I did not see this listed with the Virginia War Memorial activities, but the Times Dispatch has a story about a ‘silent’ Memorial Day run to honor fallen soldiers.
Stephen Adt, a VCU police officer,
organized an informal silent run for noon on Monday, Memorial Day, from Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center to the Virginia War Memorial on South Belvidere Street to remind the community that the holiday is more than just hot dogs.
No, not that kind of walkers…
Times-Dispatch Go! Discover Richmond is holding a 10k walking event Saturday that will tour downtown, Jackson Ward, and Oregon Hill. First wave starts at the Virginia War Memorial at 8:30 am.
From Manny in regards to the 2nd Annual Oregon Hill Memorial Day Invitational:
Important message for all team captains: remember–All ROSTERS ARE DUE AND ARE LOCKED ON MAY 18TH. You shouldn’t wait until then since this tournament is a first come first serve with a six team cap. see post dated 3/8
Scene from this morning’s 2nd Annual 5k Run/Walk to Remember on S. Laurel Street:
The Virginia War Memorial will host their 2nd annual 5K Run/Walk to Remember on Saturday, April 6 at 8 am. The route goes through Oregon Hill and Hollywood Cemetery. Between 8:30 am and 9:30 am there will be 500 participants traveling on the streets.
The event will only close 2nd Street from the Lee Bridge to Byrd Street the morning of the race. No others streets will be closed. Soldiers from Ft. Lee will be along the race route directing participants.
flyer from front of 821:
From yesterday evening:
Another soccer tourney from Manny. From the FaceBook event page:
Fund raiser for the William Byrd Community center foundation
$5 per player. All proceeds will be donated to the foundation.
7 v 7 coed invitational on an irregular field…
We are now accepting 6 teams with a minimum roster of 8 players. First come first served.
no more than 5 guys on field at any time per team
mail $20 deposit along with roster and team name/jersey colors to: 614 China St. richmond VA 23220 or email oregonhillnumina at yahoo.com.
Defending champs:
From Virginia Canals and Navigations Society:
a nice video online of someone jogging from downtown Richmond up to Maymont Park (and back). The video is a little choppy but it’s worth taking a look at. Enjoy.
If you would like to hear about the Mayor’s Bike and Ped program as well as current and future pedestrian/bicycling projects in Richmond and the region (including the 2015 World Cycling event), Jakob Helmboldt, AICP, Pedestrian, Bicycle and Trails Coordinator from the City’s Chief Administrative Office will be speaking at the Sierra Club Falls of the James general meeting on Wednesday evening, Sept. 12, at 7 pm at the Science Museum of Virginia (2500 West Broad Street). SCFOJ general meetings are free and open to public.
Also, speaking of the Sierra Club, the group is sponsoring a contest for Richmond Area Elementary and Secondary Schools. The goal is to foster greater recycling participation throughout the Richmond metropolitan area. First prize is $1,000! For more information, please click here.