In what some see as a sure sign of Spring, VCU workmen roll up the bubble dome that had been over the VCU tennis courts on W.Cary.
Not sure when these tennis courts will be demolished to make way for new construction…
Tomorrow night at 5:30 pm at Pine Street Baptist Church, there is a ‘Design Open House’ for Holly Street Playground
Tomorrow is a “Red Wednesday”, which means trash and recycling pickup.
Please go over what can be recycled.
NOTE: CVWMA (Central Virginia Waste Management Authority) has announced that all curbside recycling must now be INSIDE the CVWMA containers with lid closed. Items beside the container or on top of it will not be collected. In fact, incorrect setouts may not be collected at all. This is new as of July 1 for all our curbside recyclers, with the exception of townhomes/condos still using small bins. (And yes, this also applies to flattened cardboard boxes.)
Ideally, rolling recycling containers are stored and deployed in the back alleys along with trash cans. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night. More CVWMA information can be found at this link:
https://cvwma.com/cvwma-locations/richmond/
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.
In national recycling news, it comes as no surprise that the EPA’s national recycling goal is under a lot of pressure by the Trump administration.
From Facebook event page:
Join us for our Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, March 4, at 6:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit the church benevolence fund, which allows us to help people financially throughout the year.
The cost for the dinner, which includes pancakes, sausage, baked apples, and beverages, is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 12-5, $25 family max.
This year we are happy to announce that singer and performer Joycelyn Oldlam Von Klein will be our musical guest.
https://www.jocelynoldham.com/about
If you are interested in attending, then please reserve your spot by emailing your reservation to info@pinestbaptist.com
We would love to see you at this community fellowship.
The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association (OHNA) is meeting tomorrow night, Tuesday, February 25th, at 7 pm.
This meeting will be held online by Zoom. (Editor’s note: Zoom info redacted, please email ohnarva@gmail.com for that)
Proposed agenda and ‘other news’:
Welcome
Community and local Officials Updates: Police, VCU, RVA
Introduction to new VCU Police Chief Clarence Hunter
Committee updates:
Zoning, FoOHP, RvaPB, Bylaws
Discussions
Creating two working groups:
Neighborhood traffic safety workgroup to address intersection safety
Joint OHNA & VCU workgroup to address student/landlord problemsUpdating OHNA’s emailing and calendar systems
New Business:
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Richmond Alert systems:
Richmond Ready
Text RVAREADY to 888-777
Visit: https://rva.gov/richmondreadyalertsDPU Utility Work Notifications
If you wish to subscribe to SMS text messages only, text RichmondDPUVA to 38276. There is also a mobile app available.VCU Alerts
Community members may sign up for VCU’s text message alert system to receive information about campus emergencies and cancellations.Richmond Zoning: “Code Refresh” events
February 26, 2025
4pm-7pm
Huguenot Community Center, Huguenot High School, 7945 Forest Hill AvenueFebruary 27, 2025
9am-12pm
City Hall – 1st Floor Lobby, 900 East Broad StreetFebruary 27, 2025
4pm-7pm
Richmond Main Public Library in the Basement Auditorium, 101 East Franklin StreetPanel Discussion on Housing and Richmond’s Zoning Refresh
March 11, 2025
7pm-8:30pm
TBDMayo Island Park Open House & Community Meeting
Weds, March 5 6 – 8pm
Marvel Studios – 300 E. Main StreetRichmond “I Voted” Sticker Contest
Submission Guidelines: Designs must say “I Voted” and include some reference to Richmond or Richmond People’s Budget. Digital or hand-drawn designs are welcome (hand-drawn designs must be scanned or photographed clearly). Submit your design by February 28, 2025 via the Sticker Design Contest Form email https://form.jotform.com/250425490476055 to info@rvapb.org—
Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association
Valerie L’Herrou, President
Bryan Clark Green, Co-Vice President
Jennifer Hancock, Co-Vice President
Susan Hill, Co-Vice President
Harrison Moenich, Co-Vice-President
David Shannon, Co-Vice President
Scott Racette, Secretary
John Bolecek, Treasurer
JOIN OHNA: https://forms.gle/joCpHqcPrShu8qf86
Also…
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program taught by fully-trained coaches. Join this season for soccer skills, character-building curriculum designed specifically for kids, and a whole lot of FUN!
March 6th (ages 3-5): Holly Street Playground – Free Fun Day
March 20th Season begins: Holly Street Playground – Spring 2025 Season
This Wednesday is a “Red Wednesday”, which usually means trash and recycling pickup, but because of the recent President’s Day holiday, trash pickup will hopefully move to Thursday. Hopefully, because there is a major winter storm coming Wednesday and Thursday.
Please go over what can be recycled.
NOTE: CVWMA (Central Virginia Waste Management Authority) has announced that all curbside recycling must now be INSIDE the CVWMA containers with lid closed. Items beside the container or on top of it will not be collected. In fact, incorrect setouts may not be collected at all. This is new as of July 1 for all our curbside recyclers, with the exception of townhomes/condos still using small bins. (And yes, this also applies to flattened cardboard boxes.)
Ideally, rolling recycling containers are stored and deployed in the back alleys along with trash cans. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night.
If it seems like pickup did not happen, use this online form:
https://cvwma.com/programs/residential-recycling/recycling-service-request-form/
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.
Weather has played some havoc on scheduling, but City planners have rescheduled their “Code Refresh” meetings.
Open Houses for the Draft Pattern Book and Zoning Districts Framework
Engage with planning staff and members of the Code Refresh consultant team to learn more about the draft pattern book, potential zoning districts, and the progress of the zoning code update. Provide your input, ask questions, and learn how these changes will impact our community.
–February 26, 2025 4pm-7pm
Huguenot Community Center at Huguenot High School, 7945 Forest Hill Avenue
–February 27, 2025 9am-12pm
City Hall – 1st Floor Lobby, 900 East Broad Street
–February 27, 2025 4pm-7pm
Richmond Main Public Library in the Basement Auditorium, 101 East Franklin Street
Keep in mind, the City so far is very reluctant to agree with pointed criticisms leveled by Laurel Street neighbor Charles Pool. For example, the City planners have declared that they will not change the boundaries of the neighborhood as defined by their ‘pattern book’.
This has only added more controversy to the already controversial ‘Richmond 300’.
