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Tuesday at Byrd House Market

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From email announcement:

Vending this week…
Shakambari Garden rejoins the market this week with organic bagged and loose teas, medicinal plants, a tea sample and a full noggin of ‘nowledge about the teas, their blends and origins, and their potential medicinal or health benefits. Sustenance has a conflict for the rest of the season so we bid them a final farewell (for the season) and welcome the family as shoppers and visitors. Caramont and Thinking of You Creations are off this week. But this glorious weather should ensure Chocolate Cravings is with us, don’t you think? Not too hot, not too cold – in fact a little crispiness to the air is a wonderous thing for produce, chocolate, breads and cookies, eggs and chutneys, viandes and sausages, fruits and flowers alike, eh, eh, eh?

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The deadline to garner at least 1,000 votes is Saturday, September 15th! Sign up, log in, and vote everyday til midnight Saturday!!! You can sign up with each of your many email addresses (we know you have them) and vote from each of them! Thanks!

The Library
The Grace Arents Library is undergoing a gradual and steady organizational and beautification overhaul. And its library manager would love to have the helping hands of those who love books, quiet and thoughtful tasks, sewing, old books and book restoration, and at least one or two who have real librarian training for some specific projects. I plan to schedule 2 clean-up days over the next month on Friday afternoon that will need 5-10 volunteers 4 hours on each occasion. After that, there will be ongoing need for those who’d like to spend 1-2 hours per week. Great for service learning and community service! If you are interested please reply to Ana at byrdhousemarket at gmail.com!
Thanks!

More at ByrdHouseMarket.blogspot.com

More still at WBCH.org

Join us!

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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

City’s Bicycle and Trails Coordinator To Speak Wednesday at Sierra Club Meeting

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If you would like to hear about the Mayor’s Bike and Ped program as well as current and future pedestrian/bicycling projects in Richmond and the region (including the 2015 World Cycling event), Jakob Helmboldt, AICP, Pedestrian, Bicycle and Trails Coordinator from the City’s Chief Administrative Office will be speaking at the Sierra Club Falls of the James general meeting on Wednesday evening, Sept. 12, at 7 pm at the Science Museum of Virginia (2500 West Broad Street). SCFOJ general meetings are free and open to public.

Also, speaking of the Sierra Club, the group is sponsoring a contest for Richmond Area Elementary and Secondary Schools. The goal is to foster greater recycling participation throughout the Richmond metropolitan area. First prize is $1,000! For more information, please click here.

Main Library Features James River Park Photos

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From the Friends of James River Park FaceBook page:

The downtown Richmond Public Library Main branch, 2nd Floor Gallery, will exhibit a
collection of photographs of “Wild Things on the James” from September 7th,
First Friday, to October 2nd. Check it out when you check out a book!

Also on Saturday, the 8th, at the Main branch:

11:30am
Father and Son Basketball Craft
Come and make a inside basketball game to hook on the door. Ball included. Please call for reservations – 646-4768. Limited spaces. Great for ages 2-10.

Today at Byrd House Market

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From email announcement:

It’s Storming so it must be Tuesday…
Isolated Thunderstorms and 30-40% chance of rain all week I think.
Bah! That’s nothing for you weathered market visitors.

9/4/2012
Agriberry – seasonal fruits (berries, peaches, apples…CSA
Sustenance – organic egg salad on croissant, PBJ, hot dog with slaw sandwiches, iced herbal tea…
Ettamae’s Oven – breads, rolls, pies, pie slices
Bill’s Produce / Heath Farm – seasonal produce, sustainably grown
Nanas Homemades – jams, jellies, chutneys, peanut brittle, tea cakes, cookies, dainties…
Cafe 2100 – spring rolls, sauteed tofu, rice and wheat noodles with pickled and steamed fresh vegetables…
Limeades & More – limeades, lemonades fresh squeezed and made before your eyes
Faith Farm Foods CSA – cow shares, eggs, Amish butter and produce, grass fed meats and poultry, goat cheese, honey, preserves, egg noodles, etc
Chocolate Cravings – dark and milk chocoloate bars, barks of assorted flavors, brownies…
Byrd Farm / Rural Va Market CSA – seasonal produce, Byrd Farm honey, Billy Bread, peaches, goat cheese, mushrooms, eggs, chickens
amy’s garden – certified organic seasonal produce, cut flowers, CSA
Epic Gardens – seasonal produce, edamame, cut flowers, eggs, plants
Tomten Farm – seasonal heirloom produce
Deer Run Farm – seasonal produce, eggs
Caromont Farm – variety of natural cow cheeses and goat cheese
Sub Rosa Bread – Evrim’s back with limited supplies of his famous bread and even more limited supply of his soon to be famous croissants…
TBC – Marshall Farm Natural Cheese – variet of local artisan cheeses
Salt Pork – variety of locally grown meat sausages – Italian, Bratwurst, Andouie and more
Becka’s Aloe Vera Juice – Va grown aloe juice in assorted fresh locally grown fruit and veggie flavors
Steve Haas Mushrooms – locally grown and harvested mushroom varieties
Tuckahoe Lamb and Cattle Co. – grass fed cattle and lamb, lamb’s wool, eggs, soup bones, ground, chops…
Robin Raver, CMT – chair massage
Soul-Ice – naturally flavored fruit sorbet-style ices
Wild Heaven Farm – artisan goat soaps, creams, insect repellents…
Thinking of You Creations – artisan granola, cookies, Yum Tarts…
Petal Palate – divinities flavored with fragrant herbs and flowers
Victory Farms – certified naturally grown seasonal produce and fruit, CSA
This is why you come, no?
SNAP / Credit and Debit Cards accepted

See upcoming events below
including the ongling VOTE for WBCH through 9/15 on RichmondUnited.org (we need at least 1,000 votes)
DONATE to WBCH through Amazing Raise on 9/19-20
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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

“poop is on my mind”

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Status report on WBCH FaceBook page:

POOP. Unfortunately, yes, poop is on my mind. Partly because it was on my hands about an hour ago and on the grass where vendors set up last week.

With all the generosity of spirit I hope is needed, I’d like to remind folks who walk their dogs onto the grassy (garden, market, playground, soccer and farmlet) fields along Idlewood Avenue, to PLEASE bring plastic bags or whatever you need to clean up after your beloved canine.

Part of this may simply be the influx of new residents (college bound or otherwise) who simply don’t know that these areas are in use on a regular basis, and may be thinking that weather and natural processes will take care of the mess. Sorry. It ain’t so. Time is not on your side for this one.

So, as a general rule for living, please leave the place you use like you found it, or better!

Thanks,

Ana
Manager, Byrd House Market and Library Programs
on behalf of the vendors, shoppers, children, seniors, and friends who walk and play in these areas

OHNA Meeting Summary

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I was unable to attend Tuesday’s Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association meeting, but thankfully 5th District City Council candidate Parker C. Agelasto supplied this meeting summary on his Facebook profile page:

Last night the Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association met with nearly 30 people attending. There were two main topics of discussion: 1) VCU’s response to off campus misconduct by students and 2) Venture Richmond’s plan for an amphitheater between Tredegar and 2nd Street.

Lt. Donald Davenport was introduced as the new head of Sector 413 in the 4th Precint of the Richmond Police Department. His email is Donald.Davenport at RichmondGov.com. Officer Greg Fulton from VCU Police also attended. His email is gfelton atvcu.edu.

Officer Felton reported that VCU has contracted increased patrol of its MCV and Monroe Park campuses after recent incidents. He also explained a zero tolerance policy that VCU has implemented for student misconduct off campus. Residents are encouraged to call the university to report any illegal activities that involve students. All emergencies should still be reported to 911.

VCU’s emergency number is 804-828-1234 and non-emergency number is 804-828-1196. Officer Felton can be reached at 804-828-1209 or his mobile 804-301-5704.

Part of VCU’s zero tolerance policy for off campus misconduct is to address the issue directly with students through disciplinary action and to also instigate a complaint process with the property owner of apartments and houses. A similar initiative was started with the May/June move out period and holding property owners responsible for the debris left on streets and alleys.

Jack Berry of Venture Richmond presented their plans for a 3 acre lot west of the American Civil War Center and the new 2nd Street Connector, south of 2nd Street, east of the City property below the Lee Bridge and north of the CSX railroad tracks. It is a proposed gift by NewMarket Corporation with an estimated value of $3 Million. The transfer of property will include an easement requiring the property to be used and maintained for the public. Venture Richmond expects the property to serve as an amphitheater for concerts for the Folk Festival and Riverrock.

The plan does not call for any permanent structures and the proposed improvements include lighting fixtures and electrical boxes and landscaping. In preparing the site, NewMarket Corporation and Venture Richmond have proposed grading the property for better sight lines to the stage. This includes partial removal of the embankments as well as fill in the basin of the historic James River and Kanawha Canal.

Members of the Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association voiced concerns about the permitting process and wetland remediation. They also adopted a resolution opposing any permanent alterations to the James River and Kanawha Canal that was survey by George Washington and opened in 1785.

Lastly, an announcement was made that the ordinance for a Special Use Permit pertaining to the Victory Rug building has been drafted. It authorizes 18 units with only 8 off-street parking spaces. OHNA continues to have concerns about this high density and more importantly the lack of available parking for this many new residents.

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Byrd House Market for Aug. 28

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From email announcement:

Back in the 90s my favorite meal was based on the existance of one salad dressing: Girard’s Pesto Dressing. I started with a large pile of spring mixed greens or romaine lettuce and baby spinach leaves. A large spoonful of warm basmati rice is laid on top, then toasted pine nuts, small chunks or shavings of havarti cheese with dill. The pesto dressing was poured over and a final sprinkle of black pepper. This came to an end when Girard’s discontinued their Pesto Dressing. All you smartie-pants who know how simple it is to make your own salad dressings can just stop smirking. I was in mourning and thought nothing would ever be the same again.
Then came Farmers Markets! So, I think late summer salads should be high on your list this week. Ingredients abound. And savory sautees await. And grilled whatsoevers…

WBCH after-school kids created their own salad recipes. Try one!

Vendors who will be here this week that were not last week: Thinking of You Creations, St. Andrew’s Church, Wild Heaven Goat Soaps, Petal Palate, Bernie’s Baked Goods, Sustenance…
Robin Raver is off this week, so no massage, but she’ll see you next week – First Tuesday of the month! And Epic Gardens is teaching edamame stuff at VSU, and she’ll see you next week. Where will you be?
Our storyteller is off this week, but we will have a tarot card reader and face painter. Tips are welcome – support your local artisans.
and Don’t Forget to VOTE!

EVERY DAY through September 15! (See Richmond UNITE notice below)

And speaking of such things, ARE YOU registered to vote? Check out Cedar Street Baptist Church, www.csbcog.org, for voter registration times and information. Or go to the city’s website to learn more. DEADLINE: October 15th (22 days prior to election day)

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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