RIP David Brockie

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Scott

Although he was not an Oregon Hill resident in the end, Brockie left his mark on the neighborhood and the world from Slaughterama to GWAR. He will be missed.

Happy Spring

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Scott

On China Street

However, keep in mind, we are expecting more cold air this coming week.

Belvidere Bra

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Scott

City’s Land Use Committee Approves Lease For Monroe Park

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Scott

Yesterday, City Council’s Land Use Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of a plan to lease Monroe Park, one of the oldest public parks in the country and the oldest in Richmond, to the Monroe Park Conservancy, a private, nonprofit group, despite much public opposition.

Planning Commission Approves ‘Tredegar Green’ Amphitheater Plan

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Scott

Richmond City Planning Commission voted 6-2 on Monday to approve the ‘Tredegar Green’ amphitheater project and allow Venture Richmond to alter the historic James River and Kanawha Canal, despite much opposition.

Trash/Recycling Pickup Tomorrow

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Scott

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.

VCU, University of Richmond, and other schools are currently competing in RecycleMania 2014.

In other recycling news, a group of recycling companies is pitching a large processing complex on land next to the Elizabeth River in Chesapeake, VA.

School Closures

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Scott

From St. Andrew’s School FaceBook page:

New Weather Alert: This is a change: Due to reports of icy road conditions and continuing sleet and freezing temperatures, St. Andrew’s School will now be closed today.
Families, look for updates regarding rescheduling of this evening’s Family Event.

Richmond Public Schools are closed also.

March 18 Renegade Market and Vendor Orientation +

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Scott

From email announcement:

Tuesday is a big day all around!

1:00 pm – 2014 Vendor Orientation (Library)
2:30 pm – SNAP Ed Training (Library)
3:00 pm – Renegade Market: Faith Farm Food, Mugsy’s Dogtown Lounge, Sub Rosa Bakery
4:00 pm – WBCH Night at Rumors Boutique – Shop for a Reason!

And we had a blast at the Fairfield Middle School Health Fair – organized by the students! We did a cooking demonstration and promoted WBCH’s Early Childhood Education preschool and summer camp programs. What did we make? Bok Choy and Leek stir-fry with fresh Garlic and Ginger garnished with a squeeze of fresh Lemon. Folks were lined up for those samples!

Visit byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com for details.
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Ana Edwards, Manager of Byrd House Market
& Library Programs for Grace Arents Library & Education Center
William Byrd Community House www.wbch.org / 804.643.2717 ext.306
224 S. Cherry St. Richmond VA 23220
WBCH – Growing Richmond’s Kids: Smart, Strong, Self-confident. Ready for school. Ready for life.

Shop for WBCH Tuesday Night at Rumors

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Scott

From email announcement:

Shop for a Reason
William Byrd night at Rumors Boutique

Tuesday, March 18, 4pm – 7pm

Tuesday, March 18 is William Byrd night at Rumors Boutique.
Rumors will donate 20% of sales on purchases made between 4pm and 7pm to
William Byrd Community House as part of their Shop for a Reason program.
Come out and shop and help Rumors and William Byrd
give back to our wonderful Richmond community.

Rumors Boutique
723 West Broad Street
804/644-2020
www.rumorsrva.com

Practicing The Pipes

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Scott

Photo taken last week…