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Saturday’s Treasures And Then Some

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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.

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