Richmond.com has an interview with the William Byrd Community House’s new Executive Director, Robert Bolling.
Bolling Interview
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Upcoming Events, Art Mania
Neighbor Peter Baldes (Also see article in this week’s Style):
Hello All!
This week, my department (VCU Painting and Printmaking) is hosting
the Southern Graphics Council Conference.
Over 1000 printmakers, from all over the world will be attending….
There are many events which are free and open to the public, of note
are the Thursday (Main st area) and Friday (Broad st.) gallery walks,
but get this,
on Saturday, from Noon to 4 pm are the Open Portfolio sessions. These
will be in the basement of the Landmark Theatre and are open to the
public.
The Open Portfolio consists of over 500 individual artists,
collectives and presses showing and selling their works….. its a
fantastic opportunity to get some great art from great people…. we
have been working on this conference for over two years, and I wanted
to invite the neighborhood to some really fun events…
see you there….
for more info visit.
sgc.vcu.edu
pete
plant sale today @ Byrd House Market
Don’t miss the Tricycle Gardens plant sale today – Tuesday March 25th – at the Byrd House Market from 3:30-6PM. They have spring vegetable seedlings ready to plant now! All Seedlings are $3 per 6 pack and include: lettuces (several types), broccoli, chard, and spinach. [via]
Silence Says It All
No response whatsoever.
From: scottburger@mac.com
Subject: Ordinance No. 2008-34
Date: March 14, 2008 1:56:25 AM EDT
To: PantelWJ@ci.richmond.va.us
Cc: Norman.Sales@Richmondgov.com
Dear President Pantele,
The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association takes a strong position against VCU’s request to close two alleys within the Oregon Hill Historic District. We believe that the legal requirements for alley closure established by the Richmond City Code Section 90-327 were not followed, and, therefore, the vote to approve the Ordinance No. 2008-34 closing was in error and must be reversed.
City Code Section 90-327 (2) specifically states that an ordinance proposing a city alley closure cannot be introduced until written consent is given by the owners of real property who have a right of ingress and egress from their own property to those portions of the alley to be closed and whose property is situated between the block boundaries encompassing a proposed alley closing. These written consents must be approved as to form by the city attorney and filed in the office of the city clerk.
It is our understanding that neither the City nor VCU obtained the written consent of the two property owners at 130 and 132 S. Cherry before the Ordinance No. 2008-34 was introduced, as required by City Code Section 90-327 (2). These two property owners have a right of ingress and egress from their property to the portions of the alley to be closed and their property is situated between the block boundaries encompassing the proposed alley.
President Pantele, we ask that you request the City Attorney to review this matter as soon as possible, and we request that Ordinance No. 2008-34 be nullified as not meeting the legal requirements of City Code Section 90-327 (2).
Sincerely,
Scott Burger
President, Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association
New Dog Station Along Riverside
Stomp Stomp Dave helped me dig the hole for the post, and I took advantage of the beautiful weather on Saturday to install yet another dog station. This makes no. 4. Number 1 was put into Pleasants Park, Number 2 was put on the linear Parsons Park greenway near Holly St., and Number 3 was put in the linear Parsons Park greenway behind the 200 block of Pine (and promptly, sadly, destroyed by vandalism). I hope this new one will serve Overlook condo dog owners as well as the many visitors to Oregon Hill Riverside Park.
this week’s calendar
Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association meeting; Story Time In the Library; find out more…
VCU given authority to acquire land without state approval
In this Times Dispatch article by Tyler Whitney, it becomes clear that VCU is no longer being held accountable by government. Citizens have no recourse. Our elected leadership has sold us out.
“The new independence gives VCU the authority to acquire land without state approval, Bennett said.”
So much for the Downtown Master Plan…
5th District Meeting on Thursday
Received an announcement via yellow postcard:
5th District Meeting
Thursday, March 20, 6:30 pm
John B. Cary School, 3021 Maplewood Avenue, 23221
“We will share information regarding:
-Senior Tax Relief
-Earned Income Tax Credits
-2008 Real Estate Tax Assessments
-Schools & Other Topics
ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!”
Rush Hour Anti-War March Tuesday
From: RVA4Peace [mailto:rva4peace@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 7:45 PM
To: rva4peace@gmail.com
Subject: Rush Hour Anti-War March Tuesday 3/18 5PM
WHEN: Tuesday, March 18th, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
WHERE: Beginning at the Virginia War Memorial (621 South Belvidere
Street, 23220) marching through downtown Richmond to the US Federal
Court House at 10th and Main Streets.
WHAT: A peaceful demonstration and march calling attention to the 5
year anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. Protesters dressed in
orange, wearing black hoods over their heads (similar to Federal
prison detainees) will be lead by two people dressed as President
George W. Bush and Vice President Richard B. Cheney. Other marchers
will be carrying signs, drums and noise makers. US Naval veteran,
Toni Davy, will provide her Winter Soldier testimony at the War
Memorial prior to the march. (http://ivaw.org/wintersoldier)
WHO: Richmond citizens who want peace and justice. Please join us –
bring your voices, signs, drums, flags and wear orange!
This march is part of a week of anti-war activities marking the 5th
anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.
Please respond to let us know you can be there.
Thank you!
Mary
http://www.myspace.com/rva4peace
New Restaurant on Pine Street
Word has gotten out. The Hollywood Grill has been sold and it sounds like Oregon Hill can expect a new restaurant soon. For better and worse, I doubt it will feature pool tables.
From The 804.com- Richmond VA Real Estate Blog:
It has been reported that a seafood restaurant will take over the old Hollywood Grill on 626 China St. But can someone confirm this rumor that the establishment will actually be a Pescados (probably, the best restaurant in Midlothian)? If that is the case, O-Hill immediately becomes “Seafood Restaurant Row” and a dining destination (if it wasn’t already with just that one restaurant).
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Pescados’ chef/owner Todd Manley bought the Hollywood Grill building and is currently renovating it. I’m not sure if it will be called Pescados but the idea is to have many of the most popular menu items from Pescados in the new location. He plans to hire a chef to run the new restaurant that he will personally train. Obviously, he can’t be at both locations all the time. I think in the long run, his goal is to be mainly at the Midlothian location.Comment by Check Please — March 12, 2008 @ 11:38 am