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Books on Wheels @ William Byrd today

john_m — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:55:24 +0000

Books on Wheels will be at the St. Andrew’s Church Harvest on the Hill Community Fair today from 12-3PM, behind the William Byrd Community House. Bring your bike out and get that broken whatever attended to and pick up a free book or 3!

Harvest on the Hill: The St. Andrew’s Community Fair

Getlein — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:23:40 +0000

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church hosts Harvest on the Hill, the annual Community Fair on Oregon Hill; Sunday, September 27, 2009; Noon-3 p.m.: live music, food, kids games, plus “Green” booths and a one-man show of original watercolors by Anthony Creech celebrating Oregon Hill. More info at 804-648-7980, or www.standrewsec.org.

Border Crossing Puppet Show

Scott — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:49:07 +0000

June 17 @ 7 p.m.
William Byrd Community House
224 South Cherry St.
Richmond, VA 23220

In April, two Virginia activists walked three days south crossing the Arizona desert into Mexico. They walked in solidarity with the countless number of people who traverse the dangerous terrain in search of better lives in the U.S., to protest unjust anti-immigrant policies in Virginia and the millions of dollars annually spent on border militarization.

Jeff Winder and Sue Frankel-Streit of The People United! will report back on their experience with a puppet show. They will also promote the Fifth Annual Gathering of The People United \”Taking Root: Building Community, Sustaining Resistance\” to be held the weekend of June 27 in the mountains of central VA. All are welcome to come. This is a kid-friendly event.

Bolling Interview

Scott — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:58:51 +0000

Richmond.com has an interview with the William Byrd Community House’s new Executive Director, Robert Bolling.

Bolling is Named New Director at WBCH

Scott — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:16:24 +0000

Excerpt from Times Dispatch article by Will Jones:

L. Robert Bolling has been named executive director of the William Byrd Community House in Richmond.

The nonprofit agency, based at 224 S. Cherry St. in Oregon Hill, helps youths and adults become self-sufficient by offering a range of programs and services, including early childhood education, a library, a teen center, emergency housing and other assistance.

Bolling, who grew up in Church Hill, worked most recently as director of finance and business development for Boaz and Ruth, a community-revitalization nonprofit agency in Highland Park that trains ex-offenders.

Bolling was one of 35 applicants and four finalists to succeed Reginald E. Gordon at the William Byrd Community House. Gordon was named chief executive officer of the Greater Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross in May.”

find out about Peace Corps

Scott — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:43:32 +0000

Are you retiring? Graduating? Ready for a change? Peace Corps values your experience and welcomes volunteers of all ages. Come to one of the meetings this Sunday or Monday and find out if this opportunity is right for you.

Learn all about Peace Corps and what it means in the world. Returned Peace Corps Volunteers will share their stories and answer your questions.

William Byrd Community House – Grace Arents Library
224 South Cherry Street
Sunday, February 24, 2008 (2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

American Red Cross
420 East Cary Street
Monday, February 25, 2008 (5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)