This message is to notify you that there will be a funeral service held here on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. which will include military honors. A rifle salute will be included in this service.

Thank you for assisting us in getting this message out to the surrounding neighbors.

Thank you !!

Richmond Police were proud to join Richmond, VA – Mayor’s Office Dwight C. Jones, Councilman Parker Agelasto, Councilman Jon Baliles and several city residents this morning for a bike ride from Monroe Park to City Hall in honor of Bike to Work Day!

Armed Forces Day 5/18/2013 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
On this Armed Forces Day, the Native American community is honored to be a part of a special recognition for America’s best. They will present a veteran’s song and a victory song followed by a meaningful blessing of the Memorial’s hallowed grounds honoring over 11,600 names who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Remarks will be given by Chief Kenneth Adams, USAF (Ret.) of the Upper Mattiponi Tribe and a member of the Board of Directors of the Virginia War Memorial’s Educational Foundation. Also in attendance will be Native American veterans from recognized tribes in the Commonwealth. The Turtle Clan Drum of the Chickahominy Tribe will offer the veteran and victory songs. Most of the drummers are sons of veterans. Free and open to the public.

From the WBCH website:

YARD SALE
Saturday, May 18,
8am – 1pm
Location: William Byrd athletic field behind the gym

Parking on Idlewood Avenue, Linden Street and the grassy area in front of the community garden

Vendors – contact Gladys Lewis, 804/643-2717

(Cash and money orders only – payable to William Byrd Community House. Money non-refundable. All proceeds benefit William Byrd Community House.)

For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Wallace
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 (804) 646-2772 Michael.Wallace at Richmondgov.com

Mayor to Officially Open New 2nd Street Connector Road

WHO: Mayor Dwight C. Jones
Ellen Robertson, Richmond City Council Vice President, District 6
Parker Agelasto, Richmond City Council, District 5
Carter Reid, Vice President – Administrative Services & Corporate Secretary, Dominion
Bruce Hazelgrove, Vice President – Corporate Resources, NewMarket Corporation
Jack Berry, Executive Director, Venture Richmond

WHAT: Official opening of the new 2nd Street Connector road.

WHEN: Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 3 p.m.

WHERE: New 2nd Street Connector Road
Street extends from 2nd Street to Tredegar Street
Richmond, VA

BACKGROUND:

Mayor Jones, members of Richmond City Council, Dominion, New Market Corporation, and Venture Richmond will officially open the new 2nd Street Connector road. Project represents the first completed project of the 2012 Richmond Riverfront Plan.

Free parking is available in the parking lot off of Tredegar Street just west of the American Civil War Museum parking lot.

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May 13, 2013

VIA EMAIL TO: ray.tarasovic at richmondgov.com

Police Chief Ray J. Tarasovic
Police Headquarters
200 West Grace Street
Richmond, VA 23220

Re: Canal Wall Destruction Investigation

Dear Chief Tarasovic,

On April 16 Better Government Richmond sent you a letter regarding criminal and civil investigations of the destruction of the pre-Civil War canal wall on City property that took place in October 2012. We asked if the Richmond Police Department had conducted an investigation of this apparent crime and, if so, the status of the investigation. A copy of the letter was sent to Mr. Gene Lepley, Jr., your Director of Media Relations.

We have not received any response from you. This is disappointing since you describe yourself as a “transparent person” and say you “believe in sunshine.” (Richmond Times-Dispatch, February 20, 2013)

We repeat our request for information. Please send us free copies of the records that indicate the current status of the investigation. Please see §2.2-3704 of the Code of Virginia for your response options.

Sincerely,

Board of Directors
Better Government Richmond

Better Government – US LLC
By: C. Wayne Taylor, Secretary

Copy:
Mr. Gene Lepley, Jr., Director of Media Relations
Mr. Michael Herring, Commonwealth’s Attorney
Honorable Parker C. Agelasto
Press

These are the raw sketches of songs that have become fan favorite sing-alongs, where you can first discern his now signature style. It also includes the live recording of Tim singing with the children of the Munford Elementary School in Richmond Virginia. This includes 2 WOODY GUTHRIE songs and is quite in the style and feel of Guthrie’s recordings for children.

Available on Colored Vinyl w/ Digital Download Card, Digipak CD, and Digital Download.
TRACK LISTING:

01. Idle Idylist
02. Sorrow Floats
03. Gumshoe Andy
04. No News from North
05. Ain’t Right Sure
06. Sagacity Gone
07. Church of Level Track
08. Carolina’s RV
09. Hey Lolly
10. Shoulda Oughta (Munford Style)
11. This Land is Your Land

Vinyl Pressing Info:
1st Pressing
200 – Color-in-Color / Swamp Green in Bone White (Chunksaah Mailorder)
100 – Bone White w/ Swamp Green Splatter (Tour)
200 – Black Vinyl (Retail)

Richmond, VA — Mayor Dwight C. Jones’ Pedestrian, Bicycling, and Trails Commission invites the city of Richmond to participate in Richmond Bike Month during May. The goal of the 2nd Annual Richmond Bicycle Commuter Challenge to show how easy, affordable, and healthy bike commuting can be.

“The Richmond Bicycle Commuter Challenge is a great way for our residents to learn and experience the tremendous health and sustainability benefits of bicycling. It is my hope that local businesses and large employers alike partner with us to promote a healthy Richmond, and be a central resource in increasing the overall health of our city,” commented Mayor Jones. “My Administration has the goal of making Richmond one of the most bicycle and pedestrian-friendly cities in the country.”

Participants are encouraged to ride their bicycle to and from work, and report days commuted at the end of each week for the entire month of May. Riding a bicycle for only part of the commute, such as to join a car pool, ride the bus can still be counted. Participants can register now online and log their weekly commutes at www.riderichmond.net/bike-month-commuter-challenge. All commutes must be reported on the website by Friday, June 7, and the results will be announced by Friday, June 15.

“This is an opportunity to encourage everyone to try bike commuting and possibly make cycling a routine as well as a healthy travel option for commuting or running errands. Richmond Bike Month will also allow Richmond area cyclists to see the City’s infrastructure improvements, including widespread bike parking racks and improved bike routes across the city,” said the City’s Bicycle Coordinator Jakob Helmboldt.

Mayor Jones and the Pedestrian, Bicycling, and Trails Commission will celebrate Richmond Bike Month on Friday, May 17, 2013, at 7 a.m. during the Bike to Work Day rally at Monroe Park, 620 West Main Street. The public is encouraged to attend and participate by bicycling to work that day.

Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians have shared rights and responsibilities when using city streets. Please visit the Richmond Bicycle Commuter Challenge link on www.Richmondgov.com for safety tips and laws.

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In terms of local recycling, two events this Saturday: One is an e-cycling (and tires!) day held by the City on the Boulevard, and the other is the Big Yard Sale at the University of Richmond.

Chickens & YOU Training Returns to WBCH
The ordinance passed, the education commences. Become a certified Master Chicken Farmer(c): May 15 and 16 – www.ChickensAndYOU.com. To register for the course, go to www.ChickensAndYou.Eventbrite.com.

This week at BHM
3:30 Ribbon Cutting! Meet our new Executive Director: Shelia S. Givens
Harry Gore Returns! Singer/songwriter Richmond guitarist
Facepainting and Children’s activities under the mulberry tree
Student Boxes from Agriberry and Epic Gardens and Byrd Farm
Baby Livestock from new vendor Wandering Cow (for children of all ages)
Nonprofits: Virginia League for Planned Parenthood and Virginia Poverty Law Center

Easy Stopping, Easy Shopping
SNAP EBT Welcome!
Massage, Student Boxes! Hot Coffee! Great Foods!
Ready to eat: Cafe 2100, Goatacado, The Grey Hill Cafe
New Feature: Complete Vendor List at byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com
in addition to the market map and product search!!!

Today’s Haiku
Temp’rature dropped. But
plopping no drops, it’s chill what’s
reaped when you’ve sown

Next week’s Market May 21
Wild Heaven, Vegan Awareness
Student Boxes
Massage
Storytelling
and the blush of summer’s bountiful promise
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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

The new CD recently received a rave review in the Richmond Times Dispatch:

“The Central Virginia Jazz Orchestra reminds cultural outliers of what the late poet Philip Larkin called the ‘excitement of jazz’ and the possibilities the genre represents. The ensemble does not need ‘special effects’ to make music … special. It performs in various venues throughout the region. Its members excel as soloists and as participants in a collaborative endeavor. They have embarked on a mission to make music matter — and they succeed.”

The Central Virgina Jazz Orchestra will be performing at the Jazz at Maymont series this August: http://www.jazzatmaymont.com/artistlineup.html

For Immediate Release
May 8, 2013
For more information, contact:
Sharon North – (804) 646-5607

Lane Closure – Laurel Street
WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Lane Closure

WHEN: Monday, May 13 through Friday June 17

WHERE: Laurel Street between Cathedral Place and West Franklin Street

BACKGROUND: The northbound lane of the aforementioned street will be closed to allow for renovations at 801 W. Franklin Street.

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Today marks 3 years since we opened our new restaurant. It has been sooo amazing and look forward to some exciting new things to happen this summer! Thank you richmond, we are glad you took a chance with us

May 12
Hollywood Cemetery Specialty Walking Tour* (2-4pm)
An extension of the daily “Highlights” tour, this version covers in more detail the cemetery’s unique history, landscape design, architecture, symbols and residents. Meet at the cemetery entrance at Cherry and Albemarle streets.

Our community movie nights will begin on Friday, May 10 and then on the second and fourth Friday of each month May – October.

Community Movie Night
Friday, May 10 at Dusk

Pleasants Park
(behind Pine Street Baptist Church)
Refreshments served:
grilled hot dogs, chips, and beverage

The next 5CAT (5th District Community Action Team) meeting is this Friday 5/10/13. We will be meeting at the Randolph Community Center, 1415 Grayland Ave. @7:00 p.m. The agenda will be posted by Thursday. Please be prompt so that we can start on time.
Pass this information along to others who may want to attend.

One Day in RVA is a series on the fabulous folks who enrich our city on the daily. Greta Brinkman is someone I never get to spend time with and whom I admire deeply.

In this fun post, Greta introduces us to her pets, a cornbread recipe, her music collection (or at least her thumb drive), neighborhood record store Vinyl Conflict, and her aband’s trip to Raleigh, among other things.

This message is to notify you that there will be a memorial ceremony for J. E. B. Stuart on Saturday, May 11 at 11:00 a.m.

There will be cannon volleys fired as a part of the memorial service. The
participants have assured me that the minimum amount of powder will be used
in the volleys.

Thank you for assisting us in getting this message out to the surrounding
neighbors.

General Lee once said about J.E.B, ” He never brought me a false report.”

Spring Rains Nourish Soil and Soul!

Umbrellas in hand,
tents overhead,
we look forward to seeing
you at the spread.
It’s Opening Day!

Easy Stopping, Easy Shopping
SNAP EBT Welcome!
Massage, Student Boxes!
VCU Wellness Department
Hot coffee! Alchemy Coffee
Great Lunches ready to eat: Cafe 2100, Goatacado, The Grey Hill Cafe

Details and directions at byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com

Next week’s Market May 14
Children’s activities!
Meet our new Executive Director: Shelia S. Givens
Harry Gore Returns! Singer/songwriter Richmond guitarist
Student Boxes
Lambs (for children of all ages)
add to Massage and your stress is less
Chickens & YOU Training Returns to WBCH
The ordinance passed, the education commences. Become a certified Master Chicken Farmer(c): May 15 and 16 – www.ChickensAndYOU.com. To register for the course, go to www.ChickensAndYou.Eventbrite.com.
_____________________

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

Richmond police broke up a graduation party of over 150 people Saturday night, after neighbors say the party was getting out of control.
No one was arrested and no damage was reported, but as graduation week approaches for several local colleges and universities, some police departments are focused on keeping parties orderly.
VCU Police Chief John Venuti told CBS 6 his force increases the number of officers on-duty at certain points in the year, including the weeks close to graduation.
“I think if you’re throwing a party, it’s got to be your responsibility to keep people in check,” said Isaiah, who lives in Oregon Hill where the graduation party was held. “That’s just the way it is and sometimes people lose sight of that.”