Monthly Archives: September 2008

Another VCU Siren Test Tomorrow

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Dear Monroe Park Campus Community Advisory Group:

Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 1, at noon, VCU will conduct our once-a-month emergency siren test on both the Monroe Park and MCV Campuses to ensure that the sirens are in proper working order. This test also serves to ensure that the siren batteries are fully charged. Unlike the test near the beginning of each semester which is a two-minute wail, the monthly tests consist of a one minute wail of the siren.

A reminder about text messaging and our VCU Alert Web site: text messaging is one of VCU’s primary channels for rapid communications and information. Text messages will be used for notifications about emergencies and closings and delays for inclement weather. There is no cost for enrolling. If you haven’t done so already, you may sign up for text messaging at www.vcu.edu/alert/notify. You can also subscribe on this same web page for email alerts. Emergency information also will be available on the VCU Alert Web site at www.vcu.edu/alert, which is also accessible off the VCU homepage at www.vcu.edu, and if you have signed up for them, you will receive an e-mail alert in a real emergency.

With this routine now well established, I will only e-mail the Community Advisory Group when there is any enhancement or change about which you would want to know. And please, do not hesitate to forward this email to your neighbors, to help spread the word about the siren test.

Sincerely,

SAM

Sue Ann Messmer
Chief of Staff, Office of the President
and Vice President for External Relations
phone: (804) 828-1200
fax: (804) 828-7532
e-mail: samessme@vcu.edu

today at the Byrd House Market…

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Byrd House Market today from 3:30 to 7PM:

Fall produce definitely has that comfort food factor. The sweet potatoes have arrived and my goodness, they are delicious! We have squash in many intriguing shapes and colors (some use these for centerpieces but we suggest eating them.) Many varieties of apples are flying out of our vendors’ booths and one bite will make you proud to be a Virginian. While you are stocking up on root vegetables, enjoy the roots music of Needle in a Hempsack performing in the garden.

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Notice on 816 Riverside Park

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On Monday October 6, 2008 at 1:30 p.m at the 5th floor conference center, the Planning Commission will consider ordinances 2008-199 and 2008-200 approving a spot blight abatement plan for 816 Riverside Park and declaring a public necessity to authorize the acquisition of 816 Riverside Park for the purpose of implementing the spot abatement plan.

It should be noted that this structure has been a nuisance for a while, attracting squatters and curiosity seekers. While rundown and neglected, it is a pre-Civil War house that sits next to Hollywood Cemetery. The neighborhood is against demolition since the house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing structure to the Oregon Hill Historic District. I won’t get into its history of ownership here, but lets just say it has been interesting.

Byrd House Market at William Byrd Community House Seeks Food and Craft Vendors for Holiday Show

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The Byrd House Market at William Byrd Community House are having a Holiday Food and Craft Show on Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are looking for diverse, creative crafters and food makers of all ages and levels to provide a unique shopping experience for our community.

Attached is an application for vendors with details and fees. You are encouraged to apply and enjoy interacting with our wonderful community in the welcoming, caring atmosphere that the WBCH has fostered for over 80 years.

We will be publicizing the event in all local community and media calendars and sending announcements to the BHM and WBCH mailing lists. The show will include handmade and homemade craft and food products only (no resold products or franchises). There will be crafters of all levels and children and family crafters are encouraged to apply. All vendors will be asked to provide one item for a raffle, which will be drawn on the half hour.

If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Morand at chattykgm@aol.com or call (804) 615-6295.

Oregon Hill Home Improvement Council Annual Meeting on Sept. 28th

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The Oregon Hill Home Improvement Council (OHHIC) is an all-volunteer nonprofit community development corporation dedicated to providing affordable housing for first time home-buyers while restoring Oregon Hill through renovations, protective easements, and sensitive infill construction.

It’s too late to register as a member in order to vote or run in the upcoming election for the Board of Directors, but its never too late to become a member and volunteer. Everyone is welcome to attend the annual meeting on Sunday, September 28th at 4 pm at the Jacob House (619 W. Cary St. (at Pine)).

Topics at this year’s meeting include:
– Voting for new board members
– An update on the development of the 600 block of S. Laurel St.
– Discussion on making the Jacob House more available to local nonprofits
And more!