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5th Annual OhSociT Oregon Hill Soccer Invitational Tournament

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Scheduled for May 28-29 at 980 Idlewood (former WBCH field).

From FaceBook event page:

This is a friendly “pickup” tournament to benefit
format will be:
1. six teams. one of those team will be the tournament team for players without a team.
2. Player fee will be a $20 donation for guys and $10 for girls (we should raise 1k for our charity at that level!) To register: send email and paypal payment to oregonhillnumina at gmail.com (Please note if you are a team captain. If you are a player already on a team, please include the team name in your email. If you are a player without a team and just want to play on the tournament team, please indicate that also in the email)
3. 7 vs 7 no offsides.
4. Team captains will be required to put a $30 non-refundable deposit to hold their team spot (that money will be fully refunded once the team rosters a minimum of 7 players) So FORM UP YOUR TEAMS NOW AND EMAIL ME
5. Team rosters will be “UNLOCKED” for throughout the round-robin preliminary rounds. Once elimination rounds begin (on that Sunday), however, no new players will be allowed to be added to the roster.
6. WE ARE LOOKING FOR SPONSORS

Check out photos from the 3rd Annual by clicking here.

This Week

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Coal Ash Stories film screening tonight.
(***Group Bicycle Ride to Event!***, Meet at Oregon Hill Overlook at 6:45, Enjoy Gorgeous Views of James River, Arrive at 7:00 to Rag & Bones Bicycle Co-op)

VCU-Community Meeting on the Gladding Residence Center Capital Project tomorrow evening.

Community Conversations: ReRVA – Public Spaces
Tuesday, April 5, 6-8 p.m., The Valentine, 1015 E. Clay St., Richmond, VA
Continue the conversation.
Part of the Community Conversations series on revitalizing, recycling and re-imagining Richmond, find out how Public Spaces are being redefined throughout the city. Whether for recreation, environmental initiatives or reflection, public spaces are shaping why people move to and remain in Richmond. Event is free.

Mayoral candidate forum on Wednesday at VUU.

5th District meeting this Thursday.

Power Dialogue Friday, April 8, 8:30-noon at VCU, 2-5pm at UR Robins Center
The VA Power Dialog will engage college and university students from across the Commonwealth of Virginia in meaningful conversation with state regulators, officials, and peers on how our state will help meet the U.S. climate commitment of 30% cuts in global warming emissions by 2030. The day’s events will conclude with an interactive poster session and tabling. A collaborative network of twelve colleges and universities will host the event at Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Richmond. Registration is free. For more information and to register: BLOG.RICHMOND.EDU/VAPOWERDIALOG

Don’t forget about the Ukrop’s Monument Ave 10k this Saturday. There will be associated traffic closings.

The Tredegar book talk that was scheduled for last month and had to be canceled due to tornado warnings is being rescheduled for April 19th.

Volunteer Opportunity: Que Pasa Festival Saturday, May 7, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Canal Walk in Historic Downtown Richmond
Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (VAHCC) hosts the annual Que Pasa Festival as a celebration and showcase of Virginia’s diverse Latino community and businesses. The festival will include food, drinks, music, and a variety of games and activities for people and families of all ages. VAHCC is looking for volunteers to help us make this a successful and memorable event. Volunteers will provide assistance in a variety of tasks, including setting up and breaking down, admissions, and beverage sales, and volunteer shifts are available throughout the day from 6:00am until 9:00pm. Volunteers who stay for 4 or more hours get a free meal! If you are interested in volunteering at the event, please register here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form?EQBCT=9ff305896f8547e88f3dbb0352c9c50a

James River Park Activities

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James River Park System Belle Isle Hike Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Tredegar Parking Area (300 Tredegar Street)
Meet at Tredegar Parking Area. We’ll cross over to Belle Isle and explore the rich history of the island. jamesriverpark.org/calendar/. Contact: Tyler Twyford, 804-687-0701.

James River Parks System Trail Run Every Wednesday and Friday in October, 6-7 a.m., Reedy Creek Parking Lot (4301 Riverside Drive)
Explore the Main Area of James River Park when the warm weather’s at its best- early in the morning. All fitness and ability levels are welcome for these conversation-paced trail runs. Cost: Free! Meeting Location: Reedy Creek Parking Lot, 4301 Riverside Dr., Richmond 23219. jamesriverpark.org/calendar/. Contact: Penelope Davenport, Penelope.Davenport@Richmondgov.com

James River Park System Mountain Bike Mania Every Wednesday in October, 5-7 p.m., Reedy Creek Visitors Center (4301 Riverside Drive)
Come ride bikes in the James River Park Trail System. We have terrain suitable for all skill levels, and bikes to rent to get you out there. Meet at JRPS headquarters to get outfitted before we hit the trails. Our destination will depend on the group’s inclinations. These rides are open to ages 16-99. No prior mountain biking experience is necessary, but you must be comfortable riding a bike. jamesriverpark.org/calendar/. Contact: Penelope Davenport, Penelope.Davenport@Richmondgov.com

UCI Bike Events

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Folks,

As the aircraft buzz overhead, you may or may not be aware that there has been some debate and controversy regarding the lack of crowds for the Richmond 2015 UCI bike race.

Without getting too far into it, let me just say that while I have been very critical of City projects and chasing tourist dollars, you notice that I have not taken aim at Richmond2015 as much because I am hoping it will lead to better bicycle infrastuctrure and culture in the long term.

Regardless, now is a good time to get out there and enjoy this international event.

Neighborhood restaurant Dinamo has a big welcome:

http://rvanews.com/features/embrace-the-race-dinamo-is-the-host-with-the-most-for-the-worlds/128822

Also, neighbor Holt Edmunds asked me to make sure people know about this freebie Thursday night, which is for anyone volunteering for the races or biking to the Poe Museum.
He volunteers at the museum and says the bike race has hurt visitation (a bit counter-intuitive). He hopes fellow Oregon Hill residents might want to take advantage of this.

Thanks,
Scott

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