Volunteers are needed to remove tires from the James River between Lynchburg and Richmond during the first Tire-less James Event. Sign up today at http://www.jamesriverassociation.org/get-involved/volunteer/tire-less-james
JRA is partnering with Virginia Canals & Navigations Society and the Heart of Virginia Council, Boy Scouts of America in The Tire-less James project on August 17.
Chris Dovi has an interesting blog post in Richmond Magazine about a possible merger discussion.
Three Richmond museums that focus on history may soon become more intertwined. The Museum of the Confederacy, the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar and the Virginia Historical Society have entered into discussions that may lead to a merger of the organizations.
The three museums have “a long history of cooperation,” says Jennifer Guild, a spokeswoman for the Virginia Historical Society, who confirms that the cooperation could evolve into a greater unity of the three entities. “All three of the museums are working together to determine what collaborations exist so we can make Richmond a premier Civil War tourist destination.”
I was going to wait until next week and the next Open Source show to report on the latest with the Kanawha Canal controversy, but then I spotted this in the agenda for tomorrow’s SURPRISE City Council meeting:
“Introduction of Proposed Ordinance to Authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Richmond and the Richmond Metropolitan Authority Concerning the Use of Certain Stones from the Kanawha Canal.”
From email announcement:
Community Movie Night
Friday, July 26 at Dusk
Pleasants Park
Manny says:
Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2nd Annual Memorial Day Oregon Hill Soccer Invitational!
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.
In recycling news, a Portland, Maine committee backs ban on polystyrene food containers.
From email announcement:
What’s new at BHM?
Pickled Silly joined us last week and added to our fabulous mix a really bright and delicious Bloody Mary Mix. Now, add Spicy Okra, Dilly Green Beans and Tarragon Carrots and, well, just imagine the pairings, eh? Wandering Cow Farm and St. Andrew’s Church return this week.
Jack Tabby Plays Viola – Will E. Nelson will be providing entertainment for the Byrd House Market by presenting a series of musicians through the Blue Lotus Collective. This week it’s Jack Tabby, viola playin’ member of MH & His Orchestra. This collective promotes up-and-coming songwriters and bands by acting as a talent agent and publicist. Solo performers as well as bands will be sharing their music at the market. Be sure to catch a new artist every week starting at 3:30 p.m. Improve your farmer’s market experience with live and local music!
Make art with VACLAA’s Eva and Spencer in the shade of the community garden. Relax and enjoy a nosh. Meet friends, plan your shopping, …etc.
Richmond Tree Stewards will be on hand to share more about the life of Richmond’s trees. You wouldn’t want to be without them!Featured Vendor: Amy’s Garden
As Garnish or Appetizer, Seared Poblano Peppers are a treat. Got a bag of perfect looking green peppers from Amy and followed her directions to the letter – heavy bottomed skillet, a little oil, blistered the peppers on all sides, sprinkled liberally with good quality salt and ate them with a cold drink and grilled good quality beef hot dogs with chopped fresh tomatoes, chow chow and roasted potatoes!! I know it’s been hot, but this meal worked! yum.
Stuff the Bus for WBCH
Join the WBCH staff on Sunday August 4th and help Nutsy Stuff the Bus with school supplies for WBCH kids this fall. Details at WBCH.org.
and from the Grace Arents Library
The Scavenged Haiku – Last week, Woodlake United Methodist Church youth volunteers worked in the farmlet, collect stock for the food pantry and find material to create their own haiku poems in the titles of books in the Grace Arents Library. And we got a little play because I remembered a favorite childhood book that was included in a children’s Book Review in the daily paper this weekend!
_____________________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 1991 photos of downtown from the Virginia Penitentiary that recently appeared on the Shockoe Examiner blog prompted me to wonder if there were any views of Oregon Hill from the same vantage point.
From email message:
The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association (OHNA) will be holding its monthly meeting at 7 PM at the William Byrd Community House.
Afterwards, at 8 PM, Jack Berry, the Director of Venture Richmond, will give a short presentation on the latest plans for the proposed amphitheater below Oregon Hill beside the historic canal. This amphitheater could potentially have a large impact on the neighborhood.
Some of the previous issues raised about the amphitheater include:Will the historic canal be damaged?
Will the number of performances at that venue be limited?
What about the noise level?
What about parking?