Big tree branch down on 700 block of China. I am hearing power still out on part of Spring and some of the 500 block of Laurel, and the even side of Holly Street.
And then there is the abandoned urine sample on the odd side of Holly Street…
From Richmond Public Library:
It’s new, exciting and gets you exploring the world around you – plus you might win one of the weekly prizes or the grand prize- a BIKE! Sign up online or at your neighborhood library.
http://richmondpubliclibrarysr.evanced.info/homepage.asp
eBooks for kids! An easy way for kids to get points towards RPL’s Summer Reading Challenge! #rplsummer
http://asp.tumblebooks.com/Default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fhome.aspx
Councilperson Agelasto mentioned at a meeting that a series of murals will be painted on the wall separating Oregon Hill from Belvidere Street in time for the UCI Road World Championships. Style Weekly includes some information in its roundup of bike race related art exhibitions.
To cheer up the race route, four well-known Richmond artists — Ed Trask, Matt Lively, Greg Leach and Hamilton Glass — plan to paint murals on a 7-foot-tall wall stretching for four blocks from Belvidere to Oregon Hill, Trask says.
From email announcement:
It’s about the food.
For the finest in fresh, locally grown,
healthy foods, do your shopping at
Byrd House Market!√ eggs
√ chicken
√ sausages
√ beets
√ cucumbers
√ green beans
√ mushrooms
√ onions
√ potatoes
√ spinach
√ sprouts
√ squash
√ turnips
√ blackberries
√ blueberries
√ cherries
√ herbs
√ honey
√ noodles
√ pastries
√ Irish breads
√ pops
√ and more!
“$10 Deal” Vendors
are Agriberry, The Byrd Farm, Two & A Half Irishmen, Origins Farm, Tomten Farm, and Deer Run Farm.
This week’s nonprofit is Richmond Tree StewardsIt’s hot today so stay in the cool and breezy, drink plenty of water, dress lightly, keep your head covered and eat like you love your body!
Our mailing address is:
WBCH Byrd House Farmers Market
224 S Cherry St, Richmond, VA, United States
Richmond, VA 23220
Richmond Tree Stewards are asking residents to help:
The forecast for the coming week is HOT and most parts of Richmond have not received an inch of rain in the last week and so…
Trees planted this year and last need help from the people who live or work near them.
A few minutes of your time and 15 – 20 gallons of water is all that’s needed to help these new trees thrive. Watering once a week would be best now; every two weeks is OK.
If you don’t have a watering bag, a slow trickle from the garden hose works well.
Let it run long enough to deliver at least 15 gallons.
From email announcement:
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church is hosting Picnic and Prayers commemorating the life and legacy of Grace Eveyln Arents. Pack a picnic basket and bring a blanket, and we will provide drinks and dessert. At sunset we will have a candlelight prayer service in memory of Miss Grace. Saturday June 20, 2015, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm at the gravesite of Lewis Ginter and Grace Arents, Hollywood Cemetery, 412 South Laurel Street, Richmond Virginia. Contact Barbara Ambrose 804-648-7980
On Saturday, June 6, Brown’s Island will host the 2015 Be the Match Walk & Run. The course suggests that there may be traffic delays on the Lee Memorial Bridge and Manchester Bridge beginning at 7:00 am.
The Times Dispatch has been publishing Letters to the Editor that raise concerns about drinking and littering on Belle Island, part of the City’s James River Park system.
From a Letter to Editor in today’s paper:
“We took pictures and talked to several park employees who said they simply did not have the manpower to keep up with the litter problem. Occasionally volunteer groups come out to help clean up. Only one police officer is usually on patrol to help with security. Apparently, many Richmond citizens feel entitled to enjoy all the benefits of our river but don’t care at all about keeping it clean for others to enjoy. It shows a total lack of respect for all, Richmond citizens, tourists, wildlife and the James River.”
My only dispute with that statement is that a lot of the offenders are not City residents, but are from the surrounding counties. This also speaks to questions about the “Tredegar Green” amphitheater and the need for more (and better!) public trash/recycling receptacles.
From email announcement:
Our shoppers consistently rate Byrd House Market their favorite in the city!
Grab two friends and come taste why!Welcome Taylor Brownell, SNAP Ed intern from Virginia Cooperative Extension. She’ll be doing cooking and nutrition demos this summer. Every week a new recipe, a new lesson, and new sample to try!
This week: Kale and Tomato Sauce
Kale is plentiful and it’s never too early to plan for an abundance of tomatoes!More about the Virginia SNAP-ED program here.
ENJOY LIVE MUSIC
by The Rich Harman Express
2 guitars, a keyboard and a voice… come see how good
food makes for good music!Looking for Organic Produce?
BHM has 2 USDA Certified Organic Growers: Amy’s Garden and The Byrd FarmHow about our other grower/producers? Each of our growers strives to use the quality, sustainable, natural growing practices to ensure you are getting the best local produce available. Ask them! They’re proud of their products and love sharing what they do and why.
New vendor this season:
Ninja Kombucha
– by the glass or in bottles to go this truly refreshing and delicious fermented tea is often flavored with fresh ingredients from Byrd House Market vendors and other local producers.It goes great with EVERYTHING!
Did you know your SNAP EBT will buy FOOD PLANTS?
It’s a SMART way to stretch those fresh food dollars! Create a kitchen container garden someplace with full sun. Plant herb and cherry tomato plants for fresh flavors and high nutrition all summer long. First time gardener? Ask at the Market Info tent or any of our farmer vendors!“Ask About Our $10 Deal”For students, faculty and staff of VCU and area colleges. Participating Vendors are Agriberry, The Byrd Farm, Two & A Half Irishmen, Origins Farm, Tomten Farm, and Deer Run Farm.
This week’s nonprofit: Project Yoga Richmond
Visit the tent and chat about their pop up yoga classes!How do YOU get a free market tote bag?
Come to the BHM info tent and say Bicycle Y’All and we’ll hand you a free Back-to-the-Market, lightweight canvas tote bag decorated with elegant line drawings of a selection of vegetables.Start your Farm Fresh Pledge Card today!
Spend $10, we’ll punch your card. After 14 punches your card gets entered into monthly USDA raffles! All BHM shoppers who turn in completed cards will be entered into an end of the year market drawing – good for great prizes! Maybe a week’s share from one of our fabulous farmers. Maybe a basket of local RVA products. Winners announced during our Market’s End Pot Luck Supper (October 27).Become a Regular!
Know your budget and get Byrd House Market on your weekly path! Visit byrdhousemarket.org and sign up to stay up to date!Volunteers Needed!
We need shopper-counters! And flyer-passer-outers! And handy-persons! And heavy-lifters! Contact the manager: byrdhousemarket@gmail.com or at the market info tent.And learn more about William Byrd Community House
at www.WBCH.org
