New@the Main Library: Computer Classes for Seniors

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From Richmond Public Library blog:

It’s never too late to learn! But Seniors learn differently, and these classes are tailored to their needs and interests. If you know a family member, neighbor, or friend who might benefit from these classes, please tell them about this opportunity.

Seating is limited. Call 646-2551 to register. Class is for seniors age 60 and over.

All classes are 2:00 – 3:45 PM in Conference Room G, Lower Level of the Main Library.

Thursday, April 7th
Introduction to Windows
This class will teach students to use the mouse and the keyboard, and help them understand Microsoft Windows.

Thursday, April 14th
Introduction to the Internet
Students will learn how to use Internet Explorer to access and navigate websites. If time permits, students who wish to create e-mail accounts will have an opportunity to do so. (Students must have attended Introduction to Windows or be familiar with using the mouse and Windows.)

Thursday, April 21st
Searching the Internet and using E-mail.
This class will expand on the skills learned in Introduction to the Internet. (Students must have attended Introduction to the Internet or be familiar with the skills taught in that class.)

Cooking Classes at WBCH

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From Eat Good Grow Great blog:

Vegan Cooking, Session 2: Italian Uses for Tofu
Wednesdays 6-8pm / $10 per person
RSVP by noon Wednesday 3/23!!!

Cooking as a 2nd Language: CSL9 – Asian-American Fusian
with Tamisha Lee
Saturday, March 26, 9:30a – 12:00p / $10 per person
RSVP by noon Friday 3/25!!!

Cooking classes are held here at William Byrd Community House in the Nutrition Room, 224 S. Cherry St. Richmond 23220. Call 643-2717 for information and to reserve your spot!

Also go this on an email today:

Last Call for this week’s Cooking as a 2nd Language #9 class: Reserve your spot by 10am tomorrow morning!

Asian/American Fusion Cuisine

We’re offering a little extension, but no more! We know you meant to do it, so call or e-mail your request for a spot in the class by 10 am Friday (tomorrow, 3/25/11).
Class fee is $10… email byrdhousemarket at gmail.com or call 643-2717 ext. 306 to sign up today!

VCU’s Paint The Town Green on Saturday

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Virginia Commonwealth University Student Government Association is sponsoring another Paint The Town Green event for this Saturday, March 26, similar to last year’s.

I could not find anything on the regular VCU site, but I did find this announcement on the alumni site:

The Rams Alumni Volunteer Network was formed last year to provide an outlet for Richmond-area alumni to collectively serve as community-service volunteers on behalf of the VCU Alumni Association and the MCV Alumni Association.

RAVN will assist the VCU Student Government Association’s Paint the Town Green project on March 26. Paint the Town Green is a SGA initiative to gather volunteers to help clean up various neighborhoods in the VCU vicinity, including the Fan, Carver, Oregon Hill and Randolph.

On April 2, RAVN members will volunteer at the Monument Avenue 10K. Our alumni will staff water station at the beginning of the race starting at 8 a.m.

Volunteers are need for both activities.
For more information about how you can get involved with RAVN or serve as a volunteer, contact Morgan McDowell (B.S.’09/H&S), director of student and young alumni engagement, at (804) 828-8191.

I will update further as more information becomes available (or maybe someone can help out by leaving a comment).

600 Block Lots Sold

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According to Jennifer Hancock, President of OHHIC (and OHNA),

The Oregon Hill Home Improvement Council, Inc. (OHHIC) has sold three lots on the 600 block of South Laurel Street to Dean McGee of McGee Consultation & Construction LLC. Mr. McGee has made tentative plans to build two brick houses, possibly starting as early as this spring.

The lots have been for sale since this past summer. While its good news for OHHIC at this point, and runs counter to national trends, it is a step down from previous plans for affordable housing.

Camera Club of Richmond Teaches Kids at WBCH

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From Richmond Times Dispatch article:

Members of the Camera Club of Richmond offer all sorts of photographical guidance to kids at the William Byrd Community House in Oregon Hill as part of the new Shutter Buddies program, a way for club members to share their love of photography with a younger generation.

“The camera club’s primary focus is to educate,” said Peter Kapasakis, president of the club that holds regular meetings, workshops and photo shoots for adults. “We thought, ‘We’re educating, but what about the kids?’ We don’t have an opportunity for kids to come to camera club meetings, so we decided we would try to set up a kids’ camera club.”
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