As reported earlier, the Holly Street Playground is going through a bit of a facelift, thank to the City’s Parks and Rec Dept.
Holly Street Playground Awaits New Equipment
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VCU Ultimate Frisbee Yard Sale in Monroe Park
From Craigslist ad:
The ultimate frisbee club of VCU is having a yard sale to raise money for upcoming tournaments! We have clothes, shoes, bike parts, electronics, toys, games, and much more!! We will be set up in Monroe park, near VCU from 12-4 all weekend!
St. Andrew’s Church Pancake Breakfast On Saturday
From email announcement:
This Saturday, Dec. 3. is the annual Santa Breakfast hosted by St. Andrew’s Church and held in the School building. Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus – Shopping – Pancake Breakfast. 9 to noon (breakfast until 11). $3.50 per person; $10 max for family.
Victory Rug Up For Auction
It is with some sadness that this neighborhood small business has ended, under unfortunate circumstances.
From Tranzon Fox auction ad:
Auction: Monday, December 19, 1 p.m.,
at the Law Offices of Hirschler Fleischer
The Edgeworth Building, 2100 E. Cary St, 3rd Fl, Richmond, VA 23233Absolute Bankruptcy Auction
17,319± sq. ft. building with adjacent lot
in Richmond’s Oregon HillSells regardless of price!
Walking distance to VCU
Ideal candidate for rehab, and state and federal historic tax credits
Subject to city approval, this is the best potential multifamily conversion project in the vicinity of VCU, with views of historic Hollywood Cemetery and the skyline
Zoned R-7
407 South Cherry St.
Neighbors note that Victory Rug is not zoned multifamily, nor is it in the neighborhood’s best interest to have student apartments there.
1,2,3,4,5,…Evening Exercises
Richmond’s Seal Team Physical Training was out last night at the end of S. Laurel Street.
Richmond SPCA Supper Club at Pescados China Street
On Monday, December 5, Pescados China Street will donate 15 percent of the restaurant’s lunch and dinner proceeds to benefit the orphaned dogs and cats at the Richmond SPCA.
Pescados China Street is open from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch and opens at 5 p.m. for dinner. For more information please call 804-644-3474.
Burglary on Idlewood
From this morning’s RPD crime report:
4th Precinct
BURGLARY
11/23/11 – 11/26/11 2:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
600 block of Idlewood Avenue
An unknown person(s) broke into the residence and stole several items.
Recycling Tomorrow
At the risk of being a recyclopath, a quick reminder that tomorrow is a ‘Red Wednesday’, which means curbside recycling pickup.
Byrd House Market Reigns This Afternoon
From email announcement:
Our hardy providers of late fall and winter goods will be here from 3pm til Dark.
Cause y’know there’s beefs, porks, sweet potatoes, bread, greens, honey, cheese, soaps, eggs, roasts and mushrooms and all kinds of delicious things to eat now and later! (Don’t forget Max, Spot, Fifi, Sprout, Shadow, Bumstead, KittyKitty …)
Thinking gifts and decor?
CityGarden’s selling Holiday Greenery, crocheted pets and crocheted wire jewelry – through Xmas… Bonnyclabbers’ got handmade goat soaps
All the vendors have Gift Certificates…eh? eh? eh?
Reminders
On-street parking is available on Idlewood and S. Linden streets. More parking on the soccer field behind the gym on market day to minimize impact on the neighborhood streets – this is accessed from S. Linden St.
Cash low? A few of our vendors take Credit/Debit cards, so just ask. SNAP/Credit/Debit card services provided by Byrd House Market are ended for the season.
Happening At WBCH:
Nov 30: Last Vegan cooking class in the series – something yummy this way comes… Register at EatGoodGrowGreat.blogspot.com
Dec 7: WBCH hosts Virginia Friends of Mali’s Open House/Welcome Day. Learn more and RSVP at VirginiaFriendsOfMali.blogspot.com
Dec 10: Cooking as a 2nd Language features Honduran Cuisine with returning inspiration Elicet Von Der Lippe! Register at EatGoodGrowGreat.blogspot.com
Dec 16, 17, 18: WBCH’s Annual Tacky Lights Tour, see details at WBCH.org
Ongoing: Our wonderful, family support programs – Learn more at WBCH.org—
Byrd House Market
William Byrd Community House
224 South Cherry St. Richmond, VA 23220
ByrdHouseMarket@gmail.com
(804) 643-2717
byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com
Grace Arents School/Open High 100 Year Celebration!
Check out the flyer:
