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August 24 at 8:00 PM
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This Tuesday at Byrd House Market
From email announcement:
3rd Tuesday Jam
Our cat has abandoned the kitchen floor for our bed once more as our most reliable indicator that the seasons are changing. Fiddling and plucking in the market tells us its the 3rd Tuesday of the month and the sudden hush of students of all ages as the reality strikes that bells will call them back to class. These are the signs of autumn on my mind…So start thinking stocks, and soups and stews. Creamy vegetable bisques with cheese and toasted breads. Late tomato bruschetti and light fresh sauces over sauteed, steamed or roasted fresh veggies of almost any kind you like. Savor the last weeks of summer and the illusion of freedom and carefreeness – let your foods embody what’s good and nostalgic, what good and coming soon.
This week, we bid farewell to Almadina and welcome Ettamae’s Oven. It’s been a rough year at the market between the economy, the heat and the storms, especially for our smaller, newer entrepreneurs. I have really enjoyed seeing the end of market trading between vendors to help support each other and strengthen bonds of shared experience. Spread the word – Byrd House Market is a great community because of its people and because its got the right stuff and the right attitude!
and Don’t Forget!
Visit William Byrd Community House’s website – it pays to know just how Byrd House Market, the Grace Arents Community Garden and the Byrd House Farmlet make up the outdoor nutrition education program of WBCH’s Library – to know how these work with the daily integration of social safety net services with early childhood education and after school programs to transform lives and build self-sufficiency in everyone who comes to our agency for help and encouragement. Next year WBCH celebrates 90 years of great work in Richmond. www.WBCH.org. Learn more. Volunteer. Support. Thanks! (See Richmond UNITE notice below)Who’s Your Favorite Farmers Market?
Voting is still on for the 2012 America’s Favorite Famers Market contest at VaGrown. Click the button at byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com. AND at VaGrown here are two more marketing resources: Official Virginia Farmers’ Market Week Proclamation (last week, but nice for your “wall”) and Grow Virginia’s Economy: Take the $10 a Week Challenge (ongoing)Farmers and Foodies on Facebook!
Our vendors are talking, sharing photos and showing off their great stuff on Facebook! Check it out: http://www.facebook.com/?sk=nfMORE Save-the-Dates:
2012 Hans S. Falck Lecture on Social Responsibility will be Thursday, October 4th at St. Andrew’s School. THEME – Eradication of Poverty: Utopia or Reality? The Intersection between Housing, Livelihood and Transportation.hanssfalcklectures.blogspot.com
National Food Day (Oct.24) is October 23rd at Byrd House Market! www.foodday.org. We’ll have a chiropractor, VCU Wellness Department, a scavenger hunt and more.Raffles
A $1 raffle ticket gets you a shot at $33.83 in Byrd Farm goodies and supports Byrd House Market! Every week all season long! We have had a happy winner every week – it’s a great deal and your pantry will love you for it.
and Massage????
For every $10 you spend at the featured vendor of the week, you get 1 minute of chair massage with Robin Raver! Different vendor every week! Check the chalkboard for this week’s vendor. (Last week Robin tore into the boulders in my neck and shoulder blade muscles so hard she made me wish I could cry in front of everyone. She said “you may not like me now, but in a couple days I will be your goddess! Lucky for us both as soon as I stood up I wanted to fall to my knees and a week later the boulders are pebbles and I can turn my head!) So since you’re going to spend $20-30 anyway, go get a massage. Or not. I’m just sayin…Grants for Agricultural Producers
WASHINGTON, August 16, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today invited agricultural producers to apply for grants to increase the value of their products.
“Producers can greatly enhance the bottom line of their businesses and improve their economic prospects when they improve the value of their products, thus expanding their markets and customer base,” Vilsack said. “The Value Added Producer Grant program (VAPG) has a proven track record of doing just that and I am pleased to announce that we are inviting producers to apply for these grants by the deadline. The funds in this program enable America’s farmers, ranchers and rural business owners to find ways to expand their product offerings, revenue streams and create more economic opportunity by bringing additional value to what they already produce.Read more…. http://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/USDAOC-4f4adb
Byrd House Market Today
From email announcement:
What’s on my mind???
Cool waters and breezes of fall approaching… In the meantime, its Byrd House Market in August! Which I actually find MUCH better than July. Today will be lovely, breezy and bright – humidity down a bit while being a little warmish. An isolated storm here and there. Altogether a great day to head to the market to stock up or shop for tonight’s great meal, the week’s lunches… or today’s treat!Ettamae’s returns with breads, rolls and a sundry good spread of savory pies, etc. Almadina comes back this week. Agriberry’s got some blackberry meringue, I hear (could be a rumor…). Bring your egg cartons and milk share bottles back!!! Buy a Raffle Ticket or Two or Three!
Conversely it’s also a great time to give: Our food pantry which serves families, unaccompanied adults and seniors each week, is running low on nonperishables and perishables alike. The farmlet is growing food, but not quite enough to keep up with demand. So visit our Food Pantry Wish List at http://www.wbch.org/?page_id=213 and see what you can bring to the Byrd House Market Information Tent. Thank you!
Who’s Your Favorite Farmers Market?
Voting is still on for the 2012 America’s Favorite Famers Market contest at VaGrown. Click the button at byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com. AND at VaGrown here are two more marketing resources: Official Virginia Farmers’ Market Week Proclamation (last week, but nice for your “wall”) and Grow Virginia’s Economy: Take the $10 a Week Challenge (ongoing)Farmers and Foodies on Facebook!
Our vendors are talking, sharing photos and showing off their great stuff on Facebook! Check it out: http://www.facebook.com/byrdhousemarketMORE Save-the-Dates:
2012 Hans S. Falck Lecture on Social Responsibility will be Thursday, October 4th at St. Andrew’s School. THEME – Eradication of Poverty: Utopia or Reality? The Intersection between Housing, Livelihood and Transportation. hanssfalcklectures.blogspot.comNational Food Day (Oct.24) is October 23rd at Byrd House Market! www.foodday.org. Stay tuned for details on our Food Day event(s)!
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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 Market Today
From email announcement:
Byrd House Market weathers the weather as Tuesday seems to be storm day this season! Join us tomorrow (wet or dry) for great food for your body and soul. We can hunker together while sprinkled with distant reminders of Hurricane Ernesto… Moderate temperatures mixed with the finest selection of foods for delicious meals… Check the Market Map or do a Product Search from the Byrd House Market blog to find your favorite things.
Harry Gore (http://www.facebook.com/harry.gore.75?sk=info) will play his brand of funky, pop-groovy tunes with throw-back harmonies and one of the sweetest bass sounds around. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=403273 (If it rains, this will be rescheduled.)
A great group of William & Mary Volunteers will be available to help vendors during set-up, do a little facepainting and a little shopping while with us. This service learning group will work in the farmlet in the morning and take a field trip in the afternoon to some botanically rich location guided by our own Matthew Daniel, Farmlet manager. See if you can spot them!
First Tuesday Film will accept the August dictum and take August off. Next month, labor, economies, and beauty take a front seat! Save the Date: Sept. 3!
Sustenance and Wild Heaven are on hiatus. Salt Pork is back. We’ll keep you posted on our rain-tender venders but the FARMERS of Byrd House Market will be ready fer ya, rainor shine.
Though, could you do a dance for light and lovely rain (rather than the other kind, ok? great, thanks!)
Another Save the Date: National Food Day (Oct.24) is October 23rd at Byrd House Market! www.foodday.org. Stay tuned for details on our Food Day event(s)!
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____________________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
August’s Hollywood Cemetery and Symbolism Tours
From the Valentine Richmond History Center:
Aug. 12 Hollywood Cemetery (2-4pm) WALKING TOUR
An extension of the daily “Highlights” tour, this version covers in more detail the cemetery’s unique history, landscape design, architecture, symbols and residents. Meet at the cemetery entrance at Cherry and Albemarle streets.Aug. 25 NEW! Hollywood Cemetery: Symbolism and Monument Styles (2-4pm) WALKING TOUR
If cemeteries could talk, what could they tell you about those buried there? Learn to interpret the spiritual, occupational, vegetal and fraternal signs and symbols found on Hollywood’s headstones and ironworks. Discover the historical origins of the many monument styles including cradle stones, pyramids, pier stones, mausoleums and reliquaries. Meet at the cemetery entrance at Cherry and Albemarle streets.
Reminder: Group Ride in Memory of Lanie Kruszewski Tomorrow Night
There will be a lot of bicycle traffic in the neighborhood tomorrow night as part of the group ride in memory of Lanie Kruszewski, the unfortunate victim of a hit-and-run Sunday night on River Road.
From the FaceBook event page:
Event Instructions
• Take some time to reflect on meaning of this event at the overlook area before you depart.
• Leave the overlook area in “waves” of six to eight riders. This will give less congestion in the streets and a safer ride.
• Obey the stop lights
• Ride single file
• Depart from the start point in groups of 6 to 8 and avoid bunching up
• Bright light in front and blinking light in the back of the bikeRegards,
Gill
Lanie Kruszewski Memorial Ride. Start 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM, Sunday, August 5.
PARK VCU Laurel St. Garage (between Main and Cary) Leg, Miles Total, Miles
Ride South on Laurel St. to the James River Overlook 0.5 0.5
START Laurel St. Overlook (depart in groups of 6 to 8)
1Proceed on S. Pine St 0.4 0.9
2 Left on Idlewood Ave 0.1 1
3 Right on S. Cherry St. 0.1 1.1
4 Left on Floyd Ave 0.4 1.5
5 Right on N. Harrrison St 0.1 1.6
6 Left on W. Clay St 0.5 2.1
7 Right on Bowe St. 0.2 2.3
8 1st Left on W. Leigh St 0.1 2.4
STOP Visit Maggie Walker School at Lombardy and Leigh St.
9 Take Lombardy St. South 0.3 2.7
10 Right on W. Grace St. 0.3 3
11 Left on N. Allen Ave 0.2 3.2
12 1st Right on Monument Ave. 1.3 4.5
13 Left on Roseneath Rd 0.5 5
14 Left on Grove Av. 1.6 6.6
15 Right on N. Harrrison St 0.1 6.7
16 Left on Grayland Ave 0.3 7
17 Left on Idlewood Ave 0.2
7.218 Right on S. Laurel St. 0.5 7.7
END Laurel St. Overlook
Richmond’s Big Latch On set for Saturday
From City press release:
Richmond, VA – The Richmond Healthy Start Initiative is partnering with Bon Secours Richmond Health System, HCA Healthcare and VCU Health System (VCUHS) to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with the Big Latch On, on Saturday, August 4 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bell Tower on Capitol Square. The Richmond event is part of a worldwide gathering of thousands of breastfeeding women and their babies and/or children who will assemble in their communities to take part in synchronized breastfeeding events. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and nursing mothers and their babies in the metro-Richmond area are invited to participate in the Big Latch On. In the event of inclement weather, the Big Latch On will move to Virginia State Capitol House Room 3, which is accessible through the Bank Street visitor’s entrance.
Richmond Healthy Start Initiative Project Director Rose Stith Singleton noted, “Breastfeeding contributes to the normal growth and development of babies and children. Babies and children who are not breastfed are at increased risk of infant morbidity and mortality, adult obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and premenopausal breast cancer and ovarian cancer in both mom and baby. The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months of a baby’s life to optimize the benefits, continuing to breastfeed for 2 years and as long thereafter as is mutually desired by a woman and her child.” Continue reading
A group ride to benefit the family of Lanie Kruszewski
From the Facebook event page:
Lanie was the unfortunate victim of a hit-and-run Sunday night on River Road. We would like to do a ride in her honor and raise some money for her family and partner and ease some of their burdens in their time of need.
The ride will begin at 9-9:30 pm next Sunday at the Oregon Hill lookout. Riders are asked to bring lights (the more the better) and we would prefer everyone wear helmets. The ride’s pace will not be fast, and all riders of all experience levels are encouraged to come. At our destination we would like to leave a ghost bike as well as flowers or anything anyone would like to add. I apologize for the event’s short notice. We are recommending a donation of 5 dollars or more, and of course all of the proceeds will be going to Lanie’s family and partner.
5th Tuesday Market Today
From email announcement:
5th Tuesday this month…
that’s enough, don’t you think? If you type “summer smoothies” into a search engine and get “Hellman’s” you know your day is off to a weird start. So, let’s pretend that didn’t happen and concentrate on what’s really good: 3 vendors have tomatilloes, 4 vendors have raspberries, 5 have tomatoes,Gotta be there! byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com – Market Map and Product Search under “For Market Goers” tab…
Sierra Club
This week, actually: Encouraging energy alternatives that will help us preserve what mother earth is made of, representatives of the Sierra Club will be at the market this week. www.sierraclub.orgRaffles
A $1 raffle ticket gets you a shot at $33.83 in Byrd Farm goodies and supports Byrd House Market! Every week all season long! We have had a happy winner every week – it’s a great deal and your pantry will love you for it.Visit the Farmlet
Peppers abound, cucumbers cavorting, bees may beard this week, herbs bloomin, greenhouse growin. Visit the food “we feed our community”. Special thanks to Victory Farm for providing weekly gleanings from their gorgeous harvest.Make BHM @ WBCH Americas Favorite Market!
National Farmers Market Week, August 5 – 12, 2012
Announced by Governor Bob McDonnell
Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!This Week and Every Week ! with You !
Facepainting by Nadine and Jodie, Storytelling by Beth from Richmond Public Library,
Great Food (by everyone!), Great Shade by the Mulberry, Great Nutrition (all over the place),
Great People (start blushing)!
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____________________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
Underwater Choir Recording Scheduled for August
As the new group RVA League of Leisure and Public Pool Appreciation takes shape, some events are starting to be scheduled. This one is for August 11 at 1 pm in the bottom of the Randolph Public Pool. Practice, practice, practice.
From the Facebook event page:
This event’s platform is continuing to re-envision our public space while providing a recognizable pastime in performance. The direction of this recording situates the group in a circle formation dialoging to one another. Submerging together the group screamingly sing which will be received through the condenser microphones in the center of the ring.
Advancing towards this event I realized that this pastime of underwater vocal projection is enjoyed through basic achievement in absurdity. The enlarged statement making of the group dilutes any talent, content, or exacted consciousness. This fundamental encourages participation whether cloaked or not and now being said i hope to see you, my friends, at Randolph Public Pool 1pm sharp for a musical collapsing of classical reservations. hahaha ♥