Dominion River Rock, which describes itself as “THE NATION’S PREMIER OUTDOOR SPORTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL” is taking over the downtown riverfront this weekend
From local television station WRIC:
https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond/list-all-of-the-fun-coming-to-dominion-energy-riverrock-2024/
The Valentine museum is making a presentation at the Pine St.Church on May 19th regarding the history of the Oregon Hill neighborhood.
Homecoming on the Hill:
A Historic Look at Oregon Hill from 1800 – 1960s
Oregon Hill residents, past and present, are invited to join us for food, fellowship and fond memories. This event is geared to residents 60 -100+ years of age, but all are welcome.
Event Timing: May 19, 2024 | Worship 11am | Lunch and Program 12:30-3:00pm
Event Address: Pine St. Baptist Church | 400 S. Pine St. Richmond, VA 23220
Contact us at 804-644-0339.
Presentation from The Valentine Starts at 1 pm in the fellowship Hill – use Albemarle St entrance
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash
Friends of Oregon Hill Parks is holding a volunteer cleanup day in Pleasants Park this Saturday, May 11, in preparation for Oregon Hill Garden Day on May 18.
They are asking for volunteers to come to the park at 9 am to help weed, add mulch, and add a few more plants.
“Join us for our 22nd Season of outdoor movies in Oregon Hill’s Pleasants Park. Our first feature is Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt’s Cheaper by the Dozen. Free Refreshments Served: Grilled hotdogs, sides, desserts,and beverages. Enjoy an evening under the stars with family and friends.”
Are you a Fox parent, alumni, or a student needing volunteer hours? If so, please volunteer to help with the Strawberry Street festival this Saturday!
“A Symposium of Interviews and Talks on Comics and Manga in Richmond, Virginia’ happens this Saturday, May 4th from 9 am to 5 pm at The Main Branch of The Richmond Public Library, 101 E.Franklin Street.
Tomorrow 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.
Plan ahead: Richmond’s E Cycle Day will be held at 1710 Robin Hood Road on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is open to Richmond residents only, proof of residency will be required.
Richmond Bizsense and WTVR have exciting news.
From their report:
Goochland’s Hog Haven Farm is moving into the former Peddler on Pine Street space at 238 S. Pine St., with plans to use the building as a prep kitchen for its growing business that’s fueled by its popular breakfast sandwiches.
Earlier this month, Hog Haven owners Rob Staples and Verde Shaffer bought the Pine Street building for $475,000.
Tucked away and located behind the Mocha Market on Idlewood Avenue, the 3,3000-square-foot space has sat vacant since the pick-up focused Peddler pizzeria closed in 2019 after roughly a year in business.
Residents are wondering when walk-up customers will be allowed at the location (and if there will be vegetarian options).
The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association meets tonight.
From email announcement:
Topic: OHNA Monthly Meeting – April 2024
Time: April 23, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
(Editor’s note: meeting information redacted. If you would like to join the meeting, please email ohnarva@gmail.com )
Welcome:
Community Updates:
Lt. Brian Robinson, City of Richmond Police Section Lt, 4th Precinct
Major Nicole Dailey, VCU Police Dept
Ms. Verenda Cobbs, VCU
Ms. Stephanie Lynch, 5th District Councilperson and Amy Robins
____ from DPU
Announcements:
1. Vision Zero Survey: https://arcg.is/01GC1n.
Five Vision Zero projects to improve safety on the High Injury Network. Those in Bold are in the 5th district; those in ital are adjacent to the 5th district.
A. Reconfiguration and Bike Lanes on Franklin Street
B. Reconfiguration and Bike Lanes on Hopkins Road
C. Curb Extensions on Main Street & Cary Street
D. Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements on Forest Hill Avenue
E. Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon on Hull Street at 29th Street
2. Speed Management Symposium, May 14 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Main Street Station,
Updates and Continued Business
The Friends of Oregon Hill Parks
Volunteer signup: Pleasants Park watering duty
Oregon Hill Open Garden Day: May 18, 11a-2p, centered in Pleasants Park
Results of speed table survey; second infrastructure walk; flood spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Nnn7o7ilJ00f9DKyhHvQg7ApMOJBVu4qCrjDpXGkqE4/edit?usp=sharing)
Action Item: Forming an Ad Hoc OHNA Budget Delegate Committee to represent us in the RVA Participatory Budgeting process that will begin in the fall.
New Business?
Discussion: do we want to hear from candidates for 2024 city elections?