…from Hollywood Cemetery this morning…
Looking East…
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New Restaurant Dinamo
From Fan of the Fan:
Dinamo reportedly opened its doors yesterday. The new restaurant–allegedly from partners Ed Vasaio and Brad Wein (Mama Zu’s/Edo’s Squid)–is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, according to a very busy waitress during this afternoon’s lunchtime rush.
No word yet on firm hours of operation, but there should be more information in a couple of days.
Dinamo is located at 821 W. Cary Street.
Popeye’s Pizza Pizza
Well, no one took me up on a review, so I decided to have lunch on Belvidere at Popeye’s Pizza yesterday to see for myself. Slices are nice an’ big (though at 3.50 a slice, they better be).
5th District Community Action Team Meeting on Friday
Randolph resident Gregory Day has posted an agenda for the April 12th meeting of the 5th District Action Team. More information is available on their FaceBook page.
5th District Community Action Team Meeting (5CAT)
Friday April 12, 2013
7:00p.m.
Melvin A. Fox Manor
18 W. 27th St. 23225
Meeting Called to Order
Prayer
Minutes of March 8, 2013 meeting
Presentation ——————–Sandra Turner / Turning Point Mental Health Services LLC
Old Business:
RPS Football / VHSL—————Everette Fields / Deborah Butterworth
Grayland Ave./ Harrison St. Intersection:
Gate Way
Bridge Parking
Janes Walk ———————————John Spain
New Business:
Donations for Janes Walk
School Board Rally
Town Hall —- Candidates Forum
City Council Information ——————————–Honorable Parker C. Agelesto
School Board District Forum – Closing of Schools – Group Participation (45 mins.)
*At the end of this discussion/brainstorming, 5 CAT will vote on what we will support as a group.New business topics for next meeting
Next Meeting Date / Place
Meeting Adjouned
Transportation Transportation Transportation
It’s that time of year when folks charge into Spring and the issue of transportation is often on their minds.
Speaking of the City’s Dept. of Economic Development, the Richmond Connects Draft Plan is now ready for public review. They are inviting folks to review the plan and attend their public workshop on April 11th at the VDOT Central Office Auditorium from 5:30-7:30 pm. There will be a presentation on the draft plan and opportunities to review and comment on the plan and ask questions of the city and consultant staff about the plan. If you can’t make the meeting they still welcome your thoughts. You can download a copy of the draft plan from their website: http://www.yesrichmondva.com/transportation-development/Richmond-Strategic-Multi-Modal-Transportation. Comments on the draft plan will be accepted at the meeting and via email through May 10th. Anyone can comment on the plan through the contact link on the website.
And then there is this message from the local Partnership for Smarter Growth–
The theme for PSG’s 2013 Forum and Events Program is Transportation Transformations for a Competitive and Sustainable Future. The first event is on April 16 with Jeffrey Tumlin of Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, the author of the new book Sustainable Transportation Planning: Tools for Creating Vibrant, Healthy and Resilient Communities. It will be held at Richmond’s Main Street Station on April 16 from 5:30 to 7:30. Registration is at 5:30 and the program will start at 6:00. Admission is free, but registration is requested. Jeffrey Tumlin is a compelling speaker on the subject of transportation, and it will be a very informative and interesting program. For more event information, go to www.psgrichmond.org.
Some suggested reading material to brush up on local transportation issues:
Times Dispatch column by Mayor Jones, “A new direction for transportation in Richmond”
Recent Style magazine article on passenger rail, “Gathering Steam”
Renegade Market: Open and Counting Down!
Byrd House Renegade Market Tuesday 3 to 6 pm.
From Byrd House Market email:
Gorgeous Weather at BYRD HOUSE RENEGADE MARKET…Great Anticipation for a Beautiful Spring, y’all.
CSAs at Byrd House Market
ORIGIN FARMS – www.originsfarm.com
EPIC GARDENS – www.epicgardens.com
FAITH FARM – faithfarmfoods.blogspot.com
BYRD FARM/RURAL VIRGINIA MARKET – www.byrdfarm.org
TOMTEN FARM – tomtenfarmva.org
wbch.org (about WBCH)
gracearentseducation.blogspot.com (about the library)
eatgoodgrowgreat.blogspot.com (all things food, health, culture, and good growth)
_____________________
Ana Edwards, Manager
Byrd House Market & Library Programs
Grace Arents Library & Education Center
William Byrd Community House
www.wbch.org / 804.643.2717 ext.306
On The Police Crime Report
From Richmond Police:
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
4/4/13 8:40 p.m. – 10:32 p.m.
600 block of Spring Street
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence.4th Precinct
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
4/3/13 – 4/7/13 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
600 block of Holly Street
An unknown person(s) stole a vehicle from the above location.
“Recalling the Belle Isle Neon Landmark”
Richmond Magazine writer extraordinaire Harry Kollatz supplies a column on the Climax Beverages sign that used to be on Belle Island.
Photo courtesy of Library of Virginia
Beginning in the early 1930s, drivers on the Lee Bridge spied the sign — not so different from the Sauer’s sign on Broad Street — that read “Richmond Va. Home of Climax Beverages.” It faced the bridge and backed up against Hollywood Cemetery.
The story of how Climax came to be in the middle of the James River begins with beer and natural springs.
For more, please click here.
Reminder For Soccer Tourney
From Manny in regards to the 2nd Annual Oregon Hill Memorial Day Invitational:
Important message for all team captains: remember–All ROSTERS ARE DUE AND ARE LOCKED ON MAY 18TH. You shouldn’t wait until then since this tournament is a first come first serve with a six team cap. see post dated 3/8
Brighter Corner
Plans and more plans coming to fruition! Future home of Bunnyhop Bike Shop.