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Message from the VCU Living Wage Campaign

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From email announcement:

The VCU Living Wage Campaign is holding a May Day rally, Wednesday May 1st in the VCU Commons Plaza. The living wage campaign wants students, workers, and educators to be more involved in the Universities allocation of the budget. We do not believe that any university employee (Service workers, Contracted workers, Adjunct professors) should not be paid a living wage.

In the recent Richmond Anti-poverty commission, the committee urged the cities three universities to pay their employees a living wage. We as students are here to see that through. As tuition paying students we allow this University to run, and each year we are paying more. We believe that we should have a say in where our money goes, and demand that it is used in what we believe are ethical ways. VCU Living Wage released a video last semester featuring an interview with Aramark regional manager Michael Martin. Due to Mr. Martin admitting to unacceptable working conditions on camera, Aramark and VCU has bullied and threatened the VCU Living Wage Campaign into taking it down.

We are asking students to show their support by joining us on campus and listen to African drums, spoken word, and speeches about the importance of a living wage in our university community. At the end of the rally we will personally deliver a list of demands to President Rao;s office and Aramark’s campus headquarters. Thank you for your time.

ONE Campaign Sponsors Film At St. Andrew’s Church On Saturday

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From St. Andrews Episcopal Church:

The ONE Campaign is sponsoring an exclusive free screening of the HBO film Mary and Martha on Saturday, April 27th at 4:00pm in our Chapel. This film is the heroic, true story of two mothers who, after the loss of their sons, become activists and dedicate themselves to the cause of malaria prevention. The trailer can be found at bit.ly/16Lc8HE. Pizza and light refreshments will be served after the show. You can RSVP online at bit.ly/152ffwK or contact Lee Williams at 874 – 1965.

VCU Paint The Town Green Saturday

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Paint The Town Green is a semi-annual VCU-sponsored cleanup of neighborhoods around Richmond.

From VCU event page:

Paint the Town Green 2013 will canvas the neighborhoods surrounding VCU to inculde, Randolph, Oregon Hill, The Fan, Carver, Jackson Ward, Union Hill, Mosby Ct.

Last year we had approximately 700 people attend, and this semester we are hoping to have about 1000 participants.

Show up with friends and family at 8:30 for a free breakfast, and participate in the clean up until 12pm. There will be a reception afterwards with more free food and drinks.

Afterwards head down to the annual Earth Day event at the 17th St Market. Student Participants who also attend the Earth Day Event and have a PTTG Armband will get a goody bag at the for helping out at the Earth Day Event.

Councilperson Agelasto to host 5th District Meeting set on April 24

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From City Council press release:

Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to hold meeting in 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, Central 5th Voter District will hold a district-wide meeting in the Richmond Central 5th Voter District. This is part of the regular meetings he is holding, which include information on his Central 5th Voter District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. All Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend.

The planned agenda/discussion topics for the upcoming meeting will include:

Agenda

· Chief Ray J. Tarasovic, Richmond’s New Police Chief
Richmond Police Department

· Richmond Parking Presentation
Ms. Lynne Lancaster, Parking Operations Manager
Richmond Department of Public Works

Mr. Steven Bergin, Parking Program Manager
Richmond Department of Public Works

· Richmond Public Schools Update
The Honorable Mamie L. Taylor, Member
Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees – Central 5th Voter District

· FY 2014/2015 Richmond Government Budget Review Process
Parker Agelasto, Councilman
Richmond City Council – Central 5th Voter District

· Questions, comments, ideas, suggestions and concerns

WHEN Wednesday, April 24, 2013
6:30-8:00 p.m.

WHERE Richmond Public Schools
Binford Middle School
1701 Floyd Avenue
Richmond, Virginia

WHO The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman
Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District

CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Parker C. Agelasto, Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District, at 804.646.6050 (tel), or parker.agelasto@richmondgov.com (email)

Sierra Club Does Electric Slide Protest On Sunday

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In case you are wondering why there are people dancing at Kanawha Plaza on a Sunday afternoon,

From the Virginia Sierra Club website:

WHEN: Sun., April 14 at 1 – 3 PM

WHERE: Kanawha Plaza, 7th & Canal Streets

Join us in sending a message to Dominion and the State Corporation Commission saying “No more dirty gas plants; it’s time to electric slide toward clean energy in VA!”

Dominion has proposed building another dirty fossil fuel plant, a fracked-fueled gas power plant in Brunswick County, while Virginia continues to slide behind in clean energy and climate protection.

In April the VA State Corporation Commission, our state’s energy regulators, will decide if Dominion can build this unnecessary gas plant, or instead require them to invest in safer, more reliable clean energy sources like wind, solar and energy efficiency first.

Monument 10K Saturday – Lots of Road Closings in the Area

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From Richmond Police:

The Richmond Police Department asks motorists to be mindful of runners, street closings and parking restrictions for the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K this Saturday. The events begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, with the Virginia 529 Kids Run. The first wave of the 10K steps off 8:30 a.m. near Broad and Harrison streets. The 10K’s finish line is on Franklin Street next to Monroe Park.

Logistics of the 10K will require numerous street closings and traffic pattern changes throughout the city beginning with parking restrictions starting at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 12. Restrictions and closures will continue until 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 13.

Richmond Police reminds all 10K event participants and attendees to take advantage of parking in the decks near the start and finish lines and to not leave any items that may tempt would-be thieves in plain view in your vehicle, regardless of where you park.

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5th District Community Action Team Meeting on Friday

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Randolph resident Gregory Day has posted an agenda for the April 12th meeting of the 5th District Action Team. More information is available on their FaceBook page.

5th District Community Action Team Meeting (5CAT)
Friday April 12, 2013
7:00p.m.
Melvin A. Fox Manor
18 W. 27th St. 23225
Meeting Called to Order
Prayer
Minutes of March 8, 2013 meeting
Presentation ——————–Sandra Turner / Turning Point Mental Health Services LLC
Old Business:
RPS Football / VHSL—————Everette Fields / Deborah Butterworth
Grayland Ave./ Harrison St. Intersection:
Gate Way
Bridge Parking
Janes Walk ———————————John Spain
New Business:
Donations for Janes Walk
School Board Rally
Town Hall —- Candidates Forum
City Council Information ——————————–Honorable Parker C. Agelesto
School Board District Forum – Closing of Schools – Group Participation (45 mins.)
*At the end of this discussion/brainstorming, 5 CAT will vote on what we will support as a group.

New business topics for next meeting
Next Meeting Date / Place
Meeting Adjouned

Renegade Market: Open and Counting Down!

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Byrd House Renegade Market Tuesday 3 to 6 pm.

From Byrd House Market email:

Gorgeous Weather at BYRD HOUSE RENEGADE MARKET…Great Anticipation for a Beautiful Spring, y’all.
CSAs at Byrd House Market

ORIGIN FARMS – www.originsfarm.com
EPIC GARDENS – www.epicgardens.com
FAITH FARM – faithfarmfoods.blogspot.com
BYRD FARM/RURAL VIRGINIA MARKET – www.byrdfarm.org
TOMTEN FARM – tomtenfarmva.org

wbch.org (about WBCH)
gracearentseducation.blogspot.com (about the library)
eatgoodgrowgreat.blogspot.com (all things food, health, culture, and good growth)
_____________________

Ana Edwards, Manager
Byrd House Market & Library Programs
Grace Arents Library & Education Center
William Byrd Community House
www.wbch.org / 804.643.2717 ext.306

Byrd House Bash Celebrates 90th Anniversary of William Byrd Community House

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From press release:

Byrd House Bash Celebrates 90th Anniversary of William Byrd Community House
Evening of entertainment, food tastings and live and silent auctions at Historic Tredegar will raise money for community-minded nonprofit

RICHMOND, VA (April 3, 2013) – William Byrd Community House, a social services organization that helps children, families and individuals address immediate challenges and build self-sufficiency, turns 90 this year.
To celebrate, the nonprofit is hosting its fourth annual Byrd House Bash fundraiser at Historic Tredegar on Saturday, April 27 from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit William Byrd Community House programs and services that assist the community’s most vulnerable.

Presented by NewMarket Corporation, the 2013 Byrd House Bash will feature a silent auction, a live auction, live music from The Good Birds, light fare from local restaurants and more. “This is a special year for the Byrd House Bash since we’re celebrating our 90th anniversary,” said Shelia Givens, executive director of William Byrd Community House. “It’s exciting to be able to reflect on the work that we’ve been able to do in Richmond so far and the ways we can benefit the community moving forward. We’re looking forward to celebrating with friends, sponsors and the community. They make our work possible.”

Comfort, Camden’s Dogtown Market, The Continental and other local restaurants will offer light fare and tastings. Beer and wine will be provided by Hardywood Park Craft Brewery and Barboursville Vineyards respectively.

The silent auction will feature items such as portrait packages from Cliff Bruce Studio, a custom jewelry piece by Jay Sharpe and oil change and state inspection packages from Midas of Richmond. New to this year’s Byrd House Bash, the live auction will include a one week Wintergreen vacation stay; dinner for six at Mamma ‘Zu plus limo ride, a one night stay at the Jefferson Hotel and a Redskins Fan package with a signed RGIII jersey, four tickets to a taping of Redskins Nation and two custom Redskins cornhole boards.

“We’re thrilled to sponsor this year’s Byrd House Bash and know that our contribution will directly benefit programs and services that help some of Richmond’s most vulnerable citizens,” said Bruce Hargrove, vice president of corporate resources at NewMarket Corporation. Other generous event sponsors include Hunton & Williams and CRT/tanaka.

Tickets are available in two tiers. A $50 ticket includes open bar with beer and wine. A $30 ticket comes with two drink tickets (beer and/or wine). All tickets include food from local restaurants, live music, a silent auction and a live auction. To purchase tickets, please visit http://byrdhousebash2013.eventbrite.com/# or call 804- 643-2717. For more details and the latest updates on the event, go to the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/590586094302189/?fref=ts. Parking for the event is free and available in the Tredegar lot next to the event site.

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