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Recycling Beyond Curbside – Saturday June 20th 10AM-2PM

WHAT: Document Shredding & Electronics Recycling

WHEN: Saturday, June 20th  10AM – 2PM

WHERE: Chimborazo Park in Church Hill, 3351 E. Broad Street, VA 23223

The Richmond Clean City Commission and the Department of Public Works (DPW) offer residents green options for:

1. Shredding up to five (5) boxes of outdated documents. Remove binders & large binder clips.

2. Drop off unwanted electronics including:

  • Computer systems (hard drive, CPU, monitor)
  • Computer accessories (cables, wires, keyboards, speakers, etc.)
  • Printers, scanners & copiers
  • Fax machines
  • VCRs & camcorders
  • Stereos
  • Telephones

***Please note: There is a $10 fee to recycle old TVs.

If you have any questions please email Darlene.Mallory@Richmondgov.com or phone 804-646-8325.

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Randolph’s July 5th Clean Up

Randolph July 5th Clean Up

Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonica) planted in Petronius S. Jones

Check out this Japanese Snowbell (styrax japonica) that the RVA Tree Stewards planted at Petronious S. Jones Park by the playground at that corner of S. Allen & Idlewood. Thanks to Lisa Ferrel for selecting this charming non-native and  locating it where kids can enjoy it!

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Updated Idlewood Roundabout construction schedule

Mike Sawyer, the new Transportation Engineer for the City of Richmond, and 5th District Councilman, Parker Agelasto, provided the following construction schedule update for the Idlewood Roundabout to the RNA (Randolph Neighborhood Association) on May 1, 2015:

Right of Way Completion, June 2015
Plan Completion, July 2015
Bid Advertisement, August 2015
Award Contract, October 2015
Start Construction, November 2015
Complete Construction, March 2016

Michael B. Sawyer, PE
City Transportation Engineer
w. 646.3435

American Red Cross to host a blood drive at Clark Springs on 5/1

arc2009_logo_offOn Friday, May 1st, the American Red Cross will host their first blood drive with Elkhardt Middle School at Clark Springs from 12:00 to 6:00 pm.
The American Red Cross is the sole supplier of Richmond’s Healthcare Systems (HCA, Bon Secours, and VCU) providing over 97% of the blood products in RVA.
The Blood Drive Link can be found here.
If you need any assistance, please contact Carter Childress at (804) 774-9739 or carter.childress@redcross.org.

Byrd House Market starts up again this Tuesday, May 5!

. . . . a little birdie told us that they have some great activities planned for kids! Can’t wait!

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1st Saturday of the Month Clean Up

Hello Neighbors! The Randolph Neighborhood Association (RNA) and RVA Clean Sweep will be hosting a trash clean up and stormdrain marking event this coming Saturday, May 2, 2015 from 9am to 10:30am.

The first ten (10) volunteers can score a FREE Richmond Kickers ticket for Saturday night’s game. First Come, First Serve. One ticket per volunteer. The tickets were donated by the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA) and Parker Agelasto. CVWMA is celebrating their 25th anniversary!

Volunteers will meet on the corner of Claiborne & Harrison at 9am. All supplies will be provided. Please wear closed toed shoes, dress comfortably, and bring your own water bottle.

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Stormdrain marking efforts on Saturday will focus on Harrison & Claiborne. The markers are provided by the City of Richmond’s Department of Public Utilities (DPU). If you would like more information about the marker program contact Gay Stokes at gay.stokes@richmondgov.com or call 804-646-0177.

More information about RVA Clean Sweep, please visit their Facebook, Twitter, or Meetup pages.

Herbs Galore and More at Maymont on Saturday!

Saturday, April 25, 2015, 8am-4pm
Carriage House Lawn
$5 for Marketplace / free for Maymont members and children 16 & under

https://maymont.org/herbsgalore

Herbs Galor and More hosts a marketplace (with herbs, plants, second-hand gardening tools), food court, several great workshops:

YOUR BODY, YOUR TOOLS

10:30-11:15am
Presented by Green Heron Tools

A healthy body helps you live the life that you want, and garden as long as you like. This interactive program will focus on choosing and using tools – and your own body – in ways that minimize injuries and pain and make the most of your time in the garden.

HOMEBREWING 101

11:30am-12:15pm
Presented by Phil Walling
If you can cook a burger, then you can make great homebrew! This introduction will cover homebrewing an extract and will provide a grain beer recipe. Ingredients, equipment, procedures, safety, and tips for better homebrewing will also be covered.

DON’T PLANT THIS SHRUB, DRINK IT!

12:30 -1:15pm
Presented by Karen Solana
The original soft drink, shrubs are vinegar-based drinks with an ancient past that are popular again today. With healthful benefits, shrubs make sweet and savory cocktails as well as refreshing sodas. Learn about this fascinating drink and how to make your own shrubs. It’s easy and addictive with countless variations.

HERB OF THE YEAR: SAVORY

1:30-2:15pm
Presented by Cindy Nivala
Learn about the 2015 Herb of the Year, Winter and Summer Savory, the differences and similarities of their culture in the garden, their many uses and rich history, and how you can use Savories at home.

Maymont files applications for two new buildings, a welcome plaza, and various site improvements

The attached letters (see below) were sent to the Randolph Neighborhood Association by Councilman Agelasto and Mr. Jeff Eastman (Senior Planner, Planning and Preservation Division).

These items are scheduled to be considered by the Urban Design Committee at their meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 10:00am in the 5th floor conference room of City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street. The UDC recommendation will be forwarded to the City Planning Commission for inclusion on the agenda of their May 18, 2015 meeting.

See Style Weekly’s overview of the plans here: http://www.styleweekly.com/richmond/polishing-maymont-new-improvements-on-the-way/Content?oid=2182575

Files:

UDC #15-12 public notice

UDC #15-13 public notice

Ms. Bessie Jones

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Sadly, an esteemed member of our community, Ms. Bessie Jones passed away on April 10, 2015.

Ms. Bessie Jones was a tireless advocate for the Randolph community who worked on countless community initiatives. In recent years, Ms. Jones worked with Mr. Todd McFarlane and Rev. Don Coleman on various programs at the Boys and Girls club, served on the VCU Community Advisory Board, and furthered the work of the Randolph Community Group (now known as the Randolph Neighborhood Association).

Her full obituary can be found here on the Jenkins Funeral Home website.