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Know Your Rights Workshop at July Really Really Free Market

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From Facebook event page:

Richmond Copwatch will be facilitating a Know Your Rights Workshop at the July Really Really Free Market at 1pm. The Really Really Free Market is at the corner of Main and Laurel streets in Monroe Park. It is always on the last Saturday of every month, so this event will be on July 30th.

This workshop will help participants learn the basics of asserting their rights when dealing with the police. We highly recommend this workshop for EVERYONE. But especially anyone who engages in any level of political protest or demonstrations.This workshop consists of skits that are performed by Copwatch members and then edited by participants from the audience. We encourage participation, questions, and dialogue around the topics covered in the skit. We are not lawyers, but we are able to provide useful information about a lot of legal questions.

For more information about this workshop or Richmond Copwatch you can call 804 303 5449 or email sbhcopwatch@gmail.com

The monthly really Really Free Market happens on the last Saturday of each month from noon until 3pm. It is an alternative to the capitalist “free market” where everything actually is free. People come to share things they no longer need or want, share skills, share music, etc. You can find out more about the RRFM at rvaradicalendar.blogspot.c​om

Volunteer for the Richmond Folk Festival

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Volunteer solicitation:

“Richmond Folk Festival, Oct 14-16
richmondfolkfestival.org
Want to volunteer for the best festival in RVA? We need over 1000 volunteers for the Richmond Folk Festival and now is a great time to visit the website and sign up! FREE ONSITE PARKING, FREE T-SHIRT & INVITE TO THE ARTIST/STAFF PARTY!”

From the RFF website (click here to check out sound clips):

Six more artists added to the list of 2011 Performers

Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba
Malian ngoni ensemble

Chatham County Line
contemporary bluegrass and country

Davell Crawford
“Piano Prince of New Orleans”

Git-Hoan Dancers
Traditional Tsimshian dance and song

Larry Chance & The Earls
doo-wop

Magic Slim & The Teardrops
with Big Time Sarah
Chicago blues

Mary Jane Lamond Quartet
featuring Wendy MacIsaac
Cape Breton

The Mighty Diamonds
reggae

Redd Volkaert Band
with Cindy Cashdollar
Masters of American
country guitar styles

Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys
Cajun

Winograd’s Nue Tanhoyz Kepele
klezmer band

Reminder for WBCH’s Mamma Zu Dinner

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Press release:

Contact: Jessica Turner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel. (804) 643-2717
Email: jturner@wbch.org
A SPECIAL DINNER AT MAMMA ‘ZU TO SUPPORT A LOCAL COMMUNITY NON PROFIT
Join William Byrd Community House for a Special Evening of Food and Support
Ed Vasaio, the owner of Mamma ‘Zu, is preparing a special menu for William Byrd Community House’s dinner held at his restaurant on Sunday, August 7 at 5:30 pm. Mamma ‘Zu, a favorite Oregon Hill restaurant, is known around town for their delicious and sometimes unique version of authentic Italian food. The dinner will support the local non-profit which helps the working poor of inner city Richmond.
It will be a wonderful evening of fun and food all while supporting a great cause. Founded in 1923, William Byrd Community House provides families of Richmond’s inner-city neighborhoods with a full range of prevention-oriented, community-based programs to empower the individual, strengthen the family, and enhance city neighborhoods. William Byrd Community House gives the working poor access to services for their most pressing needs in five key program areas, Early Childhood Education, School Age program, Youth and Young Adult Services, Grace Arents Library and Education Center and Emergency Family Services. The mission of WBCH is to help people transform their lives and build self-sufficiency.

Tickets for this event will be $75.00 per person (not including alcohol or gratuity) and will be available through the William Byrd Community House Finance office. Call (804) 643-2717 for more information or check out our website at www.wbch.org.

Byrd House Market This Afternoon

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From announcement:

Byrd House Market – July 19 – 3:30 to 7:00 pm
What’s in store?
3rd Tuesday Acoustic Jam – Play music for us! Anthem Lemonade Stand (raising money for the Childrens Hospital)
25-30 vendors on any given Tuesday with food that is in season, fresh and nutrient-rich
And we take SNAP EBT and Credit / Debit cards as well!
Easy location, easy shopping, easy good eating!

For more information, visit the Byrd House Market blog.

Main Library Closed This Saturday for Maintenance

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From City press release:

Richmond, VA – Richmond Public Library’s Main Library, 101 E. Franklin Street, will be closed Saturday, July 16 to allow for the first phase of installation of new electrical equipment.

The building has had new heating and cooling equipment installed, which has required changes to the building’s electrical systems. This electrical system upgrade will be made in two phases. A date for the second phase of work will be announced shortly.

The Main library will resume normal operating hours on Monday, July 18 at 10 a.m. For more information, contact the Main Library at (804) 646-4867.

Eat Good Grow Great at WBCH!

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From media release:

July – August Activities
Grace Arents Library & Education Center
July 16: Cooking as a Second Language – Challah Bread – A Jewish Tradition, chef Rabbi Andrew Goodman: This WBCH Grace Arents Nutrition Education program features global cuisine cooking classes every 3rd Saturday of the month, 9:30 am – 12 noon. Learn geography, history, folklore and math DELICIOUSLY. Register online at EatGoodGrowGreat.blogspot.com, or call 643-2717, by Thursday July 14. August = Vietnamese / September = Iranian. $10/class, free for WBCH families, ages 10 to 100 welcome!
Genealogy Research – Walk-in Hours – Start or continue your family history, African American genealogy research; connect with experts and resources in our area. Online access to resources to further your research goals. Thursdays 10 am – 2 pm / 3rd Saturdays 10 am -12 noon.

Byrd House Market – Tuesdays 3:30-7:00 pm
July 26: SPCA comes to Byrd House Market – Sharing information about their programs and upcoming annual Fur Ball, our friends at the SPCA will bring a few canine and feline friends, if it’s not too hot that day. More market information at ByrdHouseMarket.blogspot.com
August 5: First Tuesday Wine Down at Byrd House Market – The first Tuesday market at the month features Byrd Cellars Winery, a refreshing stop during your shopping day. Taste, then buy some of our area’s best and reasonably priced locally produced wine. Shop the market for goodies to complement your wine selection.

Special Events
August 7: Annual Mamma Zu’s Dinner for WBCH, 5:30 pm – Mamma Zu owner Ed Vasaio will create and prepare a special multi-course traditional Italian menu that is not to be missed. Mamma Zu is at 501 South Pine Street 23220. Tickets $75.00 per person and can be purchased through the WBCH Finance office, call 643-2717 or email doffice@wbch.org to get yours today! Details at www.wbch.org