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Lots of Meetings Early This Week

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I already mentioned the water pollution meeting on Wednesday, but there are a few other important meetings this week. Tonight the City’s anti-poverty commission seeks public feedback. While the meeting is in Gilpin Court, it would be interesting to include an Oregon Hill perspective. Tuesday, there is the monthly Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association meeting, but earlier the GRTC Task Force’s Macro Subcommittee will meet-

From City press release:

Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force has established and will hold two subcommittee meetings

All residents are invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT The Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force has established and will hold two subcommittee meetings. The subcommittees include: the Macro Subcommittee, which will focus on long range transit planning issues, and the Services Subcommittee, which will focus on bus users’ service issues.

The purpose of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force is to make recommendations to Richmond City Council with regard to enhancing mass transit in the Metro-Richmond area and the efficiency and effectiveness of the GRTC Transit System. The meeting is free and open to the public and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend.

The two Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force Subcommittee meetings will be held as follows:

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Byrd House Market News

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From announcement:

Byrd House Market: Tuesday May 22
Tour the Byrd House Farmlet with Matthew our Farmlet Project Coordinator, and learn more about the Allegheny Mountain School. Come by and enjoy the shady environs and some of the perks for shopping our fine, fine farmers and food producers…

Byrd House Bash This Thursday, May 24
If you haven’t got your tickets yet, get them now! Sponsored by the Associate Board of Governors of William Byrd Community House. Enjoy a night of good old southern hospitality including a silent auction featuring gift packages from local vendors, food from local restaurants, bourbon tastings and live music. 6:30 – 9:30 pm at Historic Tredegar, 500 Tredegar Street. $30 ticket includes: open bar (beer/wine), bourbon tastings, food from local restaurants and a live band. Silent auctions and food donors include: Peter Blair, VMFA, Comfort, Riverside Outfiters, Juleps New Southern Cuisine, Bikram Yoga Richmond, Six Burner, Olio, and more! Purchase tickets at http://byrdhousebash.eventbrite.com/. All proceeds benefit William Byrd Community House.

Virginia Grown
Resource for all things grown in Virginia. www.virginiagrown.org

3 Weeks! 3 Winners!
Support your Byrd House Market. Our weekly raffle is generously sponsored by Byrd Farm & Rural Virginia Market. $1 ticket gets you a chance at a week’s share of goodies from Byrd Farm – value $33.83. Win this week, pick up your share next week. And we get to see your pretty face. Not too shabby!

Storytelling at the Market
Bring the kids, your inner kid, and enjoy the afternoon under the Mulberry Tree.

Our Wish List!
Every now and then we find we need to reach out and let you know we need your help! Our farmlet is in its 3rd year of growing and providing a learning space for the children and families served by William Byrd Community House. One of our goals is not only to make the community garden, farmlet and market look better, but to make each of them work better every year. This year you can help us keep that forward momentum going by
professional produce scale (value: $100-200) – to weigh the harvest so we know how much is grown and packaged for distribution through our food pantry to neighbors in need.
refrigerator (value: $100-300) – to store the harvest before distribution through our food pantry
market umbrellas (value: $35-50 each) – to shade you as you enjoy the fruits of your market day (7.5-8′ diameter, colors: rainbow, bright blue or yellow)

Visit us at byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com!

Lindsey Turner- Open High Valedictorian

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From the Richmond Public Schools FaceBook page:

Richmond Public Schools honored the district’s 2012 valedictorians with a special luncheon held today (this past Friday) at the Science Museum of Virginia. The event featured performances by the Richmond Public Schools All-City Jazz Ensemble, a video tribute to each valedictorian and comments from Richmond School Superintendent Dr. Yvonne Brandon.

One of Oregon Hill’s own, Lindsey Turner, is Open High School‘s valedictorian!
Her parents Jennifer and Philip Turner are very proud.

Historic Cemeteries Tour For Memorial Day

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From the Valentine Richmond History Center:

May 28 Historic Cemeteries Tour (10am-1pm) Free for all veterans! BUS TOUR
Commemorate Memorial Day with a tour of Richmond’s historic cemeteries, including the Old Negro Burial Ground, St. John’s Church, Shockoe, Hebrew, Woodland and Hollywood Cemeteries. Learn about their layout, evolution as parks, artwork and notable tenants. Reservations required: (804) 649-0711 x301. Meet at the History Center.

Dinner at Pescados-China Street to Support St. Andrew’s School

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From Facebook event page:

Please come out for dinner from 5:00 until closing, on Monday, May 21 and Pescados-China Street will donate a portion of the entire day’s take to St. Andrew’s School!

Pescados is right in our own eclectic Oregon Hill neighborhood and features a vibrant mix of Caribbean and Latin flavors using local, organic, and wild caught ingredients.

Tomorrow Is National Bike to Work Day!

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From announcement:

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow is National Bike to Work Day and we will be recognizing this with the Mayor’s Bike Ride here in Richmond. There will be six (6) commuter bike convoys starting at various locations around the city converging on Monroe Park.

Elwood Thompson
Jennifer Wampler, Captain
Meet: 6:30, Depart 6:45

Bryan Park
Bud Vye, Captain
Meeting 6:20
Depart 6:30

Forest Hill Park – Stone House
Alan Cooper, Captain
Meet 6:30
Depart 6:45

Tricycle Gardens (Church Hill)
Michael Gilbert, Captain
Meet 6:30
Depart 6:45

Manchester – Plant Zero
Tom Bowden Captain
Meet 6:30
Depart 6:45

Laurel Park Shopping Center
Sheryl Finucane, Captain
Meet 6:20
Depart 6:30

The Deputy Secretary of Transportation David Tyeryar will deliver the Governor’s Proclamation, and then Mayor Dwight Jones will give a Welcome Address. At 7:30, we will depart from Monroe Park en masse for City Hall. I hope you will leave your car at home and join us for this fun event!

Jan Hatcher
Executive Director
Partnership for Smarter Growth

Mens Roller Skates -size 10- for sale!

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From Craigslist ad:

These are a pair of size 10, Bullet, Mens roller skates, purchased for boyfriend New at 65.00. He wore them once and decided he did not like skating :)

Description:
Chicago Bullet Speed Skate features:
Low Cut Speed Boot with Padded Ankle Collar
Lightweight Chassis with Aluminum Double Action Truck
Wide Trac Cast Urethane Speed Wheels with ABEC 1 Speed Bearings
Laces and Power Strap.

4th Precinct MPACT Meets Tomorrow Evening

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The Mayor’s Participation, Action, & Communication Team for 4th Precinct meets tomorrow evening.

From announcement:

PLEASE JOIN MPACT and THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION and COMMUNITY FACILITIES
TOMRROW!
Thursday, May 17, 2012 @ 6PM
Linwood Holton Elementary School
1600 W. Laburnum Ave.

As we embark on another fun filled summer and children begin their summer vacation it is important that they have constructive activities to partake in. It is just as important that parents are also able to enjoy the season with their children through other family activities and events.

Please join MPACT and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities to hear about these events and activities. Some of which include upcoming summer programs, this year’s Summer Camp Program, pool schedules, and Movies in the Park.