Last night new Canal Walk restaurant/nightclub Off The Hookah had a small introductory party. Perhaps more Oregon Hill residents will find themselves walking down to the river to visit.
And To The East…Off The Hookah
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Lamp, Printer, Scanner, Bread Machine, Boxes For Sale
Not sure if someone is coming or going, but the goods are on Craigslist:
Flying Brick Library’s January Calendar
From Nathan of Flying Brick:
Upcoming Events in January!
– January 7th, 7pm – SPARC presentation on organizing in VA Prisons. This is to also to celebrate the release of the book, Defying the Tomb, out now on AK Press!
– January 17th, 6pm – Slingshot Hip-Hop film showing about Hip-Hop in Palestine. View the trailer by clicking here. Potluck Dinner starts at 6!
– January 23rd, 7pm – A Dirty Shame film showing to benefit LIPS, a female sexuality zine. Please bring a donation! View the trailer by clicking here. This film is Rated NC-17. Please keep this in mind. Contains sexual content. Directed by John Waters.
– In addition to our events, we are open Mondays 9-4 and Thursdays 4-9. Please come and say hi, chat, and check out some books!
Keep checking back for last minute additions to the schedule! If you have questions, would like to volunteer, or have an idea for an event, you can send us an e-mail at theflyingbrick at riseup.net. Find us on Myspace and Facebook!
All events at the Flying Brick Library are sober unless noted otherwise. Please no booze or drugs.
Died of Consumption, 1863
From The Daily Dispatch: December 30, 1863:
On yesterday morning, in the 32nd year of her age, of consumption, Mrs. Mary E Francis, wife of Mr. Wm T Francis.
She had been a consistent member of the Methodist E. Church for more than ten years, and died in the hope of a blissful immortality.
“Why do we mourn departed friends,
Or shake at death’s alarms?
‘Tis but the voice that Jesus sends,
To call them to his arms.”Her funeral will take place from Oregon Hill M E Church, on Wednesday morning, 30th inst, at 11 o’clock. The relatives, friends and acquaintances of the family are invited to attend.
Richmond City Council official meeting schedule for January 2011
From COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE:
Richmond City Council official meeting schedule for January 2011
All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Council, the governing body of Richmond, holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws, finances and policy on behalf of our community.
A summary of official Richmond City Council Official Public Meetings for the upcoming month is listed below. Meeting times and dates are subject to change and more meetings may be added as needed.
All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend all Council meetings and to contact the Richmond Councilmember elected for their voting district (by phone, in person, via email, or by mail) to learn more; provide input; and/or ask questions. Meetings include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” Meeting Sessions, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Council Public Hearings/ Special Events/Commission meetings held on an as-needed basis.
Mission – The mission of Richmond City Council is to represent citizens in creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.Vision – Richmond City Council is committed to creating a vibrant community that is a great place to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Parking – Free parking is available for Formal Council meetings in the lot next to Richmond City Hall on E. Broad St., between 10th and 11th Streets.
Televised – Formal Council meetings are televised live on local PBS TV Station, WVCW and replayed daily at Noon and 7:00 p.m. on Richmond Government Access TV Channel 17.
For scheduled meetings, click below
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OHNA Meeting Tonight (Last of 2010)
Just a reminder that the Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association will be holding a meeting tonight, Tuesday, December 28th at the William Byrd Community House at 7 PM.
City of Richmond Schedules Upcoming Annual “Bring one for the Chipper” Christmas Tree Recycling Program
From City press release:
RICHMOND, VA – On Saturday, January 15, 2011, the city of Richmond is sponsoring a Christmas tree recycling program called “Bring One for the Chipper 2011.” City residents are invited to recycle their Christmas trees by having the city chip them into mulch for use in landscaping.
This is the second year for the program, which is heralded among the city’s efforts to actively participate in environmental education and to actively pursue more green initiatives.
“Bring One for the Chipper 2011” will take place at the Parker Field Annex, 1710 Robin Hood Rd., at the corner of Robin Hood Rd. and N. Boulevard across from the Arthur Ashe Center, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on January 15. Also, Christmas trees can be dropped off from December 26 through January 14 at the East Richmond Road Convenience Center, 3800 East Richmond Rd. and the Richmond Southside Transfer Station, 3520 N. Hopkins Rd.
This project is being spearheaded by the city’s Department of Public Works. For more information on city services and schedules, please visit us on line at www.RichmondGov.com.
Lunar Eclipse As Filmed From Pine Street
Renegade Market Celebrates Winter Solstice
From announcement:
And I hear from a good source it’s going to be a “balmy 43 degrees!”
So, with marshmallows roasting on an open fire,
a warm beverage in your mitts, and all the good stuff from
Byrd House Renegade Market
like the perfect hostess, open house and new friend gifts…hmmm?what more could you want
from your friendly neighborhood
Farmers MarketTuesday, Dec. 21, 2010
3-5:30 pmLa Bella Luna in a High Winter’s Sky and you…
Pescados Announces Specials
From the Pescados China Street Facebook page:
starting tuesday, december 21st, 2010, please note the following specials:
RECESSION BUSTER HOUR: monday through thursdays, from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m., 15% off of orders placed by 6 p.m.
CHEAP DATE NIGHT – every tuesday night
GIFT CARDS – “for the hard person to buy for” holiday gift
Remember, Pescados was recently called ‘the best new restaurant in Richmond’.