TD: Henderson and Science on a Sphere put universe in perspective

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Our neighbor and School Board representative Maurice Henderson was featured in an article about science education in yesterday’s Times Dispatch (via the Danville Register and Bee):

The huge display — a 6-foot sphere that is fed information from four computers and video projectors and displays it in the round — is a long-term display on the third floor of the science center, thanks to NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NOAA developed Science on a Sphere, and NASA sponsored its installation at the science center to help students at all levels develop an interest in science.

“It brings the blue marble [Earth] to life,” said Maurice Henderson, NASA’s project director for Science on a Sphere. “We try to engage students at every level and use it as an introduction to earth and space sciences.”

On Tuesday, about 50 people gathered at the science center for the official introduction of the new exhibit and were impressed with the images that passed over the huge, round screen.

“It’s a great presentation platform; it makes science art,” said Rich Conti, director of the Science Museum of Virginia.

R-R-R-enegade Market Tomorrow

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From announcement:

3 pm
33°F
Feels Like
21°F
6 pm
27°F
Feels Like
15°F

Cold, right? Do I know how to make a point??? GLOVES, HATS, SOCKS x 2, SCARVES, COATS.
So, we the Byrd House RENEGADE Marketers will have a roaring firepit, hot coffee and cocoa, and maybe a marshmallow or two, ya? YA!!

Dress for it and come get the good stuff:
A fabulous array of holiday greenery from Kissing Balls and Centerpieces to Wreaths and Trees
The finest in jams, butters, honeys, apples, late winter produce, cookies, organic pet snacks AND farm-fed beefs, porks and chickens (in all manner of whole, cuts, sausages and roasting forms)
3pm til sunset (or chilblain, whichever comes first)
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Byrd House Market
William Byrd Community House
224 South Cherry St. Richmond, VA 23220
ByrdHouseMarket@gmail.com
(804) 643-2717
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The largest Sunday School meeting, 1865

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From The Daily Dispatch: December 11, 1865:

Baptist Sunday School Union.

–The largest Sunday School meeting which has been held in this city for four years took place at the First Baptist Church yesterday afternoon. There were from twenty-five hundred to three thousand persons present, a large majority of whom were children, and a look at their smiling, happy faces was a sight which did our heart’s good. Interspersed with the business of the meeting were a number of those beautiful hymns from the “Golden Censor,” sung by the whole congregation; and the union of earnest, cheerful voices raised a chorus which those who heard will not soon forget.

The exercises of the occasion were presided over by the Rev. Dr. Burrows; and the following report of average attendance of officers, teachers and scholars was read:

First Church 45 teachers, 295 scholars.
Second Church 24 teachers, 164 scholars.
Grace Street Church 26 teachers, 180 scholars.
Belvidere Church 14 teachers, 113 scholars.
Leigh Street Church 50 teachers, 322 scholars.
Sidney Church 6 teachers, 18 scholars.
Manchester Church 23 teachers, 215 scholars.
Total 183 1,307
Forty-four scholars belonging to the different schools had been baptized and joined the church during the month.

After the reports had been read, short addresses were delivered by the Revs. Mr. Hutchin, of Manchester; Dickinson, of Leigh Street; Jeter, of Grace Street; McCarthy, of Oregon Hill, and Burrows, of the First Baptist Church. The exercises were concluded by a prayer and the benediction from the latter.

Some Volunteer and High School Youth Opportunities

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From RIchmond Youth Peace Project News: December 10, 2010 :

We need youth and adult volunteers to help as crew to help put on our two upcoming Educoncerts.
Dates and Locations:
Sunday, January 30 2011, 4 p.m. VCU Performing Arts Center, 922 Park Ave.
Friday, February 4, 2011, 7 p.m. Generation Dream 2011, Richmond Public Library, 101 E. Franklin St
Volunteers will help backstage, or as ushers and other lobby volunteers.

Want to help us put on the show? Contact us at rypp@rpec.org.

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Opportunity for HS Juniors and Seniors

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An 8-week paid summer internship at a local-nonprofit
A Student Leadership Summit in Washington , D.C.

Apply by January 12, 2011 at
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‘Wreaths Across America’ To Stop At Va. War Memorial

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City press release:

Richmond to receive wreath from Wreaths Across America on behalf of departed U.S. Military Veterans

Delivered by convoy of 200 motorcycle riders, which will include Virginia State Police and Richmond Police Department Motorcycle Squad

WHAT The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, is scheduled to accept a wreath on behalf of Richmond citizens from Wreaths Across America, honoring the service of departed United States of America Military Veterans.

Part of a national tribute sponsored by the Worchester Wreath Company (Harrington, Maine) and its Wreaths Across America initiative, wreaths will be placed on the graves of departed U. S. Military Service Veterans and at other official memorials, locations and sites nationally and worldwide.

The day’s events in Richmond include a motor convoy comprised of an estimated 200 motorcycle riders, which will include the Virginia State Police and Richmond Police Department Motorcycle Squad. An 18-wheel truck will be carrying wreaths.

This day will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia and proceed with wreaths being placed nationally and worldwide at official sites and cemeteries.

Official worldwide ceremonies will begin simultaneously at Noon, Eastern Standard Time, 1700 Zulu.

WHEN APPROXIMATE SCHEUDLE – Saturday, December 11, 2010

9:00 a.m. Convoy will muster at Cox Transportation (1044 Dow Gil Road, Ashland, Virginia). Convoy will include an 18-wheel truck, Virginia State Police and Richmond Police Department Motorcycle Squad and up to 200 motorcycle riders.

10:00 a.m. Convoy departs Ashland, Virginia (Traveling I-95 South).
Route in Richmond includes Richmond Diamond, Virginia War Memorial for presentation; Virginia Capitol Square; Richmond
City Hall for Presentation; and, then to Richmond National Cemetery.

10:45 a.m. Branch of convoy proceeds to Richmond City Hall (900 E. Broad Street) 9th Street Entrance – to present wreath

Noon Ceremony at Richmond National Cemetery (1701 Williamsburg Road, Richmond, Virginia)

WHERE Richmond City Hall, 9th Street Entrance (900 E. Broad Street)

WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District

CONTACT For more information, please contact Rev. Rocky Angone, at 804.586.5060 (tel); or rjangone@yahoo.com (email) Wreaths Across America,

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IHOP Coming to Area

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VCU’s Commonwealth Times has an article this week that says that an IHOP restaurant is coming to the corner of Laurel and Grace Streets.

From the article:

ARAMARK, VCU’s food service provider, has partnered with IHOP in a move to bring all-day breakfast to the Monroe Park campus.
The location will be part of a retail space in the new Laurel and Grace parking deck, which is currently under construction and set to open August 2011.
Two other food sellers – providing chicken, salads and wraps – are also opening alongside the IHOP.
“It’s going to be slightly like a food court, but a little more glorified,” Tamara Highsmith of VCU Dining Services said. “I would call it a robust menu that should appeal to a lot of people.”
IHOP will be an express location: a counter-service restaurant with no sit-down dining and a non-traditional menu. VCU’s Student Government Association expressed concern about the lack of a dine-in area but, according to Highsmith, the speed of service necessitates counter service.
The three new eateries are a result of Dining Service’s annual review.
Approximately 1,200 students responded to a survey regarding what foods they would like to see on campus; a diner-type concept that provides breakfast, a health food option and a chicken retailer were in the top five requests.
“We really wanted to add to the variety with the shops along Broad Street,” said Highsmith. “A diner concept isn’t something currently available so we’re really excited to not just create another semi-Chipotle or something like that. This is definitely something that is not available to them.”
Despite rumors of a 24-hour schedule, IHOP will close at 11:30 p.m.. The hours of operation may expand based on demand.

Click here for a link to the IHOP chain’s national website.

Charter Schools Forum To Feature Henderson

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From announcement:

Charter Schools in Virginia: Panel Discussion and Public Forum
Thursday, December 9th, 6pm to 8pm
VCU student Commons 907 Floyd Avenue Richmond Salon I
Sponsored by Teachers for Social Justice in conjunction with Richmond REA and VCU’s Department of Foundations of Education

While at both the national and state level the charter school movement is gaining momentum, there is heated debate about the effectiveness of charter schools and the long term impact of this reform movement on public education. The goal of this forum is to bring together a panel of speakers representing a diversity of well-informed perspectives on this issue to present their views, engage in a productive dialogue, and answer questions from the public. The hope is that this forum leads to a better understanding of the careful steps we must take as we move forward to improve the quality of education in our state.

Confirmed Panelists
Kitty Boitnott, president of the Virginia Education Association
Senator Henry Marsh, representing Virginia’s 16th district
Maurice Henderson, 5th District Richmond School Board Representative
Jesse Senechal, Teachers for Social Justice
A representative of Patrick Henry Charter School

Death in Civil War-Era Oregon Hill

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From the Daily Dispatch, Dec. 5, 1860:

On the 4th instant, at his residence, on Oregon Hill, at 2 o’clock, of pneumonia. George W. Adams, aged 25 years, 9 months and 8 days.

His friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend his funeral from the Oregon Hill Baptist Chapel, this (Wednesday) evening, at 3½ o’clock without further notice.

Columbus (Ga.) papers please copy

Thanks to the University of Richmond Civil War-Era Richmond online resource, and A.R. Goodwin for leading me to it. I will try to find some more history items on there.