This is a photo from this morning of Open High Principle Peter Glessman welcoming guests to a ‘Friends of Open High School Breakfast’.
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Tree Stewards!
From email announcement:
Richmond Tree Steward classes will begin again in January with a 10 week course that is packed with information and delivered by excellent speakers. Our hope is that the room is filled with citizens who want to join our efforts to help care for the urban forest and be a community resource. Since class size is limited preference will be given to those who wish to become Certified Tree Stewards and volunteer with our organization.
Get more information and apply at http://richmondtreestewards.org/tree-steward-class-2014/
According to the site, the deadline to apply is November 22.
Trash/Recycling Pickup Tomorrow
This Wednesday is a red Wednesday, which means trash and recycling pickup. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night. They do not belong on the sidewalk after tomorrow night.
Also,
The Virginia Recycling Association (VRA) recognizes the best programs in waste reduction, recycling and litter prevention as well as individuals in the state at our annual conference awards ceremony. We invite you to submit entries for recognition. Nominate your program or someone else’s! Deadline for submission – February 28, 2014.
Uprisings in Brazil Event at WBCH On Saturday
From the Flying Brick’s website:
We here at the Flying Brick Library are excited to be co-hosting this event with the William Byrd Community House!
When: November 17th, 7pm
Where: The William Byrd Community House, 224 S. Cherry St. in Oregon Hill
The June 2013 Uprisings in Brazil
A presentation by participants
Last summer, Brazil exploded in protests unlike anything in living memory. At the peak, a hundred cities participated in fierce clashes with the authorities; a movement that began with demonstrations against public transit fare increases and became a veritable popular uprising. Yet as the middle class joined in, nationalist
and reactionary narratives muddied the message.
Despite this, the movement succeeded in blocking the fare increases in many cities, demonstrating the effectiveness of new forms of struggle without parties or unions. Autonomous and horizontal groups forced other issues to the surface, including the consequences of the upcoming World Cup and Olympic games in Brazil.
In this presentation, Brazilian anarchists will describe the context from which the events of 2013 emerged, and explain their impact on other ongoing struggles. What conclusions are Brazilians drawing from their experiences, and what can North Americans learn from them?
For more background:
http://crimethinc.com/texts/recentfeatures/brazilpt1.php
http://crimethinc.com/texts/recentfeatures/brazilpt2.php
Facebook Event:
Shop the Renegade Market, Share with Those in Need
From email announcement:
Dear friends of Byrd House Renegade Winter Market!
Support your local farmers. Enjoy local food. And while you’re at it, remember others struggling to have enough food for their families and themselves. (Especially as the temperatures are dropping…)William Byrd Community House & Byrd House
Renegade Market Food Drive
Tuesdays 3-6pm / Nov 12th thru Dec 3rdWilliam Byrd Community House distributes food to more than 160 men, women and children every month, but as the weather gets colder, the need becomes greater and our shelves are emptying faster.
Please ensure we don’t have to turn anyone away.
For the next 4 weeks, the Byrd House Renegade Market will have a container into which you can drop off your contribution to our Food Pantry:
We are in need of protein-rich non-perishable foods.
Canned Chicken
Other canned Meats – Tuna, Salmon, Ham, Turkey
Canned Beans
Peanut Butter – and other nut butters
Canned Vegetables
Fruit – in own juice (no added sugars)
Powdered Milk – especially boxes of individually wrapped family size portions
Low- to No- Sodium varieties are Preferable
Monetary donations designated for the food pantry or grocery store gift cards are also welcomed!
DONATIONS CAN ALSO BE DROPPED OFF IN THE LOBBY AT WBCH BUILDING, 224 S. CHERRY ST. 9am – 6pmSudden and chronic low income circumstances are enough to threaten thousands of Richmond area families, seniors and children sufficient nutrition to ensure health and productivity, to prevent weakened health and impaired growth. As we work to improve the food access in all in our communities, Food Pantries provide a stop-gap measure to alleviate hunger.
William Byrd Community House THANKS YOU
for supporting your local food pantries year round.
www.wbch.org_____________________
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
Times Dispatch Editorial Page On VCU Sign
From Times Dispatch editorial page this morning:
“VCU’s new sign at the corner of Main and Belvidere streets in Monroe Park does not flatter its surroundings.”
Will any other local media acknowledge the controversy?
Virginia War Memorial Veterans Day
From RVAnews.com:
For those who have a three-day weekend coming up, a great opportunity to pause and remember the reason why is to attend the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial, which features guest speaker Gov. Bob McDonnell and a performance of “Taps.”
November 11th • 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Virginia War Memorial, 621 S. Belvidere Street
Free
South Cherry Street Traffic Congestion
A neighbor took this photo yesterday evening. The City has been doing repaving and maintenance work on Main and Franklin streets and the theory is that this is the reason for the extra traffic.
Paint Party Fundraiser for WBCH on Dec. 8th
From the William Byrd Community House:
“Rainy Day at the Byrd Theater”
Paint Party Fundraiser for William Byrd
Sunday, December 82pm – 4pm
Wine & Design, 2707 West Broad Street
A local artist will guide you step-by-step to creating your own masterpiece. We will be painting “Rainy Day at the Byrd Theater”. Bring your own wine or purchase on site. Food, Beer and Liquor also available for purchase. 25% of the proceeds go to William Byrd Community House. It’s a fun way to support WBCH.
These parties are very popular so sign up now.
http://www.wineanddesignus.com/calendar/?month=12&year=2013&calendarID=19
Campaign Sign
VCU Living Wage Campaign chalk message on sidewalk:
