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Upcoming events at the Virginia War Memorial

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From press release:

Author of Warriors Remembered To Showcase
Vietnam Veterans Memorials Across United States

WHAT:
• Book talk and signing: “Warriors Remembered”
• 240-page photo documentary of 100 state memorials to Vietnam veterans
• Free admission. Free parking.

WHEN:
• Friday, May 4, 2012
• 12 noon – 2 p.m. EDT
WHERE:
• Freedom Hall, Lower Level
• Virginia War Memorial, 621 South Belvidere Street, Richmond, VA 23220.
WHO:
• Col. Albert J. Nahas, USA (Ret.)
• Author of “Warriors Remembered”
• Twenty-six year U.S. Army veteran with service from Vietnam to Desert Storm

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Upcoming events at the Virginia War Memorial:

May 16 (7 p.m.) Richmond Times-Dispatch Public Square. Topic “Are We Doing Enough To Help Our Veterans?”

May 28 (10 a.m.) The Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony. Keynote speaker: Governor Bob McDonnell.

Richmond Hostel Committee Meets Tomorrow

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From announcement:

The May Richmond Hostel Committee meeting is this Tuesday at 7PM at 7 N 2nd Street. The building is across from the main branch of the Richmond Public Library between Main and Franklin streets.

We’ll be talking about:
Building renovation – updates
Upcoming yard sale of the building’s surplus items
Fundraising update
Earth Day updates and brainstorming for upcoming outreach activities
All are welcome!

Sarah Weisiger
Richmond Hostel Committee, Chair

Shiny Arts & Crafts Market Sunday

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From Ana Edwards, Byrd Market Manager:

Hey all – we’re doing an event to benefit the market and programs at William Byrd Community House and need 2-3 volunteers to help us manage the afternoon: Shiny Arts & Crafts Market on Sunday April 22 from 1-5pm – This is a showcase of local artisan hand-crafted fine, decorative and utilitarian arts. Little to no heavy lifting is required – simply help us be on duty and help keep things running smoothly for our vendors and shoppers. As a bonus you can shop before everyone else! And maybe sample the baked goods??? Email shinyartsandcrafts at gmail.com. See Shiny Arts & Crafts Market event on facebook too! http://www.facebook.com/events/338652722865049/

After Painting The Town Green, Check Out The World In Monroe Park

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It’s not too late to make plans to join VCU’s Paint The Town Green effort this Saturday morning.

Afterwords, you may think about enjoying the VCU Intercultural Festival, which takes place from 12 noon to 6 pm in Monroe Park.

Given the protest the day before, it is pretty clear that Monroe Park is getting a lot of use. I will just add the editorial comment that it would be good to see its planned renovations funded.

Paint the Town Green to beautify neighborhoods around VCU

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From Fan of the Fan’s post:

VCU students and neighbors will work together to beautify the neighborhoods around the college during Paint the Town Green this Saturday, April 14. Meet at in Monroe Park at 8:30AM for breakfast, community service projects begin at 9AM. Participating neighborhoods include Jackson Ward, The Fan, Oregon Hill, Randolph, and Carver.

All of the volunteers assembled at Monroe Park before breaking up into teams to work in neighborhoods surrounding campus. Photo by John Venuti. (Paint the Town Green 2011)

“We hope to have close to 500 volunteers this time,” said program director and Community Coordinator, Ron Brown. “This year we have partnered with more neighborhoods [including Jackson Ward] and the City of Richmond’s Love My Block initiative,” said Brown. This year’s Paint the Town Green Event will include both the Monroe Park and Medical campus. To register for the event or for more information, email neighbors@vcu.edu.

Paint the Town Green, a community service and partnership initiative, is held tentatively on the second Saturday of every April and October. Paint the Town Green is sponsored by the VCU Council for Community Engagement, the neighboring VCU communities, the Monroe Park and MCV Student Government Associations and The Alumni Association.

Submitted by Jose Menjivar

Robbins At Main Library For First Friday

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From Richmond Public Library:

Best-selling author David L. Robbins has adapted his suspense-filled, compassionate thriller, Scorched Earth, for the stage. A rural Virginia community is torn apart when the tiny body of a stillborn, mixed-race baby is exhumed from the graveyard, and the neighboring church is burned to the ground. Join us as Robbins discusses his creative process and the upcoming world premiere on April 13 at the Barksdale Theatre.

Robbins began writing fiction in 1997 and has since published nine novels, and the stage play Scorched Earth. He is the founder of the James River Writers, co-founder of the non-profit Podium Foundation and currently teaches advanced creative writing at VCU.

The program is free and the public is invited.

Friday, April 6 at 7:00 p.m.
Main Library
Davenport Special Collections Room

Also, please note:

All libraries will be closed Friday, April 6. The Main Library will be open from 6:30-9 p.m. for the First Friday Art Walk.