From FaceBook event page:
Booklovers, stock up on a great selection of military and history books from the Memorial’s USS Birmingham Library on sale at bargain prices. All proceeds benefit the Virginia War Memorial Foundation which funds our educational programs, exhibits and events.
Saturday at 9 AM – 4 PM
Virginia War Memorial
621 S Belvidere St, Richmond, Virginia 23220
This Saturday is Shiver In The River, a benefit riverfront event for the Keep Virginia Beautiful organization. There is a clean up, a 5K, and yes, a ‘polar bear plunge’ in the James River.
Also, the Richmond Democrats are holding a strategy meeting to discuss how they will organize neighborhoods for the upcoming 2017 elections. They are asking everyone to invite neighbors.
Saturday at 10 AM – 11:30 AM at Tower of Deliverance Church (118 Cowardin Ave, Richmond, Virginia 23224)
(Editor’s note: I am happy to post meeting notices from other political groups as well)
From email announcement:
Hello all,
OHNA is meeting tomorrow, January 24th, at 7 pm at St. Andrew’s.
We will be in either the Parish House or the Little Chapel.
Hope to see everyone there,
Jennifer
This Thursday, starting at 8 pm, is New Belgium Tap Takeover at Mojo’s (corner of S. Laurel and W. Cary).
From the FaceBook event page:
It’s finally Tap Takeover time again at Mojo’s! This month we have New Belgium taking over our taps Thursday January 26th starting at 8pm after Happy Hour. Come through. Free New Belgium pint glass while supplies last.
Beer selection includes:
1554 black lager 5.6%
Tartastic lemon ginger sour 4.5%
Voo Doo Ranger IPA 7%
Lips of Faith Clutch colab. 9.5%
Dayblazer blonde ale 4.8%
From the “Your 10 — Life in 10 Minutes” blog:
“Oregon Hill 1993” by Tim McCready
Pretty girls
Big ideas
High hopes
Weird clothes
Strong opinions
Shitty cars
Southern gothic
Summer dresses
Pretty girls
A concert by the members of the Richmond Music Teachers Association will be held today in the Gellman Room of the Main branch of the Richmond Public Library at 2 pm.
This is also a good excuse to check out the art exhibited at the Main branch:
GELLMAN ROOM: “Bringing the AT to RVA” – photographs by CHERYL HADRYCH
DOOLEY FOYER: “A Glimpse of Happiness” – new works by TITUS MARQUES
DOOLEY HALL: “From This Earth” – black and white gelatin silver prints by REBECCA TAYLOR
2ND FLOOR GALLERY: “Paintings of Trains and Nature” by CHRISTOPHER C. ALEXANDER, IV
From CommunityCrimeMap.com:
BURGLARY/B and E/RESIDENTIAL
7XX HOLLY ST
Jan 17, 2017 at 5:00 am
Data provided by Richmond Police Department
The planners working on the Richmond Transit Network Plan have released their Draft Recommended Network. This is your first look at what the future of Richmond’s public transportation system will look like.
Public meetings will be held throughout the second half of January. Each meeting will begin with a presentation followed by a question answer period and open house.
January 18th, 12:00–2:00 PM, Main Public Library (101 E. Franklin Street)
January 18th, 6:00–8:00 PM, DMV Central Office (2300 W. Broad Street)
Click here for planner’s website: http://www.richmondtransitnetwork.com
After studying the proposals, you can provide feedback and comments on the Recommended Network by taking their survey.
There’s also a quick review on the RVA Rapid Transit group’s website:
https://www.rvarapidtransit.org/blog/first-look-the-richmond-transit-network-plan
Event is at 6 pm at the Main Library, Oregon Hill’s public library.
From announcement:
Join long-time meditator Gerry Gorman tonight, for an engaging workshop teaching you practical strategies to reduce stress and crete a more healthy and positive lifestyle. For more details call: 804-646-7223.
