Daily Archives: May 20, 2013

This week at Byrd House Market

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From email announcement:

A Fine Day at the Market
Looking forward to a beautiful warm and breezy day, a little overcast with the normal threat of scattered thunderstorms but only a 20% chance of precipitation which usually means nothing to write home about! Come hungry and read to get good food into your fridge and cupboards, into a pot or oven onto a grill even! Need a nosh? Byrd House Market. Need plants? BHM. Got SNAP? Come to the Info Tent!

Who’s Got What at BHM?
Welllll…WE’ve got a Map! Ever checked it out? Here’s the link: http://maps.managemymarket.com/906
Search by product: http://managemymarket.com/api/productsearch.aspx?orgid=329
Who’s organic? Byrd Farm and Amy’s Garden.
Who’s certified naturally grown? Origin Farms
Who uses organic and sustainable practices? Bill’s Produce, Deer Run Farm, Epic Gardens, Red Gate Farm, Tomten Farm
Who’s got CSAs? All of the above!

Facepainting! Armpainting! Calfpainting!
by Ana, mostly

Do you sell things in Virginia? You need to know this:
Free VA Sales Tax Webinar
Get Ready for the Virginia Sales and Use Tax Changes!
Space is limited – sign up today!
Host: Virginia Department of Taxation
Date: Friday, June 7, 2013
Time: 1:00pm Eastern; 10:00am Pacific (60 minute session)
Register now: Sales tax rates will change on July 1, 2013 – are you ready? Join us for a free, one-hour webinar to explore the sales and use tax rate changes that take effect on July 1, 2013. During this interactive session, Virginia Department of Taxation staff members will guide you through the provisions of House Bill 2313, including: Statewide and regional rate increases; Complete overview of associated changes to returns and schedules (Forms ST-9 and ST-8, available now); Sourcing rules for intrastate and interstate transactions; Transitional provisions. Participants will be able to submit questions for discussion throughout the broadcast.

Visit www.WBCH.org to see
what’s happening in the House!
Volunteer opportunities!

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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

Mailbox Improvement Week Arrives in Time for Spring Cleaning

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From Postal Service press release:

The U.S. Postal Service is asking all homeowners to inspect and repair their mailboxes during Mailbox Improvement Week, May 19- 25.

Each year, the Postal Service encourages customers to examine and, where necessary, improve the appearance and function of their mailboxes. Repairing suburban and rural mailboxes improves the appearance of the community and makes delivering and receiving mail safer for carriers and customers.

The Postal Service makes this annual request because of the wear and tear that can occur to mailboxes through normal use every year.

Some of the typical activities that may need to be done include:

· Replacing loose hinges on a mailbox door.

· Repainting a mailbox that may have rusted or started peeling.

· Remounting a mailbox post if loosened.

· Replacing or adding house numbers.

If a homeowner plans to install a new mailbox or replace a worn one, he or she must use only Postal Service-approved traditional, contemporary or locking full/limited service curbside mailboxes. Customers should be careful when purchasing curbside mail receptacles because the use of the unapproved boxes is prohibited. Customers may use a custom-built mailbox, but they must consult with their local Post Office to ensure it conforms to guidelines applying to flag, size, strength, and quality of construction.

For more information on the use of names or numbers on mailboxes, or answers to any other questions, contact your local Postmaster.
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