
A lot of sun in this week’s weather forecast…

A lot of sun in this week’s weather forecast…
Normally, this Wednesday would be a “Red Wednesday”, which means trash and recycling pickup, but because of the recent Memorial Day holiday, pickup should instead be on Thursday.
Please go over what can be recycled.
NOTE: CVWMA (Central Virginia Waste Management Authority) has announced that all curbside recycling must now be INSIDE the CVWMA containers with lid closed. Items beside the container or on top of it will not be collected. In fact, incorrect setouts may not be collected at all. This is new as of July 1 for all our curbside recyclers, with the exception of townhomes/condos still using small bins. (And yes, this also applies to flattened cardboard boxes.)
Ideally, rolling recycling containers are stored and deployed in the back alleys along with trash cans. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night.
If it seems like pickup did not happen, use this online form:
https://cvwma.com/programs/residential-recycling/recycling-service-request-form/
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.
In recycling news, there’s new program in Virginia Beach that hopes to cut down on plastics in the water and give beach toys a new life.
To reduce littered toys local environmental nonprofits partnered with the City of Virginia Beach to launch the Beach Toy Recycling Program at Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
Littered toys contribute to plastic pollution in the ocean, which is harmful to local wildlife.
From email announcement from ohnarva@gmail.com:
The next OHNA meeting will be Tuesday, May 28 at 7pm. A link will be emailed along with the final agenda on the weekend, but the draft agenda includes:
Updates: from community partners, city & VCU police and community liaisons, & city council representation
Candidate introductions: Richmond Mayoral Candidates
All announced mayoral candidates have been invited to attend a meeting of OHNA to introduce their platforms. Each will have three minutes to speak, followed by questions from OHNA members.Announcements:
OHNA Participatory Budget Delegate Committee members. Next Participatory Budget Richmond participatory budget committee presentation: May 29th 6-9pm, Southside Community Service Center. Participate in a mock participatory budget process.Updates and Continued Business
The Friends of Oregon Hill Parks
Pleasants Park update & request for watering volunteers
Report: Oregon Hill Open Garden Day: May 18
Other Friends of OH Parks news
New Business
Action: Join Richmond Citizens Coalition?
Action: Ask city council to change the day/time so meetings of city council and school board are not at the same time?


Community Movie Night is this Friday, May 24, at 7:30 pm in Pleasants Park! Hoping for no rain this time around!
Tomorrow is a “Red Wednesday”, which means trash and recycling pickup.
Please go over what can be recycled.
NOTE: CVWMA (Central Virginia Waste Management Authority) has announced that all curbside recycling must now be INSIDE the CVWMA containers with lid closed. Items beside the container or on top of it will not be collected. In fact, incorrect setouts may not be collected at all. This is new as of July 1 for all our curbside recyclers, with the exception of townhomes/condos still using small bins. (And yes, this also applies to flattened cardboard boxes.)
Ideally, rolling recycling containers are stored and deployed in the back alleys along with trash cans. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night.
If it seems like pickup did not happen, use this online form:
https://cvwma.com/programs/residential-recycling/recycling-service-request-form/
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.
Don’t forget about the Sierra Club/University of Richmond ‘Big Yard Sale’ this Saturday, which is in itself a huge recycling event.

From announcement:
This Saturday! Come see some of our neighbors wonderful gardens! Stay tuned for rain delay info but fingers crossed we’ll be good to go!
Dominion River Rock, which describes itself as “THE NATION’S PREMIER OUTDOOR SPORTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL” is taking over the downtown riverfront this weekend
From local television station WRIC:
https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond/list-all-of-the-fun-coming-to-dominion-energy-riverrock-2024/



The Valentine museum is making a presentation at the Pine St.Church on May 19th regarding the history of the Oregon Hill neighborhood.
Homecoming on the Hill:
A Historic Look at Oregon Hill from 1800 – 1960s
Oregon Hill residents, past and present, are invited to join us for food, fellowship and fond memories. This event is geared to residents 60 -100+ years of age, but all are welcome.
Event Timing: May 19, 2024 | Worship 11am | Lunch and Program 12:30-3:00pm
Event Address: Pine St. Baptist Church | 400 S. Pine St. Richmond, VA 23220
Contact us at 804-644-0339.
Presentation from The Valentine Starts at 1 pm in the fellowship Hill – use Albemarle St entrance

Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash
Friends of Oregon Hill Parks is holding a volunteer cleanup day in Pleasants Park this Saturday, May 11, in preparation for Oregon Hill Garden Day on May 18.
They are asking for volunteers to come to the park at 9 am to help weed, add mulch, and add a few more plants.