From social media post:
We got some exciting changes starting next week at the ol’ cafe! We will now be open 9am to 9pm Tuesday-Sunday. That’s an hour earlier on the weekdays, an hour later on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. and more importantly, we’ll now be staying open until 9 pm on the weekends! So, come see us a little earlier during the week or a lot later on the weekends!
From Department of Public Works communication:
Traffic Advisory
February 21, 2023
Contact: Lux Aghomo
Office: 804.646.5711
Lane Closure – 601 South Belvidere Street
WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA)
WHAT: Lane Closure, Daily
WHEN: Tuesday, February 20 to Saturday, November 16, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: In the 5th Voter District
601 South Belvidere Street between Idlewood Avenue and Rowe Street
BACKGROUND: In the area listed above, the contractor will be installing pedestrian signals and improvements. A single lane will be closed in each direction.
This Wednesday 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.
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.
In recycling news, NPR recently did a number on the plastics industry- “Reduce, reuse, redirect outrage: How plastic makers used recycling as a fig leaf”
VOX CONCORDIA
Sunday, February 18 @ 11:00 am
Pine Street Baptist
Vox Concordia is the select treble choir of Virginia Commonwealth University and is open to students of any major who sing soprano or alto. Vox Concordia is Latin for “voices together in one heart.” These diverse singers, with majors in music, criminal justice, international studies, psychology, and more, unite in an inclusive choral community to make music that reflects the diversity of our world. In addition to performing the classics of treble repertoire, Vox Concordia often sings works written by women and living composers from underrepresented cultures with texts that address contemporary issues. Vox Concordia has sung in the Richmond area for community organizations such as the Lewis Ginter GardenFest of Lights, senior living communities, and for VCU sports games. The choir is conducted by Lisa Fusco, Adjunct Instructor at VCU.
The Virginia War Memorial is holding a a virtual event on Wednesday, Valentine’s Day, starting at 10:30 am.
From event description:
The simple act of sending and receiving a Valentine’s Day card or letter provided a boost in morale among service members.
Many military personnel were grappling with homesickness on the frontlines. Their loved ones at home were dealing with the anxiety of the unknown.
Join our Archivist Sylvia Marshall on Valentine’s Day as she looks at historical Valentine’s, cards, and letters sent during wartime. Sylvia will bring you some selections from our Archives that highlight stories of love, romance, and loss of those who were far apart during wartime.
As always, our Livestream Programs are free and open to all, but registration is required.
Register on Zoom from the event page.
Around 7:15 pm last night, neighbors were greatly disturbed by some sort of altercation on the 300 block of Pine Street that included at least three gunshots as well as lots of gun waving.
According to a neighbor, active emergency call logs showed Shooting (person shot) on 800 Block of Albemarle, an accident with injuries at Pine and Idlewood and a robbery on the 300 block Pine — all within 10 minutes. The “shooting” on Albemarle was changed to “robbery, investigate.”
And another neighbor said that someone may have been struck by a car on Idlewood while fleeing the scene.
While the police did send squad cars, many neighbors are left angered and shaken and want more information on this incident and who will be held accountable.
From event description: Neighbors, we are seeking participants to open their gardens and share ideas with others …please contact Phaedra Hise or Stephenie Harrington if interested in adding your address to this informal “tour” of neighborhood gardens and backyards.
CobbleStore Vintage store is hosting local coffee truck The Bean Wagon this Saturday 2/10 from 10am-3pm. They’ll have their regular menu plus some fun Valentine’s Day specials. Come grab some coffee and shop vintage!