5th District Meeting Tonight

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From email announcement:

Dear Neighbors:

Please join us tomorrow Wednesday, August 13th for our 5th District Meeting at Randolph Community Center-1415 Grayland Ave. Meeting topics include an update on the Idlewood roundabout project, remarks from City Council President Charles Samuels, back to school updates from Richmond Public Schools administrators and Councilman Agelasto’s legislative updates. We will also be collecting school supplies for needy families within the 5th District, please see the attached flyer for requested items. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Ida Jones
5th District Council Liaison

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VCU Welcome Week Events (August 18-23)

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From VCU officials:

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To: Neighborhood Association Presidents, VCU Liaisons

Greetings,

Please find attached a flier to VCU’s neighbors from the VCU’s Student Commons and Activities. I appreciate your sharing this information with residents.

As you will see, the Monday event at the Cary Street Field (Student Playfair) is from 8-10:30. I inquired about specifics and was told that the event is a huge icebreaker for incoming freshmen to meet other students. It will likely be over closer to 9:30. There will be someone on a microphone and music will be played intermittently. I have been told that any sound associated with all three events will be directed away from residential areas.

If you have any questions leading up to the events, there is an email address and contact number on the flier. VCU Police will be on hand. As a reminder, their non-emergency number is 828-1196.

Finally, we look forward to the community joining VCU on Saturday, August 23 for First Ram Saturday: Food Truck A Palooza!

Thank you.

Rash of Graffiti

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From a neighbor:

There was a rash of graffiti around the neighborhood Sunday night. It was found at 710 Holly, corner of China/Cherry, Mamma Zu, and the corner of China/Pine. One of the neighbors filed a police report and the sheriff’s deputy was around taking pictures.

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Here’s the police report:

DESTRUCTION PROPERTY/PRIVATE/GRAFFITI
8XX CHINA ST
Aug 10, 2014 at 10:30 am

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L’opossum Goes Live

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New restaurant L’opossum is open in the former Chuckwagon, Hollywood Grill, Pescados China Street, EAT Oregon Hill spot at 626 China Street.

Click here to see the restaurant’s website, which includes a menu.

Some comments I have heard from others so far- and keep in mind that these are from people who have not actually eaten there yet-

“Wow, this place has zing. And the menu has a writer’s flair. Wonder how the food stacks up…”

“I loved David’s food from the Dogwood days and I’m sure he’s only gotten better–very excited to visit.”

“David’s background includes Inn at Little Washington, Helen’s and Dogwood. Food will be amazing.”

“I hate to post something negative but I had high hopes. $24 entrees just guarantees it will fail, pescados closed because it was too expensive for the neighborhood and very few locals went there consistently.”

“I like it that I have to go there to find out what a Polyamorous Hippie Three-Way is.”

“Everything’s better with a side of Schadenfreude.”

Trash/Recycling Pickup Tomorrow

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This Wednesday is a red Wednesday, which means trash and recycling pickup. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night. They do not belong on the sidewalk after tomorrow night.

In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.

Recent polling indicates that there needs to be more awareness about plastics recycling. Click here to read what the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority says about plastics. (Personally, my attitude is, when in doubt, put it in the bin and see if they will accept it anyway- they need to.)

Lastly, and very much related to recycling, don’t forget about the neighborhood yard sale coming up on August 16th!