, micro greens, green beans, honey, salad greens, egg noodles, grass-fed beef, pastured pork, free-ranging chickens, oyster mushrooms, radishes, lamb, Unkol Chuck’s Brunswick stew, Phal’s Cafe, the finest range of bakeries, herbs, plants … all the makings for stews, stir-frys, salads, sautes, grills, roast, raw snackin’, kombucha to drink and eat’m-up good foods!
Today’s Nonprofits:
Renew Richmond
Think urban gardening, food justice and self-reliance!Virginia League for Planned Parenthood
Providing access to affordable women’s reproductive health for decades.SNAP EBT Matching $:$
$5 for $5 or $10 for $10
Double your spending power at the Market! Swipe your EBT card – swipe for $5 and get $5, $10 will get you $10 (the max). Breastfeeding WIC Moms and Seniors on Medicaid also qualify. (Offer good while funds last.) Thanks to the Carillon Civic Association and Healthy Community Action Team for making this incentive possible! Make a donation to help us continue this benefit, and get a free tote bag!College ID $10 Deal
Attend or work for a university or college? Show your current ID card to a participating vendor and get a great deal on great, fresh foods! Participating vendors:
Agriberry
Two & a Half Irishmen
Tomten Farm
Deer Run Farm
For more information, go to byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com or wbch.org
To commemorate the Better Housing Coalition’s 25th Anniversary and inspire community partners to work together for the Greater-Richmond region’s advancement, the Better Housing Coalition (BHC) is presenting TransformRVA: A Day of Celebration, Education & Transformation this Thursday at the Omni Hotel:
a full-day event to engage community residents, leaders and corporate and government partners in presentations and dialogues on what needs to be done to make our region a more vibrant, inclusive community in which to live, work and play. The event starts with an awards luncheon with keynote speaker Henry Cisneros, former Mayor of San Antonio and former Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary, on ‘Leadership for 21st Century Cities’. Golden Hammer Awards for excellence in neighborhood revitalization projects over the past year will be awarded (and there are some finalists from some of our neighborhoods). After the luncheon, six concurrent workshops will be given by local and national experts on components of vibrant, inclusive communities where all can thrive, such as housing, education, transportation, civic engagement, placemaking and age-wave planning. Finally, we wind down at the end with a cocktail reception featuring Desiree Roots Centaio and friends (great jazz music), good food and conversation.
Tickets are $100 for the full day, $50 for the luncheon only. Thanks to a sponsor, there are a limited number of event scholarships for resident/community leaders, college/university students, and nonprofit professionals, based on need.
Received this forwarded email in regard to the Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium Authority (VNECA)‘ upcoming meeting, which the public is allowed to attend:
VNECA Board Members:
I hope all is well with you. Just wanted to send a quick reminder about Wednesday’s VNECA Board meeting.
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 20th at 10am at the VCU East Engineering Hall, 401 West Main Street, Room E3229 (daVinci classroom on third floor). (Ed. note: I redacted the parking code info) The map is attached, but this is the same lot as previous meetings.
If you haven’t RSVP’d already, please let me know if you will be able to attend.
Attached are the draft minutes from the last meeting, draft agenda for this meeting and map for parking.
Please let me know if you have any questions and I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.
Thanks.
Randy Marcus
Senior Advisor for Policy
Office of Governor Terry McAuliffe
randy.marcus@governor.virginia.gov
From email announcement:
Good afternoon 4th Precinct MPACT Community,
Attached is the agenda for the 4th Precinct MPACT Meeting scheduled for Thursday May 21, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the library of Linwood Holton Elementary School (1600 West Laburnum Avenue).
<<MPACT 4th Precinct Meeting Agenda May 21 2015>>
This month we invite you to attend a MPACT conversation with special guest speakers, John Walsh, Code Enforcement Operations Manager, who will discuss how Code Enforcement is beginning to manage abandoned properties in your community in order to bring them back into compliance and how residents can assist in this process. Torrence Robinson, Transportation Engineering Operations Manager, will discuss the process in which Public Works follows when determining if and where street signage, markings and other traffic signals should be placed.
Please note that this agenda may be revised. Refer to the City’s MPACT website for updates. You will find the attached meeting minutes from our last meeting on April 16 2015 as well as the Noise Meter Ordinance. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for doing your part to help build a better Richmond.
<<4th Precinct Meeting Minutes April 16 2015>>
Chris Clark
MPACT Outreach Coordinator
Chief Administrative Office
900 East Broad Street., Suite 1502
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804-646-1301
