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Flying Brick Is Celebrating Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project

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The Flying Brick Library on Pine Street has listed a bunch of events that it is promoting or hosting for the Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project.

Here is a few excerpts from their blog (please click here get the full schedule):

April 3rd

7pm-10pm – The Big Lebowski Urban Achievers and LampLighter Coffee Shop are bringing you a delicious Pizza Party to benefit the RRFP! Vegan options will be available! Please buy tickets in advance by visiting Lamplighter Coffee Shop or visiting the link to The Big Lebowski Urban Achievers bowling team, above.

April 10th

11am-1pm – Root Force Collective Farm will be hosting a RRFP benefit brunch at SynerGeo in Oregon Hill. 349 S. Laurel St.

1pm-3pm – Our friend, Grace Howard from Philly will be down to teach us about advocating for your health at the Gynecologist’s office, fertility, and STI’s. The first half will be sliding scale $5-$10, and if you have a cervix and want to stay to learn how to view it yourself, stick around for the second half for a total of $7-$13. THIS WILL BE A SAFE SPACE FOR THOSE WITH A CERVIX. Appropriate measures are being taken to insure privacy for those learning to view their own bodies. This will be at the Flying Brick Library.

Councilman Asks For Sledding Fee Study

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Following an earlier call for a study of City Stadium’s value, Fifth District Councilperson Marty Jewell has asked for a new study of the value of various sledding hills in the City’s property portfolio.

While no particular properties were singled out, it is reasonable to expect the spectacular Oregon Hill sled runs to be among the subjects of the proposed studies. However, no one in Community Development was willing to speculate on what would happen. “Frankly, we are already missing Rachel Flynn’s, uh…leadership, when it comes to responding to some of these Council requests,” said one anonymous staff member.

Editor’s Note: This, and other stories today are satire- NOT factual news but fake, humorous stories for April Fool’s Day- and should be read with that understanding!

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Man Arrested In Fine Foods, Looking For Lost Confederate Silver

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Bradley Newman, a resident of the 900 block of S. Cherry, and a known drunk according to his neighbors, was arrested by police early this morning in the Fine Foods convenience store on Idlewood.

Although not all the details are clear, he was evidently caught after breaking into the store after closing and spending several hours digging a hole in the middle of its floor. One of the store managers happened to come in early for a delivery, found the elderly man, and immediately called the police who then promptly took him into custody. Newman had been drinking beer stolen from the refrigerated display cases while digging.

Mr. Newman’s slurred comments after his capture were mysterious. They were something to the effect that he was sure he had ‘found it under the chips aisle’. Jailhouse sources say he has not spoken since sobering up.

Fine Foods personel have already refilled and repaired the hole and plan to open as normal.

Editor’s Note: This, and other stories today are satire- NOT factual news but fake, humorous stories for April Fool’s Day- and should be read with that understanding!

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Joey Rodriguez Avenue

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In a surprising announcement this morning, Mayor Jones confirmed to reporters that he has taken steps to officially rename Belvidere Street for a star member of VCU’s amazing Final Four basketball team.

Belvidere Street was originally a small one lane street named after the home of William Byrd III. From this point forward, Belvidere Street will be known as ‘Joey Rodriguez Avenue’, or ‘J-Rod Ave’, after popular Point Guard #12, Joey Rodriguez.

According to news accounts, City workers will begin later this month to replace signage in order to reflect the new name.

Rumor has it that West Avenue in the Fan may get a new name as well, perhaps ‘Skeen Street’.

‘Virginia Jesus’ Bird Sighting In Park

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The Richmond Audubon Society released a press release today that confirmed a sighting of a rare ‘Virginia Jesus’ bird on Oregon Hill’s riverside park this past Monday night.

“One of our members was walking down to the river just before dawn and was pleasantly surprised to see the bird sitting on a park bench”, said the group’s President. “We immediately contacted James River Park City manager Ralph White about the sighting.”

Ralph White, who has been ecstatic about the great blue heron rookery on the Pipeline portion of the James this year, was also happy to give more details about this new avian serendipity.

“The ‘Virginia Jesus’ is a species unique to Central Virginia, although it has ‘cousins’ all over the world”, he explained. He went on to say the ‘Virginia Jesus’ bird sighting was another great sign of the James River’s natural recovery after years of pollution and neglect. Most people think of the Australian Jesus Bird, which is famous for it’s ability to walk on water.

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Friends of the Richmond Public Library Book Sale Starts Friday

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Right along with First Friday art walk!….

From RichmondBargains.com:

It’s that time of year again – the big Friends of the Richmond Public Library Book Sale starts Friday!
Give in to your book buying addiction and attend the Friends’ Spring Book Sale. The sale will offer thousands of great hardbacks and paperbacks at bargain prices with most priced at $2 or 50 cents for paperbacks, CDs and DVDs at $1, and children’s books at 50 cents.
The sale is open to the public:
Friday, April 1 from 12 noon – 5 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m.
Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday, April 4 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
A preview sale for Friends members only will be held on Friday from 10 a.m. – 12 noon before the sale opens to the public. If you are not a member and would like to join the Friends, memberships may be purchased at the door.
For more information, call the Friends office at 646-3411.

Monument 10K This Weekend

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Sportsbackers’ Monument Avenue 10k race is this Saturday.

Registration is closed and they have reached capacity.

Neighborhood residents should be ready for heavy traffic. Thankfully, Sportsbackers put this on their website:

We encourage participants to car pool to the race. Even better run or ride your bike to the starting line. Free parking is available on streets throughout the area. We strongly recommend going east of Belvidere to find on-street and surface-lot parking. To lessen your chances of getting stuck in traffic, please avoid the Belvidere exits off I-95 and I-195 and instead go further east and exit on 3rd Street, Broad Street or Franklin Street.

“Daughters of Afghanistan” Tomorrow

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From announcement:

Time
Wednesday, March 30 · 10:00am – 9:00pm
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Location
1531 West Main Street, Richmond VA

In celebration of Women’s History Month and coming of Spring the Afghan
Students Association cordially invites you to the “Daughters of Afghanistan”
Poster Showcase event at a RealiTea Cafe on March 30th.

Come learn about the historic brave women of Afghanistan while enjoying a
cup of tea with your ASA members!

Displays of:
Malalai da Mewand
Zarghoona Ana
Nazoo Ana
Aisha Durrani
Ustad Mahwash
Ustad Naghma
Rabia Balkhi
Sharbat Gula
Malalai Joya

The first 30 attendees between the hours of 3pm and 6pm will get a FREE cup
of tea! Remember that this an all day event so you can stop by at anytime!!

Located within walking distance from Monroe Park Campus on West Main
street.