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High Speed Rail Meeting for ‘Greater’ Richmond

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Still dreaming those dreams.
Keep in mind that the high speed rail now being bandied about would skip downtown Richmond altogether. Former City Council member Bill Pantele noticed.

Here’s a recent announcement:

Dear Supporters,

The Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor Tier 2 DEIS for the portion from Richmond to Raleigh has been released and 8 public hearings have been scheduled along the corridor. To find our joint talking points, go to www.VHSR.com/SEHSRT2EIS

The full study can be found at, http://www.sehsr.org/deis/deis.html, along with a link to submit electronic public comments. All public comments are due by August 30th. The dates and locations of the public hearings are copied below, and all hearings begin at 7:00 pm with a public viewing beginning at 5:00 pm.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Greater Richmond, VA
Virginia DMV Cafeteria
2300 W. Broad Street, 1st floor
Richmond, VA 23269

Reminder: Randolph Pool Opens Tomorrow

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This Richmond City website (click here) states that Richmond’s outdoor pools are open from mid-June to Labor day.

Randolph pool and all others will open beginning June 23rd. The pools are free and open daily all summer.

Summer Pool Schedule

Outdoor pools are open from mid-June through Labor Day.

Open/free swim & adult/family swim hours:

Monday – Friday, 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Holidays, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Byrd House Market to host Virginia’s Secretary of Agriculture This Tuesday

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From announcement:

William Byrd Community House/Byrd House Market is pleased to host Todd Haymore, Virginia’s Secretary of Agriculture & Forestry
“….Haymore is responsible for two of the state’s most well known agencies, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF). He is also responsible for the Virginia Agricultural Council.” Time and other logistical details will be posted at byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com

Aside from our full contingent of market vendors, BHM welcomes The Clockworks, a new family collective that will be selling art/crafts and providing art activities for children visiting the market. Krissy Dorwin will Paint Faces and the SPCA will be bringing their annual Fur Ball info to fur-ball-fans who shop the market.

Green Taxi – Veggie Oil Fuel smells like fries are cookin’… yummmm

3rd Tuesday Acoustic Jam, 5:00 – 7 p.m.
The first one this year will be on June 15th. Music Players are invited to a 3rd Tuesday Acoustic Jam at the Byrd House Market, 5:00 – 7 p.m. Come early and bring your totebags to shop at the Byrd House Market. Come anytime to play, even (especially!) after work. The genre is determined by the players, so don’t be shy about choosing a song to sing, a rock to roll or a groove to play. It’s all wide open! Folk, Ol’ time, Bluegrass, Blues, Gospel, Jazz, Rock, Celtic, Children’s Songs, anything you can play on an acoustic instrument!

Byrd House Market is located in historic Oregon Hill neighborhood, behind William Byrd Community House on the corner of South Linden and Idlewood.
That’s at the Belvidere Exit from the downtown expressway I-195. You can’t miss it. For more directions and a market update, visit http://byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com or call 804-643-2717.

Federal Budget Town Hall Meeting in Richmond

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From announcement:

AmericaSpeaks: Our Budget, Our Economy
Federal Budget Town Hall Meeting in Richmond
On June 26, Richmond will be one of 20 cities that will host simultaneous web-connected town hall meetings as part of a national discussion to find common ground on tough choices about our federal budget. Americans from across the country will come together to weigh in on strategies to ensure a sustainable fiscal future and a strong economic recovery. This is an opportunity to make your voice a part of an important national discussion. The event is free and lunch is served, but space is limited and registration is required. Register at http://bit.ly/RichmondAmericaSpeaks . The Richmond discussion is hosted by the Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis and the City of Richmond and will be at the Virginia State Capitol from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, go to www.usabudgetdiscussion.org or call 804-643-2474 x111.

Marty Jewell’s Upcoming Meeting

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From press release:

Councilman Marty Jewell will hold a meeting in the Central 5th District which will include information on goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meeting is free and all Central 5th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

The Agenda for this meeting will include:

 Richmond City Council Fiscal Year 2011 Richmond Official Government Budget Overview

 Richmond Summer Fun Activities for Youth Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

Wednesday, 2 June 2010
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
City of Richmond Southside Community Service
Center; 4100 Hull Street; Richmond, Virginia

For more information, please contact Francine Young in the office of Councilman Marty Jewell, at 804.646.5724 (office) or by email, at
francine.young@richmondgov.com.