This photo, taken after the last snow, shows the threatened section of the James River and Kanawha Canal where Venture Richmond is proposing to slice the south bank of the canal and back-fill the canal for an amphitheater. Ironically this location is adjacent to where the city just spent $285,000 to build a bridge over the canal.
This was from 100 block of S. Laurel Street this morning-
From email announcement:
CHECK IT OUT!
Great prices on knitting books, knitting patterns, knitting magazines and MORE!
The Friends of the Richmond Public Library have received a generous donation of knitting books and patterns from THE KNITTING BASKET (Thanks, Ute!!).
In conjunction with the Library’s Learn to Knit class for young people next Saturday, the Friends are hosting a special Knitting-Themed Book Sale featuring merchandise from The Knitting Basket, as well as a selection of ‘fiber arts’ books (needlework, sewing, embroidery, etc.) culled from the Friends’ Book Sale collection.
KNITTING SALE EXTRAVAGANZA DETAILS:
Who: Open to all!
When: Saturday, February 23, 2013, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond Public Library Main Branch, 101 E. Franklin Street.
Prices: Hardbacks are $2. Paperbacks and patterns are 50 cents.
Payment options: Cash or check.If you have any questions, let us know!
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Friends of the Richmond Public Library
101 East Franklin Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
FriendsOfTheRPL at gmail.com
And here’s the info for the teen knitting club meeting that’s mentioned:
Knitting Club @ Main
1:00-3:00 pm
Taught by a teen and his name is Virshon Carrington. Join us as we share the joy of knitting. Supplies will be provided, but you can bring your own and maybe extra to share! Call 646-7223 to register. For teens and adults. Children’s Activity Room