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GRTC Task Force Holds Public Hearing Tonight

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Gas is projected to cost what, 4 or 5 dollars a gallon this summer?

From City Council Press release:

WHAT The Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force will hold a public hearing to receive public input on concerns and goals regarding public transportation in the City of Richmond.

The meeting is free and open to the public and all residents and transit riders are invited and encouraged to attend. Residents and transit riders interested in speaking are encouraged to register with the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, by calling 804.646.7955, prior to Noon on Thursday, March 8, 2012.

The purpose of the Task Force is to make recommendations to Richmond City Council with regard to enhancing mass transit in the Metro-Richmond area and the efficiency and effectiveness of the GRTC Transit System.

WHEN Thursday, March 8, 2012
6:30-8:00 p.m.

Residents interested in speaking are encouraged to register with the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, by calling 804.646.7955, prior to Noon on Thursday, March 8, 2012.

WHERE Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor
900 E. Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219

WHO Members of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force

CONTACT Those interested in speaking are encouraged to register with the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, by calling 804.646.7955, prior to Noon on Thursday, March 8, 2012.

RIC/RVA – 400 years of Revolution, Innovation, and Change in #RVA

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From online poster:

In partnership with the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar, the Library of Virginia, the Valentine Richmond History Center, Floricane is excited to present: RIC/RVA – 400 years of Revolution, Innovation, and Change in #RVA. It’s an i.e.* sanctioned series, and we think it’s going to change the way you think about #RVA’s past – and its future.

Presented in four separate events, beginning March 14th, RIC/RVA will introduce participants to a whole new way of looking at Richmond; past, present, and future. From the River City’s earliest drug lords to a celebration of our current creative renaissance, this event series will be part education, part creative engagement, and 100% entertaining!

Check out the details for each FREE event below, and get ready to see your city with new eyes!

FOUR WEDNESDAYS
5:30PM – 8:00PM
STARTING MARCH 14*

The third session on April 11 is at Tredegar.

Vampire, “Harvie’s Woods”, and Frozen Gringo

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The History Is Elementary blog connects the dots with a post called Myths, Memories, and Music.

Hey, boys this is Hollywood. It ain’t home, but It’s home for good. We’d walk away from here if we could…never come back again.

And later in the song…..

Then General Pickett strode right up to me and in a troubled voice he said, “Ya’ll ain’t learned a damn thing from history….”

Fire At Carter’s Dry Goods On Idlewood

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Sad breaking news from the City’s Traffic Site:

302 S PINE ST RICH / CrossStreet: ALBEMARLE ST # STRUCTURE FIRE, HOUSE FIRE On Scene 9:26 PM BACK OF HOUSE AND TREE…ORG…Duplicate Event:Location = 700-BLK IDLEWOOD AVE RICH, Cross Street 1 = S LAUREL
S LAUREL ST/IDLEWOOD AVE ASSIST FIRE DEPARTMENT, TRAFFIC AND/OR CROWD CONTROL On Scene 10:34 PM -077.450995 +037.541828…COMPL SEE’S SMOKE FLAMES RED AND ORANGE…COMING FROM THE BACK ITS GARAGE ON FIRE

Joe got photos. See them by clicking here.

Late Notice On Visit to Mali

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Chris Maxwell reminded me that this is happening–

The Vicarious Traveler’s series offers an opportunity to travel and learn about customs and cultures around the world. Though shared pictures, stories, music and discussions we can start to understand how interrelated we are and our role in this world we inhabit. This experience will hopefully make us all better stewards of our land and cultures.

Saturdays in February & March
February 4: Easter Island- Kristin Smith, lifelong traveler, will talk about her trip to Easter Island and how to save money traveling abroad.
February 25: Jordan- Virginia Vasser will talk about her trip to Jordan and offer other insights into Muslim culture.
March 3: Mali and Senegal- Dr. Robin Poulton and Virginia Vasser discuss their visits to two former French colonies. Dr. Poulton’s recent book oabout Mali will be available for purchase at the hostel after the program.
March 31: Tanzania- Alice Baird presents slides of Tanzania’s gorgeous scenery and amazing wildlife.
3:30-5 p.m.
Richmond Main Library

Refreshments provided by the Richmond Hostel Committee. Programs are free and the public is invited.

The series is part of Hostelling International’s Opening Doors, Opening Minds initiative, which brings into sharp focus a vision that hostellers can become caring world citizens who are catalysts in creating a more peaceful world.

Programs will be followed by an optional tour of the future Richmond Hostel under
development near the Main Library.

A couple of quick editorial notes/comments-

Segou, Mali is one of Richmond’s Sister Cities.

While the Times Disgrace continues to trumpet the corporate development plans, it’s things like the Sister Cities program and the future Richmond Hostel that really speak for sustainable, intelligent tourism in Richmond.