From yesterday evening:
Sunset On The Hill
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Bicyclist Hit By Car On Spring Street
Around 6:30 pm, a bicyclist was hit by a car at the intersection of Spring and S. Laurel Streets.
Greta Brinkman, “Bass Goddess”, In Belle Magazine
Belle Magazine‘s main feature this September issue is “Women In The Arts” and one of the profiles is Laurel Street’s own Greta Brinkman.
The article describes Brinkman’s gigs in various rock bands since the 80’s from Unseen Force to the Debbie Harry Band to L7 to Moby, and right up to White Cross and Druglord.
Besides rock bands, Brinkman has also volunteered with the Oregon Hill Home Improvement Council and WRIR. She can often be heard on 97.3’s Saturday local music show.
Suffice it to say, many neighbors are happy that Greta has traded her former New York digs and craziness for her Oregon Hill house and craziness.
9/11 Volunteer Opportunities In Our Area
This weekend marks the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Join millions of volunteers across the country in remembrance of the victims and heroes of 9/11. From NASCAR to the Richmond Fire Department, there are a variety of tribute projects to choose from. See below for a list of projects in your area. Visit www.handsonRVA.org for more details and to register.
– Farmlet Fun (William Byrd Community House) at 224 South Cherry Street
– James River Park Cleanup (Belle Isle) at 500 Tredegar Street
4th Precinct MPACT Next Thursday
From announcement:
4th Precinct MPACT Partners-
I wanted to share some announcements with you about our upcoming MPACT meetings.
I hope your calendars are marked for our next MPACT meeting, Thursday, September 15th 6:00 PM at Linwood Holton Elementary School (1600 W. Laburnum Ave.). Representatives from city agencies will be on hand to discuss the impact of Hurricane Irene and storm cleanup efforts. Please share the word neighbors and plan to attend.
Additionally, the city is participating in several service projects to mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11 on Sunday, September 11th. I wanted to highlight 2 projects located in the 4th Precinct that are looking for volunteers. If you would like more information please click on the links below or feel free to contact me.
Commemoration Event & Kick Off- 8:30- 9:30 AM at the Carillon in Byrd Park
http://www.richmondgov.com/NeighborToNeighbor/911ServiceWeek.aspxCannon Creek Ravine Clean Up 10:00- 2:00 PM
http://www.handsonrva.org/HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page?startURL=HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page%3FId=a0CA000000CJnTrMALA@A&id=a0CA000000CJnTrMALWilliam Byrd Farmlet 10:00- 2:00 PM
http://www.handsonrva.org/HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page?startURL=HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page%3FId=a0CA000000CJnjoMADA@A&id=a0CA000000CJnjoMADMany thanks for your involvement with the city and your neighborhood efforts. I hope to see you at the Sept. 15th meeting or a volunteer event.
~EmilyEmily E. Griffey
MPACT Coordinator
City of Richmond
phone- (804) 646-7527
emily.griffey@richmondgov.com
VCU Sirens Today At Noon
It’s the first Wednesday of the new semster which means VCU will be testing its emergency siren at noon today. Duck and cover, kids.
From Times Dispatch article:
For Richmond residents, the most apparent sign of the testing will involve 10 sirens sounding at noon throughout the Monroe Park and MCV campuses.
The sirens will sound a speedy up-and-down wail for three minutes. Then, after a one-minute pause, the sirens will sound a steady wail for one-minute to signal “all clear” and conclude the test.
Richmond Riverfront Plan – First Public Forum
Next Wednesday, September 14, at 6 pm.
Virginia War Memorial, 621 South Belvidere
For more information:
James Hill, Principal Planner
Division of Planning & Preservation
Department of Planning and Development Review
Phone: 804-646-7552
Email: James.Hill@richmondgov.com
Recycling Comes Thursday This Week
Jut a reminder that because of the Labor Day holiday, recycling pickup is Thursday this week instead of Wednesday. And for new Oregon Hill residents, remember, recycling is usually every other Wednesday. For more info- http://www.cvwma.com/
Crushed Car Redux: Don’t Jilt A Girl Named Irene
The car crushed by two trees from Hurricane Irene is still there, though now there’s a note on what’s left of the windshied.
Lobs & Lessons Center Hosts Tournament on Sept. 17
From press release:
The inaugural Lobs & Lessons Family Open will serve up to 256 participants from the greater Richmond area on Saturday, September 17th, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. It will be hosted by the Mary and Frances Youth Center on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University.
The event marks the continual partnership between the Lobs & Lessons program and the Richmond Tennis Association to develop QuickStart Tennis (QST) in the greater Richmond area. QST is a teaching format that allows more children the opportunity to experience the game, as the courts and equipment are smaller so they can feel confident. The tournament will ultimately promote QuickStart Tennis for Everyone, giving families the opportunity to play side by side and encourage the reluctant player, whether it is an adult or child.
The Lobs & Lessons Family Open is a QST event held to promote healthy lifestyles and demonstrate that QST is fun at any age, while providing a low-cost tournament opportunity for the greater Richmond area. In addition to promoting the growth of the game, the event will serve as an annual fundraiser for Lobs & Lessons. Doubles teams will have two registration options, one of which is a low-cost entry fee. A second option, “Team Challenge,” will encourage participants to raise money to support Lobs & Lessons. The event is presented by Lobs & Lessons and the Richmond Tennis Association. To register, please visit www.vcuyouthcenter.org.
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The Lobs & Lessons Family Open will be held at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, using the Thalhimer Tennis Center and Cary St. Field, on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University. The Center is located at 120 South Linden Street, just off of West Cary Street, between Cary Street Field and the Cary Street Gym.
