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On February 1st – 7th, 2016, several local organizations will partner to present the Sixth Annual RVA Environmental Film Festival at several local venues. The festival will showcase local and national films selected to raise awareness of environmental issues relevant to the Richmond region, our nation, and our planet. This event is free and open to the public.
For more info email:rvaenvfilmfest@gmail.com.

A COMMUNITY FORUM ON HOMELESSNESS
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 10, 2016
5:30-7:30
Altria Theatre
6 N Laurel St
Richmond Va 23220
A Discussion of Homelessness in our Community and Solutions We Can Work Toward Together

Hear the results of survey recently conducted in Monroe Park.
See how service providers and non-profit organizations provide practical solutions to serving the homeless despite limited funding.
Learn how congregations, organizations and individuals can help homeless people through direct service and connectivity to service providers and non-profit organizations.

The RVA Environmental Film Festival will be held fromFebruary 1st through 7th at various venues throughout Richmond. On Thursday and Friday it will be at VCU and the Visual Arts and on Saturday and Sunday it will be at the at the Byrd Theater. All events will be free to the public!

More Information about the event and specific film schedules  can be found here.
eneral Assembly is considering expanding a law allowing Virginians to bring wine into a restaurant to allow the beer and cider corkage. More info at RVA Magazine.

Dear Neighbors,

We hope everyone is safe and staying warm. Tomorrow night’s meeting is canceled due to the weather. We will meet again on the 3rd Monday in March. If you have any topics you would like added to the agenda, please email randolphrva@gmail.com

Thank you,
~Randolph Neighborhood Association

Keep Virginia Beautiful (KVB) will host a great event onJanuary 30th! The 2nd annual Shiver in the River will challenge fun-loving Richmonders to participate in the Community Cleanup, the new 5K Run/Walk, the James River Jump…or all 3. Go to their website here for more information or to sign up a team. Shiver in the River is a great way to start the year!

RVA Clean Sweep is helping run all of the community cleanup sites. Randolph & Oregon Hill neighbors will be meeting on Harrison between Grayland & Idlewood (near the bus stop) at 9:45am. All supplies will be provided. After the cleanup we encourage you to head down to Tredegar for the rest of the fun!

#pickuplitterRVA

Richmond, VA – The current weather forecast indicates that the city will be impacted by winter weather beginning this Friday. Mayor Dwight Jones and the City’s Chief Administrative Officer Selena Cuffee-Glenn have held and will continue to hold meetings with City staff to ensure all available resources are ready for winter precipitation. A full detail of the city’s preparations is forthcoming. The City encourages residents to take precautions now in preparation for any winter precipitation.

Residents are encouraged to make an emergency supply kit to include essential supplies that will last at least three days. Supply kits should include a hand-cranked or battery-powered radio and extra batteries, non-perishable food and water, toiletries, flashlights, a first aid kit and medications. Also, include items needed for infants, seniors, and pets. You may want to keep a second kit in your car in the event you must travel during inclement weather.

The City asks that residents remain home during this weather event and offers the following safety recommendations:

• Have a fully charged cell phone with you;
• If you must drive, drive cautiously and decrease speed;
• Have a full tank of gas;
• Stay inside if possible. If you need to go out, dress in several layers of lightweight clothing. Wear mittens or gloves and a hat, preferably one that covers your ears;
• Seek medical attention immediately if you have symptoms of hypothermia or frostbite;
• Avoid overloading electrical outlets;
• Do not connect your generator directly to your home’s wiring or house your generator inside your home.Connecting a portable electric generator directly to your household wiring can be deadly to you and others. A generator that is directly connected to your home’s wiring may ‘back feed’ onto the power lines connected to your home;
• If space heaters are being used, follow the manufacturer’s instructions on how to safely use the heater. Make sure your space heater is three feet from any flammable material. Turn the space heater off when you leave the room or go to sleep. Keep children and pets away from your space heater;
• Stoves or ovens should not be used as an alternate source to heat your home;
• Bring your pets indoors. If you are unable to bring them inside, provide adequate shelter to keep them warm and make sure they can get to unfrozen water.
• If you own property bordering a public sidewalk, it is your responsibility to remove snow after the snowfall ends (Richmond Code §24-34).

Although mass evacuations do not appear to be necessary with this weather event, City officials may decide some area evacuations are necessary. Residents should prepare to be self sustaining by having food that doesn’t need refrigeration and one gallon of water per person per day.

The City’s Cold Weather Overflow Shelter will open tonight through Jan. 25 as overnight temperatures are forecast to remain at or below 40 degrees during this time period. The overflow shelter is located in the City’s Public Safety Building at 505 North 9^th Street. The shelter opens each day at 7 p.m. and closes the following morning at 6 a.m. Shelter registration is from 7 to 9 p.m. Food will not be provided and pets are not allowed.

The City’s Cold Weather Day Warming site is open today through Jan. 26 from 6:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. The site is located in the City’s Public Safety Building at 505 North 9^th Street.

Residents in need of overnight shelter are asked to report to Commonwealth Catholic Charities Homeless Point of Entry during operational hours for a comprehensive intake and referral to the appropriate shelter. Commonwealth Catholic Charities Homeless Point of Entry is located at 511 West Grace Street. A referral to the Cold Weather Overflow Shelter will be provided to individuals who are not eligible for an existing shelter or if all available beds have been filled. Individuals seeking access to the Overflow Shelter must have a referral.

The City’s Department of Social Services provides emergency assistance with gas and electric disconnection notices for residents who qualify. Residents may also call the Fuel Line at (804) 646-7046.

The elderly or residents with disabilities should contact Senior Connections for assistance at (804) 343-3000, Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Businesses have a critical role in emergency preparedness. Putting a disaster plan in motion now will improve the likelihood that your business or company will survive and recover. Visit www.ready.gov/business for more information.

For up-to-date information and additional instructions from the City of Richmond during this weather event, please visit www.Richmondgov.com, follow the City on Twitter @CityRichmondVA, and stay tuned to local radio and television stations.

The current agenda for January’s Randolph Neighborhood Association (RNA) is as follows:

• RRHA Houses Update (invited)
• VCU Police Updates (invited)
• Richmond Police Updates (invited)
• 5th District Updates (invited)
• Business Meeting
  • Exciting news about a possible Farmer’s Market
  • Formation of a Membership Subcommittee – Volunteers Needed
  • 2016 Calendar – Monthly cleanups, April’s Randolph Day of Service, August’s National Night Out, September’s Town Hall Meeting

If you are interested in presenting a certain topic or hearing about a topic not covered, please email us at randolphrva@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing at the meeting!

The City of Richmond’s Department of Planning and Development Review (PDR) is working with the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission on a long-range plan for the Broad & E Main St corridor along the future route of the Pulse Rapid Transit (BRT) system. The plan will focus on future development along the corridor and seek to answer questions like:

If you were unable to attend the kickoff meeting on November 19, 2015 please fill out this survey about your vision for the corridor and development in the future so the planning group can make sure they have your input!