Yesterday, City Council’s Land Use Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of a plan to lease Monroe Park, one of the oldest public parks in the country and the oldest in Richmond, to the Monroe Park Conservancy, a private, nonprofit group, despite much public opposition.
This Wednesday is a red Wednesday, which means trash and recycling pickup. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night. They do not belong on the sidewalk after tomorrow night.
VCU, University of Richmond, and other schools are currently competing in RecycleMania 2014.
In other recycling news, a group of recycling companies is pitching a large processing complex on land next to the Elizabeth River in Chesapeake, VA.
From St. Andrew’s School FaceBook page:
New Weather Alert: This is a change: Due to reports of icy road conditions and continuing sleet and freezing temperatures, St. Andrew’s School will now be closed today.
Families, look for updates regarding rescheduling of this evening’s Family Event.
From email announcement:
Tuesday is a big day all around!
1:00 pm – 2014 Vendor Orientation (Library)
2:30 pm – SNAP Ed Training (Library)
3:00 pm – Renegade Market: Faith Farm Food, Mugsy’s Dogtown Lounge, Sub Rosa Bakery
4:00 pm – WBCH Night at Rumors Boutique – Shop for a Reason!
And we had a blast at the Fairfield Middle School Health Fair – organized by the students! We did a cooking demonstration and promoted WBCH’s Early Childhood Education preschool and summer camp programs. What did we make? Bok Choy and Leek stir-fry with fresh Garlic and Ginger garnished with a squeeze of fresh Lemon. Folks were lined up for those samples!
Visit byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com for details.
_____________________Ana Edwards, Manager of Byrd House Market
& Library Programs for Grace Arents Library & Education Center
William Byrd Community House www.wbch.org / 804.643.2717 ext.306
224 S. Cherry St. Richmond VA 23220
WBCH – Growing Richmond’s Kids: Smart, Strong, Self-confident. Ready for school. Ready for life.
From email announcement:
Shop for a Reason
William Byrd night at Rumors BoutiqueTuesday, March 18, 4pm – 7pm
Tuesday, March 18 is William Byrd night at Rumors Boutique.
Rumors will donate 20% of sales on purchases made between 4pm and 7pm to
William Byrd Community House as part of their Shop for a Reason program.
Come out and shop and help Rumors and William Byrd
give back to our wonderful Richmond community.Rumors Boutique
723 West Broad Street
804/644-2020
www.rumorsrva.com
Photo taken last week…
From ‘City watchdog’ C.Wayne Taylor:
To: News Media
1. “Tredegar Green” is the The City of Richmond Riverfront Plan designation for the land just west of Tredegar Iron Works.
2. George Washington’s historic canal runs across the center of Tredegar Green.
3. Venture Richmond is preparing to destroy George Washington’s historic canal.
4. Venture Richmond has a grading plan pending before the city Planning Commission.
5. Venture Richmond revised its plan to dodge Department of Historic Resources review.
6. The revised plan was submitted to the city of Richmond Friday.
7. The revised plan was forwarded to the planning commission after 5pm Friday.
8. The planning commission meets on Monday at 1pm to consider the plan.
9. The public has not been officially notified of the revised plan.
While Venture Richmond may have the legal right to destroy George Washington’s historic canal, such action is contrary to the purposes of Venture Richmond. Venture Richmond is a nonprofit corporation established for the good of downtown Richmond.
Venture Richmond receives substantial financial support from the city of Richmond. Mayor Jones is the President of Venture Richmond. His administration submitted the application to the planning commission to destroy the canal.
USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships
May 2-4 – Richmond, VA
The course includes Lee Bridge.
Photo from planning session.
From Mojo’s Instagram page:
Order any cheesesteak at Mojos during any A10 Tournament game and get automatically upgraded to a “tournament size” for free! That’s 12 inches! Pictured here: our Philly of the week “The Mighty Ram” Come down and check it out. Available for takeout and delivery also.
