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JRA Says ‘Bike for the James’

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From the James River Association announcement:

Virginia Outside is holding a kids mountain bike benefit day at Belle Isle on June 26th from 9:00 am-11:00 am. Come out and enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounding the James River while learning the basics of bike safety and riding technique. Experienced and trained staff will be on hand to teach riding basics, trail safety, and the importance of an outdoor experience. The cost is $20. All proceeds will be donated to the James River Association. Ages 6-12. Kids will be grouped based on skill level. All participants must provide their own bike and helmet.

To register, contact Tee Clarkson, tsclarkson at virginiaoutside.com or 804-687-1869.

For more information on Virginia Outside go to www.virginiaoutside.com

Byrd House Market to host Virginia’s Secretary of Agriculture This Tuesday

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From announcement:

William Byrd Community House/Byrd House Market is pleased to host Todd Haymore, Virginia’s Secretary of Agriculture & Forestry
“….Haymore is responsible for two of the state’s most well known agencies, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF). He is also responsible for the Virginia Agricultural Council.” Time and other logistical details will be posted at byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com

Aside from our full contingent of market vendors, BHM welcomes The Clockworks, a new family collective that will be selling art/crafts and providing art activities for children visiting the market. Krissy Dorwin will Paint Faces and the SPCA will be bringing their annual Fur Ball info to fur-ball-fans who shop the market.

Green Taxi – Veggie Oil Fuel smells like fries are cookin’… yummmm

3rd Tuesday Acoustic Jam, 5:00 – 7 p.m.
The first one this year will be on June 15th. Music Players are invited to a 3rd Tuesday Acoustic Jam at the Byrd House Market, 5:00 – 7 p.m. Come early and bring your totebags to shop at the Byrd House Market. Come anytime to play, even (especially!) after work. The genre is determined by the players, so don’t be shy about choosing a song to sing, a rock to roll or a groove to play. It’s all wide open! Folk, Ol’ time, Bluegrass, Blues, Gospel, Jazz, Rock, Celtic, Children’s Songs, anything you can play on an acoustic instrument!

Byrd House Market is located in historic Oregon Hill neighborhood, behind William Byrd Community House on the corner of South Linden and Idlewood.
That’s at the Belvidere Exit from the downtown expressway I-195. You can’t miss it. For more directions and a market update, visit http://byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com or call 804-643-2717.

Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church presents BBQ & Bluegrass!

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From announcement:

Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church presents BBQ & Bluegrass!

Sunday, June 20
11:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
8 N Laurel Street
Richmond VA 23220

BBQ, Bluegrass and Belly-laughin? FUN!
Moon bounce
Father?s Day Craft Activity for Children

Can?t stay for event? Take some BBQ to go!

Request tickets @ bbqbluegrass@hotmail.com
$10 per plate/maximum $30 per family
All proceeds benefit July Belize mission trip!

Flying Brick Shows Burial Ground Documentary Saturday

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This coming Saturday night, the Flying Brick is inviting folks over at 8 pm for a free showing of the documentary video, “Meet Me In The Bottom”, which is about the controversy with Virginia Commonwealth University over slave history and the burial ground in Shockoe Bottom. Of course, Oregon Hill has had past controversy in the same vein.

Here’s a short blurb about the documentary:

The Burial Ground for Negroes (ca. 1750-1816) is located north of Broad Street, between 15th and 16th Streets. It is the oldest municipal cemetery for enslaved and free Blacks known to exist in the Richmond area. An 1810 map shows the Negro Burial Ground near Broad Street and Shockoe Creek. Today the Burial Ground for Negroes sits adjacent to a parking lot owned by Virginia Commonwealth University. In fact, there are questions as to whether the Burial Ground lies beneath the parking lot. Activist and other groups have protested what is seen by many as a desecration of sacred ground. This documentary tells the story of the community’s efforts to reclaim the Burial Ground as the final resting place of their ancestors.

Federal Budget Town Hall Meeting in Richmond

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From announcement:

AmericaSpeaks: Our Budget, Our Economy
Federal Budget Town Hall Meeting in Richmond
On June 26, Richmond will be one of 20 cities that will host simultaneous web-connected town hall meetings as part of a national discussion to find common ground on tough choices about our federal budget. Americans from across the country will come together to weigh in on strategies to ensure a sustainable fiscal future and a strong economic recovery. This is an opportunity to make your voice a part of an important national discussion. The event is free and lunch is served, but space is limited and registration is required. Register at http://bit.ly/RichmondAmericaSpeaks . The Richmond discussion is hosted by the Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis and the City of Richmond and will be at the Virginia State Capitol from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, go to www.usabudgetdiscussion.org or call 804-643-2474 x111.

Byrd Market News

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From email:

Saturday’s Byrd House Farmlet work day happened with the assistance of Patty, Kerry & the Boy Scouts from Fifth Baptist Church, Marlene & Two Grown Men and they really made a dent in the remaining compost, watered copiously and planted along the bamboo trellis/barrier – then they ate pizza and slid home. Check out the slideshow – Patty’s pictures make you feel like you were there!

Cooking with a Turkish Man – Our own Evrim Dogu (silent G) spends summers in his family’s native southeastern region of Turkey and brings a real love for people and food to a kitchen. We made bread with a pillow and hot tiles and a spread of savory littles dishes to feed a small regiment of starving foodies. Many of his ingredients came from our own farmers including fresh fava beans from CityGarden and EVERYTHING was incredibly delicious. Encore Evrim, please, Encore!

Last week our Early Childhood kids made picture labels for the children’s gardens and beds are being made for the 3 Sisters and Straw-bale gardens… And we checked on the worms – those that didn’t run off to join the circus are writhing and thriving under the cool, broad shade of Richmond’s most beautiful Mulberry tree.

This Tuesday we’re all back at Byrd House Market – vendors, shoppers, manager, librarian, volunteers, staff, truck drivers and passersby … After several days of bright, clear weather we can once again expect a tenuous Tuesday – possible thunderstorms. So hopefully they’ll frame our market day rather than fill it. Singer/guitar-player Micah returns from performances last season to sing and play for us again, Krissey Dorwin takes over as L’Artiste de Peintre des Visages (Face Painting Artist). Bid many thanks to Nandi Shabazz for stepping in to face paint last week and cheer her so she returns in the fall (yeay yeay yeay).

And as always, visit byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com for up to date information about our vendors’ offering each week and all the goings-on at William Byrd Community House.

Staying tuned… Ana
Byrd House Market Manager

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Byrd House Market
William Byrd Community House
224 South Cherry St. Richmond, VA 23220
ByrdHouseMarket at gmail.com
(804) 643-2717
byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com