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“NO SHOCKOE STADIUM!”

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Over thirty people turned out yesterday evening at the William Byrd Community House for an organizational meeting of citizens opposed to the Shockoe Stadium proposal. In addition to a summary of the proposal, a listing of upcoming related dates, and much discussion, there was a preliminary presentation of alternatives to the City administration’s proposal for Shockoe Bottom development.

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This contrasts with the light attendance at the Mayor’s presentation in the 7th District last night, although there was a few people opposed to the ballpark proposal at that meeting too.

Meanwhile, 5th District Councilperson Parker Agelasto, who has come out against the Shockoe stadium plan so far, has announced a meeting on Jan. 9 at George Wythe high school to discuss Shockoe Bottom development. Other City Council members have announced meetings also.

From The Camel’s Beers and Banjos Night

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RVA Magazine recently reviewed a night at The Camel. Here’s a portion:

Beers and Banjos night features a different band every Friday, typically in the folk music genre. This week the band was Birdseye Speedwell. Birdseye Speedwell is a family band, comprised of Hannah Rucker, her parents (James and Anne Rucker), her aunt (Laura Kinnaman), and her uncle (Bruce Blizard). The family “started playing while living together locally in Oregon Hill,” but this was their first gig together in front of an audience at a venue–not that you’d notice. The band members played an array of instruments: guitars, fiddles, banjo, washboard, a bongo drum, and acabasa.

Holiday Market Rescheduled But Renegade Market Happens Today

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From email announcement:

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Due to the freezing rain, we’re cancelling the Holiday Market festivities for tomorrow, So We’re Having it on Dec. 17th!
Plan your holiday gift and treat shopping for Tuesday December 17! We’ll have the Holiday Pavilion up with lights, hot drinks and great handmade, locally grown or crafted foods and sooooo much spirit… you’ll wanna move in.

AND in the meantime our intrepid Renegaders will still be here today. So, FLY BY! Swoop in on those good Thanksgiving staples from The Byrd Farm, Faith Farm Foods, Mugsy’s Dogtown Lounge and more! (we’ll keep you posted!). Last market before Thursday! Go for it! Pantry’s calling…

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The best of late fall/winter root veggies, rich leafy greens, crisp sweet apples, luscious cheeses, honey and preserves for good and all.

You know you need some!

Stay warm and Eat well and Share some!

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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

More Party House Problems and Graffiti

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Despite complaints last week, party house problems persisted this weekend on both the 400 block of S. Laurel and 400 block of S. Cherry.

According to one neighbor:

“They had another huge loud party last night. (VCU Police) Officer Felton and RPD went out last week and spoke to them. It made no impact, since just a few days later they were back to it.”

In addition to more litter this morning, blue paint graffiti tags were found nearby:

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Renegade Market Today

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From email announcement:

Shop Like a Renegade..!…!
Seasonal temperatures with a little breeze make it easy to drop by and see how the community garden gets prepped for winter, plan your holiday menu and take stuff home to practice roasting, toasting, braising, blending, simmering and saucing.

Holiday Markets!
Beat the Black Friday factory madness by shopping local and handmade! Byrd House Renegade HOLIDAY Market Part One is next Tuesday, Nov. 26. Join us for holiday cheer under the Holiday Market Pavilion, warmth and good tides between shopping for a great selection of Renegade Vendor delights – homespun and gourmet, handspun and “OMG that is SO cool!”

NOTE: If you are a crafter with homemade* goodies you’d like to offer at the Byrd House Renegade HOLIDAY Market on Tuesday, November 26 and/or Tuesday, December 17, please send an email to me at byrdhousemarket at gmail.com. Spots are $10. Bring your own set-up or reserve a 6′ table under the Holiday Market pavilion. First come first served!
* Imported, handmade non-food items OK to sell if sourced from a humanitarian/social justice, nonprofit enterprise.

Renegade Market Food Drive
William Byrd Community House distributes food to more than 160 men, women and children every month, but as the weather gets colder, the need becomes greater and our shelves are emptying faster. Please ensure we don’t have to turn anyone away. For the next 4 weeks, the Byrd House Renegade Market will have a container into which you can drop off your contribution to our Food Pantry. Check www.WBCH.org for a list of nonperishable foods we need on a regular basis. Click on Wish List in the upper right corner for a menu of items
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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

Another Riverfront Plan? This Wednesday At The Va. War Memorial…

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From Church Hill People’s News:

The Virginia Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (VA ASLA) will hold a public input meeting for the James River Corridor Viewshed study within the City of Richmond.

The viewshed study is being conducted by the VA ASLA in association with the national organization of the American Society of Landscape Architects as a community service project which each state chapter is conducting or has conducted within the year 2013.

The meeting will take place on Wednesday November 20, 2013 at the Virginia War Memorial Building at 621 S. Belvidere Street, Richmond 23220. The meeting will be between 6-8PM in the Freedom Hall room.

Anyone with an interest in James River Corridor is welcome to participate.

Contact VA ASLA at (804) 523-2901 or marykidd@vaasla.org with any any questions.