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This is a reminder to parents here and elsewhere to register for kindergarten on April 7.
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816 Riverside
City workers were at 816 Riverside yesterday afternoon, putting some fresh plywood boards up and trying to stabilize the structure. No word yet on what exactly the City plans to do with the property, though some speculate it will be sold in an upcoming auction. Regardless, many in the neighborhood hope preservation and renovation are somewhere in its future.
Vegan Class at William Byrd Community House
From announcement:
WBCH is offering a new class for all you would be cooks out there! We are very excited to be offering a Vegan cooking class starting Wednesday, March 16 and going on every Wednesday for six weeks from 6 8pm with the last class being April 20th. The classes will $50 for the series or $10 per class if taking them individually. These classes are open to the public. Please call or email Jessica Turner to sign up today! jturner at wbch.org (804)643-2717 ext 324.
The vegan diet is free of all animal products including meat, eggs, dairy and any by products. Utilizing this diet correctly can embrace a healthful and environmentally conscience lifestyle. The class will be taught by Jenn Hurst, writer for the blog River City Vegan. WBCH is happy to be able to provide educational classes for the entire community.
This Week at Byrd House Renegade Market
From announcement:
Faith Farm Foods – Mugsy’s Dogtown Treats – Byrd Farm/Rural Va Market – Snider Bros. – Subrosa Breads
and … well, you know how renegades are… kinda mavericky, y’know? Come on by and see who’s there – with the great goods at BHM’s Renegade Market, Tuesday, 3-5:30 pm
RETURNING AND PROSPECTIVE VENDORS: Don’t forget the VENDOR ORIENTATION MEETING on Tuesday, 1-2 pm. Share one scant hour getting up to speed on the Ways & Means of BYRD HOUSE MARKET AND YOU! RSVP please, thanks.
Coming soon:
Sacred Spaces in Oregon Hill
Coming up on their Spring 2011 schedule is “Sacred Spaces in Oregon Hill” (click any preceding text for website):
Wednesdays, April 27 to May 25
9 to 11 a.m.
Oregon Hill Historic District is a fine 19th- and early-20th-century working-class neighborhood with architecture and streetscapes that illustrate how industrial workers lived. Access to the James River and Kanawha Canal and the industries that were growing along these waterways furthered and expanded the growth of the population in the area. Through lectures and walking tours, we will look at the history of this Richmond neighborhood and examine such landmarks as Hollywood Cemetery, St. Andrews and Pine Street churches and the Virginia War Memorial.
Instructor: Edwin Slipek Jr., an architectural historian and architecture critic for Style Weekly, teaches at VCU and Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies.
I don’t know if if this class is full yet, but for more information, you can call (804) 828-3635 or e-mail psworley at vcu.edu.
Solidarity is Sexy!
This evening at 7 pm at the Flying Brick Library:
Solidarity is Sexy!: International Sex Worker’s Rights Day will be an event to remember! Join sex workers and their allies to discuss the intersections of radical politics, sex work, consent, patriarchy, class struggle, and gender identity. Learn about one of the most marginalized groups of workers and the fight for autonomy and respect.
Guerrilla Gardening Opportunity?
Now that it looks like Dominion Power has finished work, perhaps there is an opportunity for some guerrilla gardening?
Byrd House Bash! Call to Artists
From announcement:
Calling all Richmond artists! We invite you to participate in the William Byrd Community House’s annual Byrd House Bash on May 26! We are asking local artists to create and donate a one-of-a-kind piece of “bird” themed artwork to be auctioned off at this fun and cherished event. From quirky bird houses to whimsical paintings, unique sculptures to artisan jewelry, your imaginative pieces of art will help support the William Byrd Community House’s many valuable programs. Let your imagination soar as you build your creation—in whatever shape, color, size or material you prefer.
If you are interested in donating to the Byrd House Bash or would like to see pictures of last year’s donated pieces for inspiration, please contact Jessica Turner at jturner at wbch.org or call 804-643-2717. We ask that complete projects are turned in to Jessica no later than May 16. To learn more about the William Byrd Community House, please visit www.wbch.org.
SynerGeo’s 2nd annual Soup Buy the Bowl Fundraiser is Friday
SynerGeo‘s second annual Soup Buy the Bowl Fundraiser is Friday, March
11th at Pine Street Baptist from 6- 7:30pm.
Tickets are $20 and you keep the bowl made in our pottery garage
Try soups from Lamplighter Roasting Company, 821 Cafe, Harrison Street
Coffee Shop, Rev It Up! and more (we will have vegeterian soups). Tea,
water, and bread come with your meal.
This fundraiser supports programs at SynerGeo.
Questions or ticket sales please call 648-2287
VCU’s “Qatar Day in RIchmond”
Qatar is an Arab Middle Eastern emerite that has a VCU satellite campus.
I am not sure if it is really open to non-students, but it will “involve students from Qatar hosting a series of activities on the Plaza for Richmond VCU students to experience. There will be food, a live camel, henna tattoos among other fun and exciting activities.”
Hopefully this is a good precursor to the VCU Intercultural Festival. Regardless, they picked a beautiful day for it. Don’t spook the camel.