A group ride to benefit the family of Lanie Kruszewski

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

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

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