Merry Christmas from Sponge Bob
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Lunar Eclipse As Filmed From Pine Street
Renegade Market Celebrates Winter Solstice
From announcement:
And I hear from a good source it’s going to be a “balmy 43 degrees!”
So, with marshmallows roasting on an open fire,
a warm beverage in your mitts, and all the good stuff from
Byrd House Renegade Market
like the perfect hostess, open house and new friend gifts…hmmm?what more could you want
from your friendly neighborhood
Farmers MarketTuesday, Dec. 21, 2010
3-5:30 pmLa Bella Luna in a High Winter’s Sky and you…
Pescados Announces Specials
From the Pescados China Street Facebook page:
starting tuesday, december 21st, 2010, please note the following specials:
RECESSION BUSTER HOUR: monday through thursdays, from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m., 15% off of orders placed by 6 p.m.
CHEAP DATE NIGHT – every tuesday night
GIFT CARDS – “for the hard person to buy for” holiday gift
Remember, Pescados was recently called ‘the best new restaurant in Richmond’.
National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day Candle vigil on Tuesday
I am not sure how much this has specifically to do with Oregon Hill (unless you consider the homeless who actually live and pass through the neighborhood), but considering the recent debate over the homeless in Monroe Park, I think it is worth relating.
Tuesday is National Homeless Persons Memorial Day.
Homeward and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in downtown will be holding a National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Candle Vigil to recognize those who have passed away while homeless on the longest night of the year. Click here for the Facebook page for this local observance.
Really Really Free Market Planned For Next Saturday
From email:
The Really Really Free Market for the month of December falls on December 25th, since that is the last Saturday of the month. At the November Really Really Free Market everyone talked it over and decided that yes, we would like to have the really really free market at the usual time, date, and place, despite it falling on a christian holiday.
In fact it seems like it could be a nice opportunity to being together folks who are not interested in celebrating Christmas, for whatever reasons- personal, political, religious, etc. We can do something fun and positive on that day, but something which clearly is not about celebrating Christmas.
Since many stores and restaurants will be closed because of the holiday, we are also encouraging people to treat this like a potluck- bring a dish to share if you can, preferabbly something labeled so folks with specific dietary needs or allergies can participate too! If you can’t come but want to contribute a dish please contact the Wingnut.
Please help make fliers, distribute handbills, and post online to advertise for the next Really Really Free Market!
Richmond Really Really Free Market Handbill
Richmond Really Really Free Market Flier
Saturday December 25th from 12noon til 3pm! Corner of Main and Laurel in Monroe Park. Bring clothes, toys, games, books, etc. to share and give away, come get the same for absolutely free!
Unlike traditional Christmas, all the gifts at the Really Really Free Market are FREE and come with no strings attached and no expectations of reciprocity!
If you can’t make it you can bring your donations by the Wingnut at 2005 Barton Avenue and leave them on the front porch, or call ahead (804) 303 5449
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The Really Really Free Market takes place on the last Saturday of every month in Monroe Park, at the corner of Main and Laurel Streets in Richmond, Virginia.The RVA Really Really Free Markets provide people with a chance to share the excess that they possess, to prevent the landfills from filling with stuff that will never decompose and is nowhere near the end of its usefulness, and to offer the community a chance to come together for a day of free fun in the sun! (or rain!)
People can come to share things besides the physical. Anyone interested in sharing their skills or knowledge through a workshop should let us know or just show up and teach others. Anyone interested in performing, music or reading poetry or whatever, should contact us or just show up.
So dig through your closets, take the extra from your work, ask your parents and friends and neighbors to come to bring stuff and come to get stuff. Bring clothes, furniture, food, tapes, cds, office supplies, kitchen stuff, knick knacks, paddy whacks, etc. Any stores, restaurants, or organizations are welcome to bring their surplus items or food to share with the community!
The Really Really Free Market is not about bartering, selling, or discounting. All items are 110% free. No one has to bring something to get something. Everyone can take what they would like regardless of their contribution.
So the last Saturday of every month, bring your music, your skills, your stuff, your food, and your friends and family, and help us prove that there is enough stuff in the world for everybody!
Anything left at the end of the day will be taken to Diversity Thrift.
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Mo KarnRichmond Food Not Bombs, Richmond Really Really Free Market, Richmond Zine Fest, Richmond Anarchist Black Cross
Christmas and New Year Holiday Schedule for Solid Waste Collection
From City press release:
RICHMOND, VA – In observance of the Christmas holiday, city offices will be closed on Thursday, December 23 and Friday, December 24. The Solid Waste Management Division will continue to operate normal trash collection routes both days.
In observance of the New Year holiday, city offices will be closed on Friday, December 31. The Solid Waste Management Division will operate normal trash collection that day.
East Richmond Road Convenience Center will open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 23 and from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, December 24. The facility will be closed on Christmas Day.
During the New Year holiday, East Richmond Road Convenience Center will open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, December 31. The facility will be closed on New Year’s Day.
The Hopkins Road Transfer Station will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day.
For more information on city services and schedules, please visit www.Richmondgov.com.
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Weldon-Lassiter Profiled In Skirt
Earlier this month, magazine for women Skirt did a short feature on new educator at St. Andrew’s School, Cyndy Weldon-Lassiter. On writing:
The St. Andrew’s position lured Cyndy and her family home from New Jersey. That leap, along with her three boys (ages 6, 4 ½, and 5 months) have pressed the pen-and-paper loyalist to get synched at last. “I’ve carried a journal for 30 years; it’s been my calendar, my place for notes, thoughts, everything.” Now she finds her way around her smartphone and Wi-Fi. “I resisted texting at first, but now I’m using technology so nothing falls through the cracks.” Still, the journal stays. “There’s something powerful about putting your thoughts and ideas on paper. That never changes.”
Snowy Morning In the Park
Best Sledding in RVA?
From Tess’ article:
Oregon Hill Overlook (Oregon Hill)
At S. Laurel Street and Oregon Hill Parkway
At the southern edge of the neighborhood along Oregon Hill Parkway, the ground drops off steeply toward the river below. The hill is not a very long one, but makes for a quick and exciting ride. Very small children probably won’t enjoy it as much as the grown-ups, though.
Bonus killer view: Of the snowy river and Downtown.