Raffle Send-Off for Byrd House Market

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Scott

It’s been a long, great year, but on October 28th the Byrd House Market will be hosting the last market day of 2014. To mark the occasion, we’ll be having a special raffle contest for one of three art based prizes. Otherwise, stop by to stock up for the winter season.

Raffle tickets are $2 each, OR buy 2 tickets and get 1 FREE!

A collage titled Winter Wonderland created by local artist Dare Boles. Looking for a new wintertime decoration for your home? Look no further! This one-of-a-kind piece is perfect for art collectors.

A numbered and signed lithograph of the Byrd House Market from local illustrator Eliza B. Askin. Ever wondered what the Byrd House Market looked like in its early days? Well then, this is the item for you! Perfect for Market regulars, art collectors, and Richmonders alike.

A 1,000 piece puzzle featuring the painting The Sierra Range by artist Charley Harper. Charley Harper, an American artist who lived from 1922-2007, designed many posters for different national areas, parks, and conservation organizations, the design for this puzzle being one of them. Perfect for nature-lovers and anyone young at heart who enjoys a good puzzle.

OHNA Meeting Tomorrow Night

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Scott

The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association will be meeting Tuesday, October 28, at 7 pm at the William Byrd Community House.

VCU “Lobs & Lights” On Saturday

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Scott

From press release:

Virginia Commonwealth University’s Lobs & Lessons program is holding a nighttime glow-in-the-dark tennis event as part of its 10th anniversary celebration.

“Lobs & Lights” will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 8 p.m. until midnight at VCU’s Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., Richmond. The cost is $18 for adults, $14 for college students and $8 for those 17 and younger, who must be accompanied by an adult. The cost for adults and college students increases by $5 if tickets are purchased at the door. In the event of rain, the event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1.

“Lobs & Lights” will begin with a “Youth Glow Zone” from 8 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., with fluorescent face painting and glow chalk, QuickStart Tennis, table tennis and carnival games.

“Adult Neon Tennis” will be held from 9:30 p.m. until midnight and features cardio tennis, group tennis games, a one-point singles tournament and a serve and target contest.

Glow bowling, corn hole, arts and crafts and music with DJ Rodney S will take place during the event, which is sponsored by the USTA/Mid-Atlantic, Perkins Law, Center of the Universe Brewing Company, Sports Vision, Alpha Graphics, Richmond Raiders, Courtside West, Volley Futbol and Escape Creative.

Visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/lobsandlights to register for the event or contact Rachel Rhoney at rhoneyrb@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9276 for more information.

Food Day @ the Byrd House Market

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Scott

From email announcement:

Happy National Food Day!

It’s Real JUST Food Day @ Byrd House Market

Shop Real Food from our Local Growers and Makers.

RAFFLE!
Check out all items being raffled at the information table at the Byrd House Market Tuesdays 3:30-7 PM. All proceeds will benefit William Byrd Community House’s Byrd House Market and Neighborhood Nutrition Incentive Fund (provides SNAP matching funds and family discounts at the Market)! Winners will be announced on the opening day of Renegade Market. Prizes include:
a photography book titled “Sunburn” by local artist Chris McCaw
a numbered and signed lithograph of the Byrd House Market from local illustrator Eliza B. Askin
a gift package from Quirk Gallery

MAKE YOUR OWN BIRDFEEDER!
Children can join Emily and Louis in the Community Garden today to make their very own birdfeeder to take home.

RENEGADE MARKET
Renegade Market, our winter market, will begin Tuesday, November 4. Join us every Tuesday of the season between 3 and 6 PM!

THE $10 DEAL graciously offered by
Agriberry, Origins Farm, Byrd Farm, Epic Gardens, and Tomten Farm

Open to the Public @ VCU:
TONIGHT, October 21st
Growing Cities Film and Discussion; Commons Theater, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Thursday, October 23rd
Healthy Eating on $5 a day; Commons Theater, 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Real Food, Just Food Panel Discussion; Commons Virginia Rooms C/D, 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Oct. 28: Closing Day
Deals, a Vendor Pot-Luck & Raffles!
Nov. 4 is Election Day and first day of the Renegade Market!

SNAP @ THE MARKET
Use Your Credit, Debit or SNAP EBT Cards!
Visit byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com
for directions and more.

Noise Issues Continue To Be A Problem

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Scott

In less pleasant news, noise issues continue to be a problem.

Neighbors complained of multiple fireworks going off at different intervals last night.

While this morning, neighbors were woken up by loud Top 40 music from a sound system at the VCU athletic fields over on Linden and W. Cary that could be heard as far south as the 600 blocks of S.Cherry and Laurel.

From one neighbor:

Sunday morning at 8:15 am, I was awakened by loud music blaring through my closed window. I finally went to the vcu athletic field at 9 and they were blaring loud as crap hip hop music. A Sunday morning! This has to stop.
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The music is still blaring. It’s two hours straight now. Called vcu twice, met with vcu police once and an officer called me back and apologized for the noise. He said they brought their own sound system and that he has had multiple complaints every time this lacrosse group uses the field.

Hands Across Richmond On Belle Island

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Scott

Many people all across RVA volunteered for Hands Across Richmond Day yesterday, a very beautiful fall day in the Commonwealth.

In these photos, volunteers, mostly VCU college students, helped buttress a pedestrian walkway over on Belle Island.

Carytown Bicycle Company Ride Guide

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Scott


Ride Guide - The Fan, Campus, & Beyond from Carytown Bicycle Company on Vimeo.

Mums Brighten Up Pine Street

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Scott

These flowers were donated from leftovers from the Folk Festival’s VIP tent and planted by neighborhood volunteers.

Teen ’14 Event at the Main Library Thursday

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Scott

16 Young Adult Authors at the Main library on Thursday, Oct. 16. It is an evening of just talking about books! The event will also have food and raffles and plenty of opportunity to visit with the authors.

Photos From Last Night’s Folk Festival

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Scott

The Richmond Folk Festival kicked off last night, despite rain. The theme for this year’s festival are favorites from the last ten years of National/Richmond Folk Festival. It continues today at noon and concludes Sunday at 6 pm.