Chain link fence and trees between Belle Island parking lot and pedestrian bridge and North Bank trail being cut down.
More Changes On The Riverfront
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Mural Artist Interview
RVA Magazine has an interview with the artist who did the mural at Idlewood and Laurel, Ekundayo.
Excerpt:
Seems like you’re everywhere. How busy are you this year, and are you getting busier as it goes along?
This year I’m getting really busy. I got a solo show up coming up with Think Space at the beginning of next year, so that’s gonna be my big thing to work on for the rest of this year. And then, really just doing more walls and murals. I’ve been really into doing them. I just finished one in LA that is a little over a couple of stories. It’s real fun. I really enjoy working outside, building these walls. I love working with the community and having people interact. That’s the dope thing about Richmond. The vibe out here is very supportive, and you can tell that people out here are seeing things that they haven’t really seen before. And they’re really amazed, and that’s a great feeling.
You’re in Oregon Hill right now. I’m sure people have been coming out and just checking out the work. It probably is a great feeling right now, inspiring the kids with this camel.
Yeah, the traveler. That’s what this piece is all about. Traveling the lands and planting seeds along the way, creating new growth as you go.
Diverge On Friday With Community Movie
From email announcement:
Community Movie Night
Friday, September 12
at Dusk
Pleasants Park behind Pine Street Church
Free Refreshments Served
WBCH Annual Community Carnival Tomorrow
From email announcement:
rescheduled due to rain
NEW DATE
Friday, September 12
4pm – 8pmFAMILY-FRIENDLY
FREE and OPEN to the PUBLICWilliam Byrd celebrates the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year with our Annual Community Carnival. WBCH Executive Director, Shelia Givens, says, “Carnival provides the perfect opportunity to close out our summer programming and celebrate the start of a new school year. We are doubling our preschool enrollment this year and we look forward to welcoming all the new children and parents into the William Byrd family”.
Carnival features:
FREE meal for each attendee – hot dog, chips, drink
FREE concessions: sno-cones, popcorn, cotton candy
Inflatables
Big kids’ and little kids’ games
Prizes
Information tables
Give-a-ways
FREE parking
Fire truck tours by Richmond Fire Department Company 5
FREE school supplies – distributed to school age children – while supplies lastCarnival is held at 980 Idlewood Avenue, on the athletic field behind our main facility. Street parking available on Idlewood Avenue, Grayland Avenue and Cherry Street. Parking also available on the grass lawn in front of the Grace Arents Community Garden at Idlewood and Linden.
In case of inclement weather Carnival will be held inside our main facility at 224 S. Cherry Street, 4pm – 7:30pm.
For more information or questions – call 804/643-2717.
Theft/Larceny On S. Pine
From RAIDSOnline.com:
THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS/ACCESSORIES
4XX S PINE ST
Sep 8, 2014 at 9:00 am
Data provided by Richmond Police Department
ALL OTHER LARCENY
6XX S PINE ST
Sep 9, 2014 at 12:30 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police Department
Debbie Anderson
Obituary from the Times Dispatch:
ANDERSON, Deborah Kay, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014, after losing a battle. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband, Herbert Marshall “Marty” McCauley Jr.; her daughter, Julia Kay Crouch; her son, John William Crouch IV; her mother, Juanita Anderson; five sisters, Christine Thompson, Theresa Azvcena, Anita Lipford, Brenda Anderson and her favorite, Sista Sue; a brother, Gregory Anderson; lots of nieces, nephews and cousins; and devoted friends, Peggy Friedenberg, Mariam Lancaster, Diane Smith, Nora Tompson, Darlin Tyler and Cathy Walker. Debbie was a STRONG woman.
St. Andrew’s School’s “Blessing of the Backpacks”
These photos appeared on the St. Andrew’s School FaceBook page:
Today was our first Family Chapel of the year, over in the “Big Church” (St. Andrew’s Church) and the official “Blessing of the Backpacks”. Sweetest thing you’ve ever seen! We also love our new school chaplain, Mrs. Davis. We’re so glad you’re here with us. And thank you to all the families who were able to make it!
Byrd House Farmers Market: Apples Pie Squashes Roast Chicken
From email announcement:
The Food
Roast chicken is easy!
Apple crumble is easy!
Sauteed summer squash is easy!
Sliced fresh tomatoes are easy!
Hunks of buttered bread are easy!Got something in mind?
USE OUR PRODUCT SEARCH
Afraid you’ll buy too much? Ask your vendor how to freeze their goodies! Here is a basic guide to freezing vegetables and fruits from Organic Gardening (I wouldn’t use the sugar with the fruit, but otherwise I thought this a good guide).
GOT A FAVORITE VENDOR?
CHECK THE MARKET MAP
Sep. 16: Let’s Talk Breastfeeding
First Foods & Next Foods returns to the market and takes over the Community Garden! Having a baby? Thinking ’bout nursing him/her? Don’t know as much as you hoped you might? PERFECT! Save the Date and plan to attend.The Extras
African Community Network of Virginia
“Our main purpose is to bridge the gap between communities and provide resources, services and support to African immigrants, families, and individuals in need. We aim to promote unity amongst Africans, service providers, and all of our friends and family in the Diaspora.”Central Virginia Waste Management Center
The Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA) is a public service authority that implements solid waste management and recycling programs for thirteen local governments.Richmond Tree Stewards
Hugging a tree doesn’t do a thing for it. Instead, we work to care for our street and park trees and to make it easier for other Richmonders to enjoy them and understand how much they benefit us all.THIS FRIDAY!!!! WBCH CARNIVAL
4-7 pm on the Soccer Field. Free food, Backpacks for school, Big games, Face painting, Fun on Grass! A great way to usher in the school year with a final HURRAH! An Oregon Hill Tradition since ____!
If it Rains, We Move into the Main Building
at 224 S. Cherry St. Party Goes On!SNAP @ THE MARKET
Use Your Credit, Debit or SNAP EBT Cards!
The $10 Student Deal is now for
Faculty and Staff, too!
Show your University ID to a participating vendor (Agriberry, Origins Farm, The Byrd Farm, Epic Gardens, Tomten Farm) and ask about their deal of the day!
Visit byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com
for directions and more.
Drugs and Disorderly On The 100 Blocks
From RAIDSOnline.com:
DRUG/NARCOTIC VIOLATION
1XX S CHERRY ST
Sep 6, 2014 at 12:25 pm
Data provided by Virginia Commonwealth University Police DepartmentDISORDERLY CONDUCT
1XX S PINE ST
Sep 6, 2014 at 12:27 pm
Data provided by Virginia Commonwealth University Police DepartmentDRUG/NARCOTIC VIOLATION
1XX S CHERRY ST
Sep 6, 2014 at 2:00 am
Data provided by Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department
Sign Up Today For HandsOn Day
Registration opens TODAY for HandsOn Greater Richmond’s HandsOn Day:
1 Day. 1000 Volunteers. People at the Center of Change.
Imagine how much better Richmond could be if we all spent just 4 hours doing something together for the community. Join one thousand other volunteers across the metro region this October at nearly 60 sites to make a difference in Richmond on one of many organized volunteer opportunities.
There is at least one project in the neighborhood, at the William Byrd Community House, called Growing Our Yard.