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Richmond City Council to begin 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting

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With all of the, um, renewed interest in City Council, I thought I would post this reminder from the City:

Numerous opportunities for Richmond Citizens to learn more, provide input and participate: New Plan to be adopted by December 31, 2011

(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A) — In 2011, Richmond City Council will redraw (redistrict) the existing nine Richmond Voter District boundaries that we use to elect our local Richmond Elected Government Officials in response to results of the 2010 U.S. Census. Adjustments to voting precincts and locations may also be made at this time. New Richmond Voter Districts are to be adopted by December 31, 2011.

The 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting will be a year-long open public process that will include a comprehensive array of public information communications and numerous opportunities for Richmond Citizens to learn more, provide input and participate, which will include many Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings, and Public Hearings. All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to learn more about the process and to participate during each step of the way. Some of the many ways to engage in this process include:

1. Contacting the Richmond City Council Councilmember that represents you via phone, email, meeting or letter (contact information below)

2. Sending a letter to Richmond City Council
2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting
Richmond City Hall; 900 E. Broad St., Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219

3. Attending Public Information Meetings, Council Public Meetings and Public Hearings to learn more, ask questions and make suggestions (dates, times and locations listed below)

4. Visiting the 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting website to learn more (to be established soon)

5. Asking questions, learning more, and sending suggestions or information by email to steven.skinner@richmondgov.com

6. Sending suggestions or asking questions by sending a fax to 804.646.5468

7. Learning more, asking questions and providing suggestions by calling 804.646.6052

8. Signing up for information and Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meeting and Public Hearings email updates/alerts, at: steven.skinner@richmondgov.com

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Generation Dream 2011

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From Richmond Youth Peace Project News:

Mark Your Calendars for Generation Dream 2011:
Sunday, January 30 and Friday, February 4

The Richmond Youth Peace Project will present its sixth annual youth Educoncert, Generation Dream 2011, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Two performances are scheduled this year. The first show will be held at the VCU Singleton Performing Arts Center, 922 Park Avenue, on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at 4 p.m. A second performance will be held at the Richmond Public Library’s main branch, 101 E. Franklin Street, on Friday, February 4 at 7 p.m. A $5 donation is requested to help defray expenses at the Sunday afternoon show. Admission to the Friday evening show–part of February’s First Fridays events–is free.

Generation Dream 2011 features youth performers from throughout metro Richmond, along with several adult professional artists. This uplifting 90-minute multi-cultural variety show is built around the themes of peace, nonviolence and social justice. The show is part of Living the Dream, Richmond’s annual commemoration of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Click below for more 2011 youth opportunities:
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Flying Brick Library’s January Calendar

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From Nathan of Flying Brick:

Upcoming Events in January!

– January 7th, 7pm – SPARC presentation on organizing in VA Prisons. This is to also to celebrate the release of the book, Defying the Tomb, out now on AK Press!

– January 17th, 6pm – Slingshot Hip-Hop film showing about Hip-Hop in Palestine. View the trailer by clicking here. Potluck Dinner starts at 6!

– January 23rd, 7pm – A Dirty Shame film showing to benefit LIPS, a female sexuality zine. Please bring a donation! View the trailer by clicking here. This film is Rated NC-17. Please keep this in mind. Contains sexual content. Directed by John Waters.

– In addition to our events, we are open Mondays 9-4 and Thursdays 4-9. Please come and say hi, chat, and check out some books!

Keep checking back for last minute additions to the schedule! If you have questions, would like to volunteer, or have an idea for an event, you can send us an e-mail at theflyingbrick at riseup.net. Find us on Myspace and Facebook!

All events at the Flying Brick Library are sober unless noted otherwise. Please no booze or drugs.

Richmond City Council official meeting schedule for January 2011

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From COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE:

Richmond City Council official meeting schedule for January 2011

All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT Richmond City Council, the governing body of Richmond, holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws, finances and policy on behalf of our community.

A summary of official Richmond City Council Official Public Meetings for the upcoming month is listed below. Meeting times and dates are subject to change and more meetings may be added as needed.

All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend all Council meetings and to contact the Richmond Councilmember elected for their voting district (by phone, in person, via email, or by mail) to learn more; provide input; and/or ask questions. Meetings include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” Meeting Sessions, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Council Public Hearings/ Special Events/Commission meetings held on an as-needed basis.

Mission – The mission of Richmond City Council is to represent citizens in creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.

Vision – Richmond City Council is committed to creating a vibrant community that is a great place to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Parking – Free parking is available for Formal Council meetings in the lot next to Richmond City Hall on E. Broad St., between 10th and 11th Streets.

Televised – Formal Council meetings are televised live on local PBS TV Station, WVCW and replayed daily at Noon and 7:00 p.m. on Richmond Government Access TV Channel 17.

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City of Richmond Schedules Upcoming Annual “Bring one for the Chipper” Christmas Tree Recycling Program

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From City press release:

RICHMOND, VA – On Saturday, January 15, 2011, the city of Richmond is sponsoring a Christmas tree recycling program called “Bring One for the Chipper 2011.” City residents are invited to recycle their Christmas trees by having the city chip them into mulch for use in landscaping.

This is the second year for the program, which is heralded among the city’s efforts to actively participate in environmental education and to actively pursue more green initiatives.

“Bring One for the Chipper 2011” will take place at the Parker Field Annex, 1710 Robin Hood Rd., at the corner of Robin Hood Rd. and N. Boulevard across from the Arthur Ashe Center, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on January 15. Also, Christmas trees can be dropped off from December 26 through January 14 at the East Richmond Road Convenience Center, 3800 East Richmond Rd. and the Richmond Southside Transfer Station, 3520 N. Hopkins Rd.

This project is being spearheaded by the city’s Department of Public Works. For more information on city services and schedules, please visit us on line at www.RichmondGov.com.

Blind Filmmaker needs your help!

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From solicitation:

Usually when you see something like this, the first thought is, “oh great, another filmmaker needs some money.” This is no call for money. This is a call for you. That’s right, you (and the rest of Richmond). New Years Eve is coming, and that means PBR will be flowing in record amounts, toasts will be had, holiday cheers will abound, and for one night, all of Richmond will celebrate another year of existence.

So what exactly does this mean for you? Well, I want to see Richmond collaborate on a wide-scale video project – a music video (For the DJs out there reading this, I need a 5-6 minute remix of Pink’s Raise Your Glass by Jan 11th). I want to see Richmond raise a toast to the New Year. It doesn’t matter if you’re in Carytown watching the ball raise, at Gallery 5 for Decemberween, or sitting in the comfort of your own home with friends and family. Whatever you choose to do, however you choose to celebrate, I want to see you!

I know you’re thinking, “wait a second, what’s the big idea here?” You’re right. It is a big idea, but big ideas can be accomplished if people work together in small amounts. The concept is simple. Take out your video camera (make sure its 30fps, and preferably 720 or 1080p). Get everyone in the shot, and raise your glass to the camera. If you want to throw in some comedic antics, feel free – this is partially your video too.

Once you have a 10-30 second clip, upload it to youtube (in the highest quality possible), tag it with the names (correct spelling important) of everyone in the video, add the tags “richmond”, “raise your glass”, and “NYE2011”, and then send a link to jon@mrheadlee.com or @MrHeadlee (if you prefer twitter over email) by January 11th (that’s more than enough time for 30 seconds). On Feb 3rd (Chinese New Year), the video will be released for the world to see. This has been done on a global scale by both Youtube and Vimeo, so why can’t we do it for Richmnond?

Some of you may ask, why should we do this, and why even bother? Well, I’m bothering because Richmond is where I found a sense of identity, a sense of self, and a sense of worthiness. Richmond has given me a lot to be proud of, a lot to remember, and a lot to look forward to. I’m leaving Richmond to pursue bigger and better things (NYC’s art scene and hopefully Hollywood in the summer), but I want to give Richmond something that everyone will want to remember. I want to give Richmond my own personal thank you, a memento if you will, and what better way than to create a video that shows off as much of the city as possible?

Well, there you have it. Do you want to create something special, or just get drunk this NYE? Hell, why not do both and have a grand ‘ole time? I know I will. Lastly, I’m not actually blind – I just had my camera stolen, and I’m treating it as a lesson from Karma that I need to learn to work better with others instead of just doing my own thing – which is why I’m asking you for your help.

Thank you for your time and I look forward to seeing your faces!

Raise your glass for 2011!

Jon Headlee

Renegade Market Celebrates Winter Solstice

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From announcement:

And I hear from a good source it’s going to be a “balmy 43 degrees!”

So, with marshmallows roasting on an open fire,
a warm beverage in your mitts, and all the good stuff from
Byrd House Renegade Market
like the perfect hostess, open house and new friend gifts…hmmm?

what more could you want
from your friendly neighborhood
Farmers Market

Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010
3-5:30 pm

La Bella Luna in a High Winter’s Sky and you…

For more info, click here.

National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day Candle vigil on Tuesday

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I am not sure how much this has specifically to do with Oregon Hill (unless you consider the homeless who actually live and pass through the neighborhood), but considering the recent debate over the homeless in Monroe Park, I think it is worth relating.

Tuesday is National Homeless Persons Memorial Day.

Homeward and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in downtown will be holding a National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Candle Vigil to recognize those who have passed away while homeless on the longest night of the year. Click here for the Facebook page for this local observance.

Really Really Free Market Planned For Next Saturday

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From email:

The Really Really Free Market for the month of December falls on December 25th, since that is the last Saturday of the month. At the November Really Really Free Market everyone talked it over and decided that yes, we would like to have the really really free market at the usual time, date, and place, despite it falling on a christian holiday.

In fact it seems like it could be a nice opportunity to being together folks who are not interested in celebrating Christmas, for whatever reasons- personal, political, religious, etc. We can do something fun and positive on that day, but something which clearly is not about celebrating Christmas.

Since many stores and restaurants will be closed because of the holiday, we are also encouraging people to treat this like a potluck- bring a dish to share if you can, preferabbly something labeled so folks with specific dietary needs or allergies can participate too! If you can’t come but want to contribute a dish please contact the Wingnut.

Please help make fliers, distribute handbills, and post online to advertise for the next Really Really Free Market!

Richmond Really Really Free Market Handbill

Richmond Really Really Free Market Flier

Saturday December 25th from 12noon til 3pm! Corner of Main and Laurel in Monroe Park. Bring clothes, toys, games, books, etc. to share and give away, come get the same for absolutely free!

Unlike traditional Christmas, all the gifts at the Really Really Free Market are FREE and come with no strings attached and no expectations of reciprocity!

If you can’t make it you can bring your donations by the Wingnut at 2005 Barton Avenue and leave them on the front porch, or call ahead (804) 303 5449

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The Really Really Free Market takes place on the last Saturday of every month in Monroe Park, at the corner of Main and Laurel Streets in Richmond, Virginia.

The RVA Really Really Free Markets provide people with a chance to share the excess that they possess, to prevent the landfills from filling with stuff that will never decompose and is nowhere near the end of its usefulness, and to offer the community a chance to come together for a day of free fun in the sun! (or rain!)

People can come to share things besides the physical. Anyone interested in sharing their skills or knowledge through a workshop should let us know or just show up and teach others. Anyone interested in performing, music or reading poetry or whatever, should contact us or just show up.

So dig through your closets, take the extra from your work, ask your parents and friends and neighbors to come to bring stuff and come to get stuff. Bring clothes, furniture, food, tapes, cds, office supplies, kitchen stuff, knick knacks, paddy whacks, etc. Any stores, restaurants, or organizations are welcome to bring their surplus items or food to share with the community!

The Really Really Free Market is not about bartering, selling, or discounting. All items are 110% free. No one has to bring something to get something. Everyone can take what they would like regardless of their contribution.

So the last Saturday of every month, bring your music, your skills, your stuff, your food, and your friends and family, and help us prove that there is enough stuff in the world for everybody!

Anything left at the end of the day will be taken to Diversity Thrift.

—
Mo Karn

Richmond Food Not Bombs, Richmond Really Really Free Market, Richmond Zine Fest, Richmond Anarchist Black Cross