Monthly Archives: July 2012

A group ride to benefit the family of Lanie Kruszewski

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From the Facebook event page:

Lanie was the unfortunate victim of a hit-and-run Sunday night on River Road. We would like to do a ride in her honor and raise some money for her family and partner and ease some of their burdens in their time of need.
The ride will begin at 9-9:30 pm next Sunday at the Oregon Hill lookout. Riders are asked to bring lights (the more the better) and we would prefer everyone wear helmets. The ride’s pace will not be fast, and all riders of all experience levels are encouraged to come. At our destination we would like to leave a ghost bike as well as flowers or anything anyone would like to add. I apologize for the event’s short notice. We are recommending a donation of 5 dollars or more, and of course all of the proceeds will be going to Lanie’s family and partner.

Kanawha Canal

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Looking west near entrance of North Bank Trail (notice flowing water):

Looking west from new pedestrian canal bridge:

You may have heard of greenways, the Kanawha Canal is one of Richmond’s original ‘blueways’.

From a current Canal Walk display:

Washington’s vision was to connect the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River with navigable rivers, canals, and a land portage through what is now West Virginia. After the Revolution, the James River Company was created, primarily as a result of his sponsorship and lobbying efforts. Before Washington’s death in 1799, a large portion of his dream had been realized.
Two canals bypassed the falls of the James River at Richmond, and 220 miles of river improvements extended westward. In the early 19th century, other farsighted Virginians took over Washington’s leadership role. The final elements of his plan were completed in the 1820s, when the Kanawha Turnpike joined the headwaters of the James River to the Kanawha River. In 1835, the James River and Kanawha Company was formed, and within 15 years a canal system stretched to Buchanan, Virginia, a distance of 197 miles.

5th Tuesday Market Today

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From email announcement:

5th Tuesday this month…
that’s enough, don’t you think? If you type “summer smoothies” into a search engine and get “Hellman’s” you know your day is off to a weird start. So, let’s pretend that didn’t happen and concentrate on what’s really good: 3 vendors have tomatilloes, 4 vendors have raspberries, 5 have tomatoes,

Gotta be there! byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com – Market Map and Product Search under “For Market Goers” tab…

Sierra Club
This week, actually: Encouraging energy alternatives that will help us preserve what mother earth is made of, representatives of the Sierra Club will be at the market this week. www.sierraclub.org

Raffles
A $1 raffle ticket gets you a shot at $33.83 in Byrd Farm goodies and supports Byrd House Market! Every week all season long! We have had a happy winner every week – it’s a great deal and your pantry will love you for it.

Visit the Farmlet
Peppers abound, cucumbers cavorting, bees may beard this week, herbs bloomin, greenhouse growin. Visit the food “we feed our community”. Special thanks to Victory Farm for providing weekly gleanings from their gorgeous harvest.

Make BHM @ WBCH Americas Favorite Market!

National Farmers Market Week, August 5 – 12, 2012
Announced by Governor Bob McDonnell
Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!

This Week and Every Week ! with You !
Facepainting by Nadine and Jodie, Storytelling by Beth from Richmond Public Library,
Great Food (by everyone!), Great Shade by the Mulberry, Great Nutrition (all over the place),
Great People (start blushing)!
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Ana Edwards, Manager
Byrd House Market & Library Programs
Grace Arents Library & Education Center
William Byrd Community House
www.wbch.org / 804.643.2717 ext.306

Pine Street Moving Sale Saturday

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Posted by request:

Moving sale this saturday at 424 1/2 S Pine ST (catty-corner to Mama Zu)! Furniture (bookshelves, kitchen cabinet, night stand, and more), antiques, tons of movies, CD’s, books, clothes, video camera, camera lenses, bike, carnival glass, kitchen items, linens, tools, miscellaneous. Kindergarten teacher moving out of state. Everything must go!

Girls Rock! RVA for a Rock’n’Roll Dance Party and Benefit at Balliceaux Tonight

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There is a benefit tonight for Girls Rock! RVA at the Fan hotspot Balliceaux.

As reported previously, this year’s camp will be taking place August 6-10, and will again be hosted by St. Andrew’s School in Oregon Hill.

From the FaceBook event page:

DJ Mike Albrecht (of Beard)
&
Hot Dolphin!!!

Join Girls Rock! RVA for a Rock’n’Roll Dance Party and Benefit at Balliceaux on Wednesday, July 25th in support of our free, volunteer-run summer music camp for girls.

While this event is free we will gladly be accepting donations so we can get all the things we need for camp this year! Guitar Picks! Drum Sticks! Food! Supplies! We need your help!

We will have:
*GR! Merch available
*Raffle with great prizes
*Photobooth

Free Entry 21+

Craigslist Missed Connection

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I don’t usually draw attention to these, but this one was too tempting…

From Craigslist ad:

I saw you riding your bike up Cherry Street. You were quite musty, with your long brown mane. I’m not sure if you showered this month, but no worries I shower plenty for both us. All your tattoos looked like you are very dedicated to biking, which is my favorite thing to do. You looked great in your leather vest, even though it was hot out, my temperature rose seeing you ride by. I hope you respond so we can venture to 821 together. Please Email if this fits your description.

Style Article On “Battling Hollywood Cemeteries”

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Style magazine has a article this week that explains how a settlement was reached between Hollywood Cemetery and a relatively new clothing company. Click here for link.

Excerpt:

So Hollywood Cemetery, the clothier, responded to Hollywood Cemetery, the cemetery, that it would change its name provided it was compensated for the expenses it had put into incorporation, printing and marketing. A settlement was reached.

Stephen Demm, an attorney representing Hollywood Cemetery Co., a nonprofit, says the issue was resolved, and the organization wishes Sebastian the “best of luck.”

“Given the long history and value of its name, Hollywood Cemetery was concerned when it learned that another organization in Richmond was using the same name,” Demm says. “Fortunately, we were able to reach an amicable resolution with that organization.”

Trash/Recycling Pickup Tomorrow

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This Wednesday is a red Wednesday, which means trash and recycling pickup. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night. They do not belong on the sidewalk after tomorrow night.

In recycling news, as London prepares for the Olympics, it is also working to boost plastic bottle recycling. From RecyclingToday.com:

The campaign is being supported by London Mayor Boris Johnson, who says that around 1.4 million metric tons of post-consumer plastic in the United Kingdom is currently available for recycling.

Closed Loop says around 1.8 million metric tons of post consumer plastics are generated each year in the U.K, 580,000 metric tons of which consists of plastic bottles. Of that amount, around 300,000 metric tons of plastic bottles are land-filled each year, according to Closed Loop.

“Taking time to chuck your unwanted plastic bottles into the recycling bin, rather than your rubbish bin, is not only good for the environment, but great for our wallets too,” states Johnson in a news release.