VCxRIP Customer Appreciation Day This Saturday

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Vinyl Conflict is holding its annual customer appreciation day party this Saturday.

From the FaceBook event page:

VINYL CONFLICT x REST IN PIECES RETURNS WITH THE SUMMER BLOCK PARTY!

-10am side walk sales at BOTH shops!

-GOGO VEGAN GO + COBRA BURGER WILL BE SET UP SLINGING FOOD!

LIVE PERFORMANCES IN THE PARKING LOT BY:
-BIB (Pop Wig Records)
-NICKELUS F (RVA/Vinyl Conflict Records)
-NOSEBLEED (Vinyl Conflict Records)
-SLUMP (Oregon Hill Hardcore)
-DEVIANT (Willow Lawn Straight Edge)
-SINISTER PURPOSE (Brand new tape out on VC)
-BENDERHEADS (the return of)

REST IN PIECES WILL BE HAVING A SHOWCASE PRE PARTY AUGUST 24TH AT GALLERY 5! KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED!

KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED AND MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN RICHMOND AUGUST 25TH

I know some neighbors are planning to set up yard sales nearby, so look for those.

Aging Assistance

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While the City population is going to be instantly getting a lot younger as VCU students move in this weekend, it’s important to recognize that much of the City’s full-time population is getting older.

One resource that should not be overlooked is the City of Richmond’s OAPD. The primary goal of the Office on Aging & Persons with Disabilities (OAPD) is to promote independence and enhance the dignity of Richmond’s aging and disabled populations by connecting these individuals with the necessary resources to meet their needs. The office targets older adults age 55 and older and persons with physical and sensory disabilities.

VCU Move-In Weekend Brings Road Closures

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From VCU News:

Virginia Commonwealth University will welcome its largest freshman class this week when the class of 2022 moves into the university’s residence halls, launching the annual Welcome Week schedule of activities that marks the opening of the academic year.

VCU freshmen will move into their residence halls from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. Reuban Rodriguez, Ed.D., associate vice provost and dean of student affairs, will be available for media interviews about move-in day and the opening of the academic year from 10 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday in front of Brandt Hall, at the corner of Laurel and Franklin streets.

VCU will enroll an estimated 31,000 students this fall. The freshman class is expected to comprise approximately 4,600 students. The previous record freshman class had 4,234 students in the fall of 2016. Thirty-three percent of this year’s freshmen are first-generation college students.

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Traffic congestion is expected in the areas near VCU’s student residence halls on Saturday and there will be limited street parking available.

To ensure safety and order as students move into residence halls, the following streets will have travel restrictions or will be closed:

Franklin Street: One lane will be open for through traffic between Harrison and Belvidere streets; traffic arriving for move-in will be reduced to one travel lane between Harrison and Belvidere streets.
Grace Street: Travel lanes will remain open, however, drivers may experience some congestion between Ryland and Belvidere streets.
Cary Street: Travel lanes will remain open, but drivers may experience some congestion between Cherry and Jefferson streets.
Laurel Street: The street will be closed between West Grace and West Main streets. Parishioners of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart will be allowed to park in designated spots on Cathedral Street and in the West Main Street Parking Deck (until 2 p.m.). Drivers may experience some congestion between Cathedral and Cary streets.
Floyd Ave: This street will be closed to through traffic but parishioners from the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart will be able to utilize it.

Traffic restrictions and closures will be in effect on Saturday from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. VCU Police will handle traffic control as students move in.

Good Laurel Street Rental

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Posting this as a favor for a neighbor:
(Note: This site is not opposed to running ads for real estate).

603 S. Laurel. Contact 690 7976

This 1200-square foot 2-bedroom apartment is the whole first floor of a 1910 Victorian duplex. $1100 a month includes water and trash service. Spayed/neutered cats, bunnies, rodentia and snakes are welcome. Sorry, no dogs or birds! This is NOT A PARTY HOUSE, repeat, NOT A PARTY HOUSE, everyone who lives above and on either side are grownups with real jobs.

Councilman Agelasto to hold meeting for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District

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From City press release:

All Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT Richmond, Virginia – The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Richmond City Council, Richmond Central 5th Voter District, will hold a meeting for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District. The planned program/agenda for this meeting includes the following:

· Virginia General Assembly Legislative Update

The Honorable Jennifer McClellan, Virginia State Senator
Senate of Virginia – 9th Voter District

The Honorable Betsy Carr, Virginia State Delegate
Virginia House of Delegates – 69th Voter District

· Richmond 300 City Master Plan Updates

· Richmond Central 5th Voter District Updates

· Questions and Comments

WHEN Thursday, August 16, 2018
6:45-8:00 p.m.

WHERE Richmond Public Schools – Binford Middle School
1701 Floyd Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

CONTACT For more information, please contact: Amy Robins, Liaison for The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, at 804.646.5724 (tel), or amy.robins@richmondgov.com (email).

Background
Councilman Agelasto typically holds individual meetings throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. All Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend.

Councilman Agelasto’s upcoming individually scheduled meetings and community clean-ups:

COUNCILMAN AGELASTO’S MEETINGS

Thursday, October 25, 2018; 6:45-8:00 p.m.
Patrick Henry School of Science & Arts
3411 Semmes Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, December 13, 2018; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Woodland Heights Baptist Church
611 West 31st Street; Richmond, Virginia

COMMUNITY CLEAN-UPS
The following community clean-up meet-up locations will be announced through the civic associations, through Councilman Agelasto’s e-newsletter, and on his Facebook page.

Saturday, September 15, 2018; 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Reedy Creek and Swansboro West Neighborhoods
Morning meet-up location to be determined

Saturday, October 20, 2018; 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Swansboro and Woodland Heights Neighborhoods
Morning meet-up location to be determined

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Trash/Recycling Pickup Tomorrow

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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.

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. Remember that the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority needs our help.

In recycling news, the country’s recycling and composting rate remains stuck at just over 34 percent, according to the U.S. EPA.

Big Garage Sale On Holly Street Tomorrow

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From Craigslist ad:

Refrigerator,yard equipment/tools,armoire,outdoor furniture,dresser,children’s bike,coffee table, end tables,recliner, twin mattress set with frame,home decor,wall art,picture frames,desk with matching lateral file, 2 rolling office chairs,clothing,bags,purses,music,movies,children’s books,kitchen tools,plates, bowls,utensils and much more!
Sale location at detached garage around the corner on Riverside Park Rd to the left of Holly St Park in Oregon Hill neighborhood!

Litter Cleanup Monday with RVA Clean Sweep and VCU’s Ram Camp

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The 5th District and RVA Clean Sweep are partnering with RAM CAMP again this year to pick up litter throughout the city! RAM CAMP is VCU’s welcome week for new freshmen students. They all know there is a community service component to the week. RAM CAMP volunteers will be in the neighborhood this coming Monday, August 13 from ~8:45 am-noon. They will be meeting at the Peddler On Pine Street restaurant. Wonderful neighbors will be helping lead this effort along with a RVA Clean Sweep volunteer lead. The focus will be litter pick up on Idlewood & Cumberland along with graffiti removal from public property. All are welcome to join in!

For more information, visit the MeetUp page by clicking here.