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Memorial Day Weekend Is Almost Here
Of course there will be somber ceremonies to remember our fallen at the Virginia War Memorial, culminating with this:
The public is invited to celebrate and remember our nation’s heroes at the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial. The ceremony is co-hosted by the American Legion 11th District, and Governor McDonnell will be on hand to deliver the keynote address.
Monday May 28th • 10 am
Virginia War Memorial, 621 S. Belvedere Street
FREE
At Hollyowood Cemetery:
History of Memorial Day at Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour
Learn about the history of Memorial Day from local scholar Jim DuPriest while taking a stroll through one of the most historic cemeteries in America. Be sure you don’t forget the walking shoes!
Sunday May 27th • 2pm – 4 pm
S. Cherry & Albemarle streets
$10 per person
On a more festive note, there is the 1st Annual Oregon Hill Invitational Soccer Tournament (click here for details).
Also, tonight, Captain America!
And if you act fast, you might be able to pick up a sweet foosball table after going to this Craigslist ad (click here).
Lots of Meetings Early This Week
I already mentioned the water pollution meeting on Wednesday, but there are a few other important meetings this week. Tonight the City’s anti-poverty commission seeks public feedback. While the meeting is in Gilpin Court, it would be interesting to include an Oregon Hill perspective. Tuesday, there is the monthly Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association meeting, but earlier the GRTC Task Force’s Macro Subcommittee will meet-
From City press release:
Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force has established and will hold two subcommittee meetings
All residents are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force has established and will hold two subcommittee meetings. The subcommittees include: the Macro Subcommittee, which will focus on long range transit planning issues, and the Services Subcommittee, which will focus on bus users’ service issues.
The purpose of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force is to make recommendations to Richmond City Council with regard to enhancing mass transit in the Metro-Richmond area and the efficiency and effectiveness of the GRTC Transit System. The meeting is free and open to the public and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
The two Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force Subcommittee meetings will be held as follows:
Historic Cemeteries Tour For Memorial Day
From the Valentine Richmond History Center:
May 28 Historic Cemeteries Tour (10am-1pm) Free for all veterans! BUS TOUR
Commemorate Memorial Day with a tour of Richmond’s historic cemeteries, including the Old Negro Burial Ground, St. John’s Church, Shockoe, Hebrew, Woodland and Hollywood Cemeteries. Learn about their layout, evolution as parks, artwork and notable tenants. Reservations required: (804) 649-0711 x301. Meet at the History Center.
Plan Now for The 1st Annual Oregon Hill Memorial Day Soccer Invitational: May 26 and May 27th
From the Facebook Event page:
The 1st Annual Oregon Hill Memorial Day Soccer Invitational: May 26 and May 27th — 7 v 7 tournament at Oregon Hill.
Register your team by emailing Ben Jones at hokiestox at gmail.com or by joining the Facebook event. Please include the jersey color and an estimate of the number of players attending the tournament.
Deadline to register is May 23rd.
Games will last approximately 40 minutes with two, 20 minute halves. Tournament style (round robin, etc) depends on total number of teams in attendance.
Suggested donation is 2$ per player for referee costs.
4th Precinct MPACT Meets Tomorrow Evening
The Mayor’s Participation, Action, & Communication Team for 4th Precinct meets tomorrow evening.
From announcement:
PLEASE JOIN MPACT and THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION and COMMUNITY FACILITIES
TOMRROW!
Thursday, May 17, 2012 @ 6PM
Linwood Holton Elementary School
1600 W. Laburnum Ave.As we embark on another fun filled summer and children begin their summer vacation it is important that they have constructive activities to partake in. It is just as important that parents are also able to enjoy the season with their children through other family activities and events.
Please join MPACT and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities to hear about these events and activities. Some of which include upcoming summer programs, this year’s Summer Camp Program, pool schedules, and Movies in the Park.
BHM: Tuesday 5/15, 3:30-7pm
From announcement:
Byrd House Market: Tuesday May 15
Well All, we’re two weeks in to the market season and the weather remains fine. A little sun, a little rain, the crops are rising and the scenery is lush. If you haven’t taken advantage of our landmark (in our opinion) Mulberry tree’s berry dropping you might want to jump on it. Tour the Byrd House Farmlet with Matthew our Farmlet Project Coordinator, and learn more about the Allegheny Mountain School. Come by and enjoy the shady environs and some of the perks for shopping our fine, fine farmers and food producers…2 Weeks! 2 Winners!
Support your Byrd House Market. Our weekly raffle is generously sponsored by Byrd Farm & Rural Virginia Market. $1 ticket gets you a chance at a week’s share of goodies from Byrd Farm – value $33.83. Win this week, pick up your share next week. And we get to see your pretty face. Not too shabby!3rd Tuesday Jam at BHM
Today you can jam with other acoustic musicians under the Mulberry Tree. Coordinated by longtime vendor, Patricia Stansbury of Epic Gardens, this monthly session brings local and visiting string musicians together to practice and share synergistically melodic and rhymthic good sounds. Beginners welcome!Storytelling at the Market – Caroline and Beth are Back!
Caroline was in the “house” last week. Today, 4:30-5:30 pm, Beth joins us from the Richmond Public Library Main Branch. Bring the kids, your inner kid, and enjoy the afternoon under the Mulberry Tree.Byrd House Bash
Thursday, May 24th, sponsored by the Associate Board of Governors of William Byrd Community House. Enjoy a night of good old southern hospitality including a silent auction featuring gift packages from local vendors, food from local restaurants, bourbon tastings and live music. 6:30 – 9:30 pm at Historic Tredegar, 500 Tredegar Street. $30 ticket includes: open bar (beer/wine), bourbon tastings, food from local restaurants and a live band. Silent auctions and food donors include: Peter Blair, VMFA, Comfort, Riverside Outfiters, Juleps New Southern Cuisine, Bikram Yoga Richmond, Six Burner, Olio, and more! Purchase tickets at http://byrdhousebash.eventbrite.com/. All proceeds benefit William Byrd Community House.Saving Celery in your Fridge
Celery limp and turning brown? “A celery bunch can be stored in the fridge by putting the root end in a wide-mouthed jar with an inch of water and tent the top with a plastic bag.” And what about molding lemons? Cilantro sliming over? Sour cream becoming decorative? This usually happens because beyond the recipe we bought these ingredients for, we don’t know what to do with them! Check this piece for tips on saving and using these commonly wasted good foods: http://grist.org/food/four-foods-you-probably-waste-and-how-to-stop/Farmers Markets Become Key Weapon in Combating Food Deserts
http://grist.org/locavore/thousands-more-farmers-markets-soon-to-be-open-to-food-stamp-users/—
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Ana Edwards, Manager
Byrd House Market & Library Programs
Grace Arents Library & Education Center
Pine Street Yard Sale Drop-Off This Saturday
I already mentioned the Sierra Club U of R Yard Sale this Saturday.
And it looks like the Church Hill Yard Sale will be on May 20.
But Pine Street Baptist Church is having a yard sale on May 19th (not this Saturday, but next one) at 8 am.
All proceeds will benefit the mission activities of the church, such as CARITAS homeless ministry, adult home ministry. Their youth group will be selling coffee and donuts that morning and hot dogs and drinks around lunch to raise money for their summer camp activities.
The Church is accepting donated items for the sale this Saturday from 10 am until 2 pm or on Friday, May 18th from 4 pm to 8 pm.They will also be glad to pick up at a convenient time by appointment. Call or email the Church to set up a time (804 644 0339, info at pinestbaptist.com).
This and other yard sales can be a good way for students to recycle their belongings at the end of the year, instead of dumping them in the trash.
Dogs In Hollywood Cemetery
From the Valentine Richmond History Center:
May 19 History Hounds Explore Hollywood Cemetery (10am-12pm) WALKING TOUR
Dogs are invited to join their owners for this walking tour of Hollywood Cemetery, in partnership with the SPCA. Dogs must have current shots, mix well with others and remain on a leash. Owners are responsible for water and cleaning up after their dogs. Space is limited. Reservations required: (804) 649-0711 x301. Meet outside the cemetery gates at Cherry and Albemarle streets.
Saturday’s Treasures And Then Some
From neighbor:
The estate sale at 409 1/2 S. Laurel will be back on this Saturday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Please come out and check out some treasures!
A lot of things happening around downtown this Saturday:
President Obama (and Coach Smart) is speaking at VCU, so beware of traffic craziness in that direction. (Maybe someone else will speak up…)
Although a bit out of the neighborhood, bicycle riders will converge at Dove Street and Richmond Henrico Turnpike at 10 am for the long awaited ribbon cutting of the Cannon Creek Greenway. It will be interesting to see how this and other greenway connections contribute to the Cap2Cap Trail (click here for their ride next weekend) and the East Coast Greenway. According to the latest riverfront planning, the East Coast Greenway will include the pedestrian bridge under Belle Island.
As mentioned here earlier, Oregon Hill’s closest branch of the Richmond Public Library, the Main branch, will be hosting the Friends of the Richmond Public Library Book Sale. Across 2nd Street from the Main library, the Richmond Hostel will be hosting a yard sale from 9 am to noon.
Also, Asian Festival at the Richmond Convention Center and Que Pasa Festival on the Canal Walk.
And then, closer to home, Medea Benjamin will be appearing at the William Byrd Community House from 7 pm to 9 pm at a Defenders meeting. Medea Benjamin is promoting her new book called Drone Warfare.