The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 26th at 7:00 pm at the William Byrd Community House.
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More Party House Problems and Graffiti
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:
13th annual Oregon Hill Turkey Bowl
From the Facebook event page:
Thursday, November 28, 2013
10am: oregon hill field. Thanksgiving day Nov. 28th.
for those who are new: this is a friendly game of soccer.
Renegade Market Today
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…
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.
Open High Breakfast
This is a photo from this morning of Open High Principle Peter Glessman welcoming guests to a ‘Friends of Open High School Breakfast’.
Tree Stewards!
From email announcement:
Richmond Tree Steward classes will begin again in January with a 10 week course that is packed with information and delivered by excellent speakers. Our hope is that the room is filled with citizens who want to join our efforts to help care for the urban forest and be a community resource. Since class size is limited preference will be given to those who wish to become Certified Tree Stewards and volunteer with our organization.
Get more information and apply at http://richmondtreestewards.org/tree-steward-class-2014/
According to the site, the deadline to apply is November 22.
Uprisings in Brazil Event at WBCH On Saturday
From the Flying Brick’s website:
We here at the Flying Brick Library are excited to be co-hosting this event with the William Byrd Community House!
When: November 17th, 7pm
Where: The William Byrd Community House, 224 S. Cherry St. in Oregon Hill
The June 2013 Uprisings in Brazil
A presentation by participants
Last summer, Brazil exploded in protests unlike anything in living memory. At the peak, a hundred cities participated in fierce clashes with the authorities; a movement that began with demonstrations against public transit fare increases and became a veritable popular uprising. Yet as the middle class joined in, nationalist
and reactionary narratives muddied the message.
Despite this, the movement succeeded in blocking the fare increases in many cities, demonstrating the effectiveness of new forms of struggle without parties or unions. Autonomous and horizontal groups forced other issues to the surface, including the consequences of the upcoming World Cup and Olympic games in Brazil.
In this presentation, Brazilian anarchists will describe the context from which the events of 2013 emerged, and explain their impact on other ongoing struggles. What conclusions are Brazilians drawing from their experiences, and what can North Americans learn from them?
For more background:
http://crimethinc.com/texts/recentfeatures/brazilpt1.php
http://crimethinc.com/texts/recentfeatures/brazilpt2.php
Facebook Event:
Shop the Renegade Market, Share with Those in Need
From email announcement:
Dear friends of Byrd House Renegade Winter Market!
Support your local farmers. Enjoy local food. And while you’re at it, remember others struggling to have enough food for their families and themselves. (Especially as the temperatures are dropping…)William Byrd Community House & Byrd House
Renegade Market Food Drive
Tuesdays 3-6pm / Nov 12th thru Dec 3rdWilliam 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:
We are in need of protein-rich non-perishable foods.
Canned Chicken
Other canned Meats – Tuna, Salmon, Ham, Turkey
Canned Beans
Peanut Butter – and other nut butters
Canned Vegetables
Fruit – in own juice (no added sugars)
Powdered Milk – especially boxes of individually wrapped family size portions
Low- to No- Sodium varieties are Preferable
Monetary donations designated for the food pantry or grocery store gift cards are also welcomed!
DONATIONS CAN ALSO BE DROPPED OFF IN THE LOBBY AT WBCH BUILDING, 224 S. CHERRY ST. 9am – 6pmSudden and chronic low income circumstances are enough to threaten thousands of Richmond area families, seniors and children sufficient nutrition to ensure health and productivity, to prevent weakened health and impaired growth. As we work to improve the food access in all in our communities, Food Pantries provide a stop-gap measure to alleviate hunger.
William Byrd Community House THANKS YOU
for supporting your local food pantries year round.
www.wbch.org_____________________
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
Paint Party Fundraiser for WBCH on Dec. 8th
From the William Byrd Community House:
“Rainy Day at the Byrd Theater”
Paint Party Fundraiser for William Byrd
Sunday, December 82pm – 4pm
Wine & Design, 2707 West Broad Street
A local artist will guide you step-by-step to creating your own masterpiece. We will be painting “Rainy Day at the Byrd Theater”. Bring your own wine or purchase on site. Food, Beer and Liquor also available for purchase. 25% of the proceeds go to William Byrd Community House. It’s a fun way to support WBCH.
These parties are very popular so sign up now.
http://www.wineanddesignus.com/calendar/?month=12&year=2013&calendarID=19