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Looking for Library Thief Suspect

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From Richmond Police:

Richmond Police Department
E-mail Advisory 12/26/12
Library Theft Suspect Sought

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to identify the man in the attached surveillance photos in connection with a theft at a city library.

Between 10 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. on Dec. 5, an unknown person stole a cashbox from the city’s main library at 101 E. Franklin St. Detectives believe the man seen in these surveillance images may have hidden in the library when it closed the previous night and then stole the cashbox the next morning when the library opened.

Anyone with any information about this man’s identity or this crime is asked to call Fourth Precinct Detective John Walker at (804) 646-3184 or Crime Stoppers by calling 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers anonymously by texting 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip.

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Recycling on Thursday This Week

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Because of the Christmas holiday this week, red Wednesday, which means trash and recycling pickup, is moved to Thursday. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup Thursday night. They do not belong on the sidewalk after Thursday night.

Holiday Recycling

It’s the holiday season. The time when we create more throw away material than at any other time of the year. But just because we create it all doesn’t mean we have to throw it all away. With your local curbside or drop off program and other recycling resources, you can make the holiday season the season of recycling. You can recycle gift boxes, Christmas trees, wrapping paper, cards, junk mail, magazines, catalogs, plastic, glass and aluminum beverage containers, and more!

http://www.holidayrecycling.com/

‘Diablo’ Needs Adaption

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From email:

Meet Diablo, known as one of the strays on 400 S. Laurel. He needs a good home.

He is sweet and affectionate, and loves to sit on your lap. I think he’s probably best in a single-cat home, but he may play well with others. We are taking care of him, and will get him all of his shots.

If you are interested, please contact me via e-mail (marc_e_leslie at yahoo.com) or at 216-1441.

Dominion Donates $2 Million To Landmark Theater Renovation

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Excerpt from Times Dispatch article:

Dominion Resources Inc. is donating $2 million toward the $50 million renovation of the Landmark Theater.
In return, the stage at the performing arts complex near Virginia Commonwealth University’s academic campus will be known as the Dominion Stage.
CenterStage Executive Director Richard M. Parison Jr., Dominion Resources CEO Thomas F. Farrell II and Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones announced the gift Thursday night before the Richmond Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” at CenterStage’s Carpenter Theatre. Dominion Resources has sponsored the ballet since 2009.
The 3,565-seat playhouse will become the Altria Theater next year. Altria Group Inc., the parent company of Philip Morris USA, bought the 20-year naming rights from the city for $10 million in July.
Due to be completed in 2014, the building’s renovation will include new restrooms, fire alarm controls, façade repairs, emergency lighting, roofing work, box-office and office improvements, new elevators and concession areas, as well as seating and theater-system upgrades.
The theater is hosting performances during the renovation, with shows scheduled around the work.

Hollywood Holiday Merch

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From Hollywood Cemetery’s FaceBook page:

Looking for a great holiday gift?

Friends of Hollywood Cemetery just produced a DVD, Hollywood Cemetery – A Historical Treasure. This wonderful DVD was written and narrated by Dr. Hunter McGuire, one of Hollywood’s most accomplished historians. Copies of the DVD are available for purchase in the Cemetery Office for $20.00. Proceeds from the DVD sales will be used to support the continuing restoration and conservation of Hollywood begun by Friends in 2008.

For more information, please contact Kelly Wilbanks at kwilbanks at hollywoodcemetery.org.

December 18 is the Renegade Market’s Holiday Market!

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From email announcement:

3-6 pm corner of Idlewood & S. Linden Sts. 23220

Be here, get hot drinks,
find warm gifts and good peeps.
May winter shine upon ya.
Produce, Specialty Foods

Agriberry
Byrd Farm / Rural Virginia Market
Deer Run Farm
Ettamae’s Oven
Faith Farm Foods
Sub Rosa Breads
Tomten Farm
Arts, Crafts, Holiday Greenery

Breeze Hill Farm (lamb’s wool yarns, holiday greenery and gifts)
CityGarden (holiday greenery designs)
Foraged (natural materials made into holiday decorations and gifts)
KR2 Knitting (fingerless gloves and half-mittens, scarves, hats, dickies, mufflers, berets…)
PrayerMonkey (crocheted wire & beaded jewelry)
Ron Stradone (holiday greenery designs)
WBCH Renegade Market Tent

Friendly faces, good cheer, holiday warmth
and More!
Holiday Schedule!!
CLOSED Tuesday CHRISTMAS DAY:
OPEN WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26, 3-5 pm
OPEN Tuesday NEW YEAR’S DAY: Normal Hours, 3-6pm

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Ana Edwards, Manager
Byrd House Market & Library Programs
Grace Arents Library & Education Center
William Byrd Community House
www.wbch.org / 804.643.2717 ext.306