TOMORROW, Congressman Donald McEachin is hosting his Richmond Town Hall at 6:00 p.m. The town hall will be held at Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church (14 W. Duval St. Richmond, VA. 23220).
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Community Movie Night This Friday
From email announcement:
Community Movie Nights Return
Friday, May 12
at dusk
in Pleasants ParkRefreshments served: Grilled hot dogs, sides, dessert and beverages
Free to all
Film ‘GasWork’ At Library On Thursday
Opening Day at Birdhouse Market on Tuesday
While the “Byrdhouse Market” is no longer in the neighborhood, its still a great thing to visit and support.
From the FaceBook event page:
Birdhouse Farmers Market opens for the season on Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017 at 3 pm. Here’s what’s new and happening:
Our website! It’s beautiful and has pages to feature our vendors, partners, activities and the food! Check it out, sign up for our weekly the newsletter and tell us what you think! BirdhouseFarmersMarket.org
New vendors! Joining your familiar, fabulous farmers and food-makers at Birdhouse Market. New vendors include Josh’s Jungle, Dragonfly Farm, Ellwood Thompson’s, River City Bakery, J.M. Stock Provisions. Check them all out on our new website’s Vendor page! BirdhouseFarmersMarket.org/vendors
New Cooking Demos! Starting on Opening Day (Tuesday, May, 2nd) J. M. Stock Provisions, a local butchery, joins the market to host cooking and food preparation demonstrations. Every other week, JMSP (an ardent supporter of BFM since its retail store opened at 1531 West Main St. 23220) will pair up with BFM vendors to demo recipes you can prepare at home from market ingredients.
New Weekly Concert Series! Opening Day kicks off the first Tiny Nest Concert Series with THE BUSH LEAGUE @ 5:30 pm: This season we have transformed our occasional music performances at the market into a concert every week. The opening act is The Bush League which combines rock, soul, funk, and gospel to create “RVA Blues” which has been heard from NYC to the Gulf of Mexico and their latest CD may be up for a Grammy for Best Blues Album. www.thebushleague.com
Celebrate National Asparagus & Strawberry Month @ BFM! Shop at BFM for fresh local Asparagus and Strawberries and be sure to check the BFM’s schedule of food demos by J. M. Stock Provisions featuring recipes for both these popular early spring crops.
Birdhouse Farmers Market is convenient to VCU, Oregon Hill, Byrd Park, and the Fan via bicycle or foot, our new spot is next to the Randolph Community Center Pool, at 1507 Grayland Avenue between Allen and Randolph, just south of the Downtown Expressway. Hours: Tuesdays 3 – 6:30 pm. SNAP EBT, Credit/Debit cards, and cash accepted.
And many thanks to our 2017 sponsors and partners: Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream, Ellwood Thompson’s, Enrichmond Foundation, J. M. Stock Provisions, Randolph Community Center, Second Baptist Church, Shalom Farms, and Tricycle!
President James Monroe’s Birthday
From Hollywood Cemetery event announcement:
A wreath-laying ceremony in honor of President James Monroe’s birthday will be hosted by the James Monroe Memorial Foundation and the United States Army this Friday.
All are welcome to attend the ceremony in Presidents Circle.
(Event photo by Chris Beasley)
Sixth Annual Hollywood Cemetery Picnic Coming Up
Set for May 7, a Sunday.
From FaceBook event details:
Pack a picnic basket, bring a blanket and relax to sounds of great entertainment at Hollywood Cemetery.
Guided trolley car tours will be provided. An ice cream truck and hotdogs will be on site.
Performances by the Oak Lane Band and St. Christopher’s School’s acapella group BEAUX TIES.
The picnic is free to attend. Please RSVP Nancy Shepherd at (804) 648-8501 or email her at nshepherd@hollywoodcemetery.org for a reservation.
Councilperson Agelasto Holds 5th District Meeting Thursday
From City Council press release:
Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to hold a meeting for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District
All Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Central 5th Voter District, will hold a meeting for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District. Councilman Agelasto typically holds individual meetings for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District every other month throughout the year. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda for this meeting includes:
Special Guests
· The Honorable Levar M. Stoney, Mayor
City of Richmond, Virginia· The Honorable Betsy Carr, Virginia State Delegate
Virginia House of Delegates 69th Voter DistrictAgenda Items
· Richmond Public Library
Ms. Danita Green, Member, Richmond Public Library Board· Richmond Central 5th Voter District Updates
· Questions and Comments
WHEN Thursday, April 27, 2017
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.WHERE Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
William Byrd Park – Round House
621 Westover Road, Richmond, Virginia
(Located within William Byrd Park near the intersection of Lakeview Avenue and S. Robinson Street)CONTACT For more information, please contact, Amy Robins, Liaison for
The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Central 5th Voter District, at 804.646.5724 (tel), or amy.robins@richmondgov.com (email)– E N D –
OHNA Meeting Tuesday Evening
From email announcement:
April’s Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association meeting will be on Tuesday, April 25. We will meet in the St. Andrew’s Church Parish House (located at 236 S Laurel St) at 7:00PM.
“Paris in Words and Music” This Saturday
CMSCVA (Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia) partners with the Richmond Public Library to present “Paris in Words and Music” an informal event combining poetry, prose and music from composers and writers inspired by Paris, the “City of Light.”
What: “Paris in Words and Music”
When: Saturday, April 22, 2:00pm
Where: Richmond Main Public Library, 101 E. Franklin Street
Tickets: Free
