I understand there are still tickets available at the door for the Virginia Green Oyster Roast.
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A Good First Year For The Open High Fall Festival
While the morning was a bit droopy after last night’s rain, and I am sorry more neighbors did not take advantage, Open High’s Fall Festival was still a solid hit.
There was lots of great different kinds of chili for the chili-cook-off.
Tyler Meacham was one of the amazing musicians performing…here she does one of her own songs…
IMG_4901 from Scott Burger on Vimeo.
At any rate, here’s hoping that this tradition grows… perhaps next year the L’OPossum/OregonHil.net Jack-O-Lantern Contest can be incorporated into the festival…
Lil’ Sprouts Microgreens
Trent Jackson, a first year student at VCU has founded a venture called Lil’ Sprouts Microgreens. It is an urban microgreens farm in Oregon Hill whose main goal is to promote living a healthy lifestyle by providing fresh, flavorful, nutrient-dense microgreens to the local area. The philosophy of this business is that for an individual to live an optimized healthy life, it all starts with the food that a person consumes. It strives to bring only quality products into the hands of local markets, restaurants, and individuals. You can catch Trent vending his products at the Birdhouse Farmer’s Market on every other Tuesday from 3-6:30. For those who are interested or have questions about Lil’ Sprouts Microgreens, Trent’s business email is info@lilsproutsmicrogreens.com. Besides the website, there is also a FaceBook page.
Looking For Gracie
She does not have tags or a chip. She’s super friendly. She’s an indoor cat (unclear how she got out). Black and white tuxedo with “mustache” marking on her face. 7 years old. Last seen 10/23. Her owner, a neighbor on the 500 block of S.Laurel Street, really misses her.
“FREE….also POSSESED” (sic)
I did not dare look into this scary microwave, but it is a good reminder that there is still time for Oregon Hill residents to enter the L’Opossum/OregonHill.net Halloween Jack-O-Lantern contest!
Support Virginia Green Tourism Oyster Roast Sunday
On Sunday, historic Tredegar hosts the 4th Annual Support Virginia Green Tourism Oyster Roast. Raw, steamed, roasted, or fried, you pick or try them all with Virginia wines and brews. Bluegrass from Craig’s List Jerry. Kids area and views of the river by fire pits. Tickets are a bit pricey, starting at above $30, but they do include food and adult beverages. Proceeds go to the Virginia Green Travel Alliance, which supports the state’s voluntary program created to encourage green, environmental practices in the state’s tourism industry.
Hike For Kids 2018
The last weekend of this busy month is even more busy, if that is possible. Hike for Kids, a fundraising event for the Blue Sky Fund, is this weekend and it has grown in stature. The purpose of the Blue Sky Fund is to increase the number of Richmond City Public School students that connect with nature.
From the event’s webpage:
Enjoy the challenge of our
3-mile (family-friendly!), 8-mile, or 14-mile
loops, each starting and ending at the Virginia War Memorial. Soak in unforgettable river views and the crisp autumn air while hiking for a good cause – celebrate the end of your hike with beer, food and fun festivities for the whole family!
Trash/Recycling Pickup Tomorrow
This Wednesday is a “Red Wednesday”, which means trash and recycling pickup. 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. Let’s keep the sidewalks clear for Halloween.
If you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.
In recycling news, Blacksburg station WVNSTV has reported that Virginia Tech has stopped accepting plastics #3-7 per guidance from the Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority.
Mogwai Missing
She’s a small tortie cat named Mogwai who has been missing since Wednesday night from 300 block of Laurel (corner of Laurel and Albemarle). She doesnt have a collar or chip and is friendly.
Monore Park Meal
Some are requesting the City supply ‘Porta Potties’.