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 MarketTuesday, Dec. 21, 2010
3-5:30 pmLa Bella Luna in a High Winter’s Sky and you…
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.
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.
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Mo KarnRichmond Food Not Bombs, Richmond Really Really Free Market, Richmond Zine Fest, Richmond Anarchist Black Cross
From City press release:
RICHMOND, VA – In observance of the Christmas holiday, city offices will be closed on Thursday, December 23 and Friday, December 24. The Solid Waste Management Division will continue to operate normal trash collection routes both days.
In observance of the New Year holiday, city offices will be closed on Friday, December 31. The Solid Waste Management Division will operate normal trash collection that day.
East Richmond Road Convenience Center will open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 23 and from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, December 24. The facility will be closed on Christmas Day.
During the New Year holiday, East Richmond Road Convenience Center will open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, December 31. The facility will be closed on New Year’s Day.
The Hopkins Road Transfer Station will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day.
For more information on city services and schedules, please visit www.Richmondgov.com.
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From announcement:
3 pm
33°F
Feels Like
21°F
6 pm
27°F
Feels Like
15°FCold, right? Do I know how to make a point??? GLOVES, HATS, SOCKS x 2, SCARVES, COATS.
So, we the Byrd House RENEGADE Marketers will have a roaring firepit, hot coffee and cocoa, and maybe a marshmallow or two, ya? YA!!Dress for it and come get the good stuff:
A fabulous array of holiday greenery from Kissing Balls and Centerpieces to Wreaths and Trees
The finest in jams, butters, honeys, apples, late winter produce, cookies, organic pet snacks AND farm-fed beefs, porks and chickens (in all manner of whole, cuts, sausages and roasting forms)
3pm til sunset (or chilblain, whichever comes first)
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Byrd House Market
William Byrd Community House
224 South Cherry St. Richmond, VA 23220
ByrdHouseMarket@gmail.com
(804) 643-2717
byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com
City press release:
Richmond to receive wreath from Wreaths Across America on behalf of departed U.S. Military Veterans
Delivered by convoy of 200 motorcycle riders, which will include Virginia State Police and Richmond Police Department Motorcycle Squad
WHAT The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, is scheduled to accept a wreath on behalf of Richmond citizens from Wreaths Across America, honoring the service of departed United States of America Military Veterans.
Part of a national tribute sponsored by the Worchester Wreath Company (Harrington, Maine) and its Wreaths Across America initiative, wreaths will be placed on the graves of departed U. S. Military Service Veterans and at other official memorials, locations and sites nationally and worldwide.
The day’s events in Richmond include a motor convoy comprised of an estimated 200 motorcycle riders, which will include the Virginia State Police and Richmond Police Department Motorcycle Squad. An 18-wheel truck will be carrying wreaths.
This day will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia and proceed with wreaths being placed nationally and worldwide at official sites and cemeteries.
Official worldwide ceremonies will begin simultaneously at Noon, Eastern Standard Time, 1700 Zulu.
WHEN APPROXIMATE SCHEUDLE – Saturday, December 11, 2010
9:00 a.m. Convoy will muster at Cox Transportation (1044 Dow Gil Road, Ashland, Virginia). Convoy will include an 18-wheel truck, Virginia State Police and Richmond Police Department Motorcycle Squad and up to 200 motorcycle riders.
10:00 a.m. Convoy departs Ashland, Virginia (Traveling I-95 South).
Route in Richmond includes Richmond Diamond, Virginia War Memorial for presentation; Virginia Capitol Square; Richmond
City Hall for Presentation; and, then to Richmond National Cemetery.10:45 a.m. Branch of convoy proceeds to Richmond City Hall (900 E. Broad Street) 9th Street Entrance – to present wreath
Noon Ceremony at Richmond National Cemetery (1701 Williamsburg Road, Richmond, Virginia)
WHERE Richmond City Hall, 9th Street Entrance (900 E. Broad Street)
WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Rev. Rocky Angone, at 804.586.5060 (tel); or rjangone@yahoo.com (email) Wreaths Across America,
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From announcement:
Charter Schools in Virginia: Panel Discussion and Public Forum
Thursday, December 9th, 6pm to 8pm
VCU student Commons 907 Floyd Avenue Richmond Salon I
Sponsored by Teachers for Social Justice in conjunction with Richmond REA and VCU’s Department of Foundations of EducationWhile at both the national and state level the charter school movement is gaining momentum, there is heated debate about the effectiveness of charter schools and the long term impact of this reform movement on public education. The goal of this forum is to bring together a panel of speakers representing a diversity of well-informed perspectives on this issue to present their views, engage in a productive dialogue, and answer questions from the public. The hope is that this forum leads to a better understanding of the careful steps we must take as we move forward to improve the quality of education in our state.
Confirmed Panelists
Kitty Boitnott, president of the Virginia Education Association
Senator Henry Marsh, representing Virginia’s 16th district
Maurice Henderson, 5th District Richmond School Board Representative
Jesse Senechal, Teachers for Social Justice
A representative of Patrick Henry Charter School
Pescado’s China Street restaurant is planning ahead:
~ Pescados China Street ~ come join us for our five course New Year’s Eve dinner ~
Four Seatings 5:30 -7:30 * 7:30 – 9:30 * 9:30 – 11:30 * 11:30 – 1:30 a.m.
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$69 per person
~ wine pairing will be offered for each course at an additional price ~
Reserved Seating ~ 804.644.fish (3474)
The musical show A Chorus Line will be at the Landmark Theater this weekend.
Click here for a link to the show.
From RVANews:
Seeing it live would be one of those “Oh I think I could die right now and it’d be fine” moments.
Friday, December 3 and Saturday, December 4 (8pm; 2pm performance on Saturday)
Landmark Theatre (6 N. Laurel Street)
$40-$60
From announcement:
Fourth Precinct
.The Community Assisted Public Safety (CAPS) meeting will be held:
. Date: Thursday, January 20, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Linwood Holton Elementary School
1600 W Laburnum AvenueWe will not hold a December meeting. May each of you have a blessed Holiday season.
Thank you
Jacki Page
Sr. Customer Services Representative
804-646-4150