The Byrd House
RENEGADE MARKET
IS ON!Tuesdays 3 to 6 PM
November – April
The RENEGADE Market
has begun!
Our renegaders include…
Agriberry
Bill’s Produce
Origins Farm
Mugsy’s Dogtown Lounge
Faith Farm Foods
The Byrd Farm / Rural Va Market
Tomten Farm
Deer Run Farm
Epic Gardens
ArcAngel Creations
Visit byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com
for directions and more.
From the RPL website:
Book lovers- you’ll find thousands of hardbacks, paperbacks, CDs, DVDs, children’s books and more, at great prices at the Main Library!
Friday, November 7, 2014
Friends members only: 10:00 AM-12 Noon
Open to the public: 12 Noon-5:00 PM & 7-9:00 PM
Saturday, November 8, 2014
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
All proceeds from the Friends Book Sale benefit Richmond Public Library programs. So… support the library and shop, shop, shop:
Hardbacks: $2
DVDs & CDs: $1 per disc- maximum of $5 per set
Paperbacks: $.50
Children’s books: $.50
Casettes: $.25 per cassette- up to a maximum of $2 per set
Sheet music: $.25
Great prices on special collection books! (closed Friday evening)
If you’re not a member of the Friends, and would like to shop the Friends preview sale hours, you can join at the door Friday morning.
Reminder – – VOTE on TUESDAY, November 4th
Polling location: Clarke Springs Elementary School
1101 DANCE STREET
RICHMOND, VA 23220-6112
6:00am – 7:00pm
MUST bring photo identification
Candidate Details:
Office Jurisdiction Ballot Name Party Web Site
United States Senate Statewide Ed W. Gillespie Republican http://www.edforsenate.com
United States Senate Statewide Mark R. Warner Democrat http://www.markwarnerva.com
United States Senate Statewide Robert C. Sarvis Libertarian http://www.robertsarvis.com
Member House of Representatives – 03 03 Robert C. “Bobby” Scott Democrat http://www.bobbyscottforcongress.com
Clerk of Court RICHMOND CITY Edward F. Jewett Democrat http://www.jewettforclerk.com
Clerk of Court RICHMOND CITY Emmett J. Jafari Independent Facebook: Emmett Jay For Clerk
Constitutional Amendment:
Explanation of Proposed Constitutional Amendment
The proposed amendment would authorize the General Assembly to exempt from taxation the real property of any surviving spouse of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces who was killed in action, as determined by the US Department of Defense. The exemption would apply to the spouse’s principal place of residence even if the surviving spouse moves to a new principal address within the Commonwealth. The amendment does not require the surviving spouse to have been residing in the Commonwealth at the time the veteran was killed in action. The exemption would end if the spouse remarries.
A “yes” vote will make effective legislation exempting from real property taxation (real estate tax) the principal residence of the surviving spouse of any member of the US armed forces who was killed in action.
A “no” vote will leave the Constitution unchanged.
Yes – For the Measure Proponents say: 1. The exemption assists families of armed forces members who gave their lives for their country. 2. As a constitutional amendment this exemption is permanent.
No – Against the Measure Opponents say: 1. As an open-ended, unfunded mandate on localities, the governmental unit that regulates, imposes and collects the real property tax, it will reduce localities’ revenue with no compensating revenues to locally fund services. 2. A constitutional amendment does not allow any flexibilities if the Commonwealth’s financial circumstances change in the future.
From Byrd House Market’s blog:
It’s been a long, great year, but on October 28th the Byrd House Market will be hosting the last market day of 2014. To mark the occasion, we’ll be having a special raffle contest for one of three art based prizes. Otherwise, stop by to stock up for the winter season.
Raffle tickets are $2 each, OR buy 2 tickets and get 1 FREE!
A collage titled Winter Wonderland created by local artist Dare Boles. Looking for a new wintertime decoration for your home? Look no further! This one-of-a-kind piece is perfect for art collectors.
A numbered and signed lithograph of the Byrd House Market from local illustrator Eliza B. Askin. Ever wondered what the Byrd House Market looked like in its early days? Well then, this is the item for you! Perfect for Market regulars, art collectors, and Richmonders alike.
A 1,000 piece puzzle featuring the painting The Sierra Range by artist Charley Harper. Charley Harper, an American artist who lived from 1922-2007, designed many posters for different national areas, parks, and conservation organizations, the design for this puzzle being one of them. Perfect for nature-lovers and anyone young at heart who enjoys a good puzzle.
The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association will be meeting Tuesday, October 28, at 7 pm at the William Byrd Community House.
From email announcement:
Happy National Food Day!
It’s Real JUST Food Day @ Byrd House Market
Shop Real Food from our Local Growers and Makers.
RAFFLE!
Check out all items being raffled at the information table at the Byrd House Market Tuesdays 3:30-7 PM. All proceeds will benefit William Byrd Community House’s Byrd House Market and Neighborhood Nutrition Incentive Fund (provides SNAP matching funds and family discounts at the Market)! Winners will be announced on the opening day of Renegade Market. Prizes include:
a photography book titled “Sunburn” by local artist Chris McCaw
a numbered and signed lithograph of the Byrd House Market from local illustrator Eliza B. Askin
a gift package from Quirk GalleryMAKE YOUR OWN BIRDFEEDER!
Children can join Emily and Louis in the Community Garden today to make their very own birdfeeder to take home.RENEGADE MARKET
Renegade Market, our winter market, will begin Tuesday, November 4. Join us every Tuesday of the season between 3 and 6 PM!THE $10 DEAL graciously offered by
Agriberry, Origins Farm, Byrd Farm, Epic Gardens, and Tomten FarmOpen to the Public @ VCU:
TONIGHT, October 21st
Growing Cities Film and Discussion; Commons Theater, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Thursday, October 23rd
Healthy Eating on $5 a day; Commons Theater, 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Real Food, Just Food Panel Discussion; Commons Virginia Rooms C/D, 7:00 – 8:30 PMOct. 28: Closing Day
Deals, a Vendor Pot-Luck & Raffles!
Nov. 4 is Election Day and first day of the Renegade Market!
SNAP @ THE MARKET
Use Your Credit, Debit or SNAP EBT Cards!
Visit byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com
for directions and more.
The City’s Urban Design Committee will be doing a final review of the plans for the Idlewood roundabout on Thursday, November 6th at 10 am in the 5th floor conference room at City Hall.
Please click the following link to see the letter on this subject.
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Also, you can click here for a previous post.
16 Young Adult Authors at the Main library on Thursday, Oct. 16. It is an evening of just talking about books! The event will also have food and raffles and plenty of opportunity to visit with the authors.
The Partnership For Smarter Growth is sponsoring an author talk on Monday, October 6:
Please join PSG and the VCU Urban and Regional Planning Student Association (URPSA) as we welcome Benjamin Ross, author of
Dead End: Suburban Sprawl and the Rebirth of American Urbanism
Monday, October 6
7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
VCU Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom ABenjamin headed Maryland’s Action Committee for Transit during much of its long fight to build a light rail line outside Washington, D.C. After a 25-year battle, the Purple Line will begin construction next year.
In Dead End he traces how the ideal of a safe, green, orderly retreat where hardworking members of the middle class could raise their children away from the city mutated into the McMansion- and strip mall-ridden suburbs of today. He finds that sprawl is much more than bad architecture and sloppy planning. Its roots are historical, sociological and economic.
It is free, but please register by clicking here and signing up for a ticket.
Then, on Friday, James River Association & Green Unity VCU are co-hosting the award-winning film Damnation at 8 pm, also at the VCU Student Commons.
Some call it a movement, others call it a generational shift in values. DamNation documents both – and the undeniable momentum behind river restoration that has begun to take hold in our country.
From Hollywood Cemetery’s FaceBook page:
If you haven’t had a chance to read “Winnie Davis: Daughter of the Lost Cause”, you can buy a copy of the book at our event on Oct. 8th. Author Heath Lee will be talking about the book’s connections to Hollywood Cemetery and signing copies. We hope you’ll attend!
