The Oregon Hill Home Improvement Council will be holding its monthly board meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, December 1st, at the Jacob House at 619 W. Cary St. at 7 PM. All are welcome.
This is a great time to remind that OHHIC has affordable houses for sale in Oregon Hill.
[...]From RichmondBizSense.com:
Gammino practiced law for more than a decade but left the legal profession to start his contracting business, which he grew a knack for after buying and fixing up homes in Oregon Hill. A native of Providence, R.I., Gammino has lived here since 1989, when he moved here [...]
Bryan Green, a Pine Street resident, wrote an editorial that recently appeared in the Times Dispatch newspaper:
One thing advocates of “smart growth” and supporters of historic preservation agree on is the importance of concentrating development where existing infrastructure is already dense — and where houses, businesses, schools, hospitals, and [...]
I have not had time to plug it or refine it as much as I would like, but there is an ‘online store’ at Zazzle.com for buying Oregon Hill-branded clothing and items. Proceeds go to the Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association.
You can get some great deals from the [...]
From The Times, November 25, 1900,
(The article is entitled, “Pushing Work On Hollywood Line”).
It is claimed by friends of the Passenger and Power Company that the placing of this additional line from Hollywood and Oregon Hill down Main Street all the way to Fulton will give [...]
As one of Richmond’s natural high points and one of Richmond’s urban, riverfront neighborhoods, we have a special responsibility to curtail stormwater runoff.
[...]This column appeared in The Times Dispatch, on November 23, 1904:
Editor of The Times-Dispatch:
Sir, -Please answer in your query column what per cent. of grade are the hills in and about Richmond, and oblige,
B.W.
….
Oregon Hill – Albemarle and Pine Streets, elevation 170.6.
…
These elevations are [...]
The next Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association (OHNA) meeting is
scheduled for Tuesday, November 24, at 7 pm. Because some of the
William Byrd Community House staff are on vacation then, I am moving
the location of the meeting to the Jacob House, at the corner of S.
Pine and W. [...]
From announcement:
It’s that week when we feast til we burst! OK, almost burst. As we prepare to grace family and friends by sharing great food and warm company, remember the RENEGADE Market is open this week –Tuesday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm– to make available the freshest produce, meats [...]
I don’t think this has anything to do with this morning’s Dirt Woman sightings on Grace Street, but I did come upon this spectacle on 100 block of S. Pine:
[...]From the Times-Dispatch edition of November 21, 1903:
Rock Battle Was In Police Court
Alfred King’s Case Continued.
Pat Griffin’s Hearing Goes Over.
Justice John had a big bunch of young Americans before him yesterday morning. The youngsters were up for engaging in a rock battle on Gamble’s Hill against [...]
From announcement :
Hey Oregon Hill! You know the Halloween Parade put on each year by All The Saints Theater Company? Well we’re starting to organize for the May Day Parade and we’re looking for folks who would like help us with that. If you’re interested check out the info below. [...]
According to the blog, Project 4063, which is a VCU Mass Communications class and professor, is hosting a ‘benefit mixer’ at Blackfinn restaurant on the Canal Walk this coming Wednesday. Like a lot of Project 4063’s activities, it will benefit the William Byrd Community House.
Do you [...]
Help commemorate the centennial anniversary of the founding of the Equal Suffrage League of Va, Nov.16-20th, 2009
Click here for more info on this event.
[...]
SynerGeo headquarters, at the corner of Laurel and Albemarle, was recently painted. Click here to see more of Tess’ SynerGeo pictures…
[...]Late notice I know, but here is part of the announcement:
Shop at the Byrd House Market’s Renegade Market, every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. Corner of S. Linden St. and Idlewood Ave (same as BHM) where vendors sell autumn and winter vegetables, meat, chicken, pork, eggs, preserves, baked goods, [...]
Residents need to be aware that the date of the Richmond Marathon approaches, and with it comes street closings.
Here is some other spectator info. I would also be interested in knowing about Oregon Hill residents who are participating as runners.
[...]The John Marshall Memorial Association will hold a ceremony at Hollywood Cemetery on Veteran’s Day, November 11th at 12:00 noon. The ceremony will include artillery fire.
[...]I am a little late getting this posted, and for that I apologize. Personally, I am very excited and thankful for this successful action by Richmond’s finest. Oh behalf of the neighborhood, thanks to the Richmond Police Department!
From the press release:
Trio Charged With Fan/Carver Neighborhood Robberies
Nov. 5, 2009
Thanks to [...]
From Lt. Baltz:
Hello. I hope everyone had a nice October and a quiet Halloween. I know there were a lot of activities taking place over the weekend. First Fridays will be this Friday night, plan to come out and support the businesses that participate in this.
It is unfortunate but [...]
From The Times, November 4, 1900,
The Republicans will hold their final meeting in this city on Oregon Hill tomorrow night. General Edgar Allen and Mr. Hugh Gordon Miller will be the speakers.
Hey, Charles, could this meeting have been at the City Auditorium?
[...]From press release:
TheCollegePlace-Richmond Upcoming Workshop:
Understanding and Applying for Financial Aid: Figuring out how to search for
financial assistance for college can be a complicated and stressful process.
This workshop will help students and parents navigate the world of financial
aid. This topic will cover areas such as understanding financial aid [...]
From announcement:
Last Chance this year for dinner and a documentary night!
Veggie Dinner and a documentary will start again in late winter, early spring of 2010.
Bring your veggies to share (6pm) and come see short segments of Ken Burns “The National Parks” (7pm) Thurs. Nov 5, 2009.
Bring photos [...]
