The Byrd House Market is still going and so that no one is left in the dark, the new market hours will be 2:30 to 5PM on Tuesdays at the BHM location at Linden St. and Idlewood Ave. Sweet potatoes, winter squash, salad greens, beef, pork, eggs, apples, flowers, chocolate, baked bread are just some of the many things available this week.
The Flying Brick Library, Richmond’s Oregon Hill-based radical lending library, has announced plans to reopen in early 2009.
Lieutenant Drew’s monthly report from September (PDF) for the Richmond Police Departments Sector 413 is now available:
Oregon Hill crime was up 50% from 2007 – 4 to 6 crimes. 3 of the 6 crimes occurred in the 200 block of S. Cherry Street (A car, a bike and some plants were stolen.) Residents (in that block especially) should report any suspicious activity. There was one other bike, wheels from a car and license plates stolen in your neighborhood.
Byrd House Market today from 3:30 to 7PM:
Fall produce definitely has that comfort food factor. The sweet potatoes have arrived and my goodness, they are delicious! We have squash in many intriguing shapes and colors (some use these for centerpieces but we suggest eating them.) Many varieties of apples are flying out of our vendors’ booths and one bite will make you proud to be a Virginian. While you are stocking up on root vegetables, enjoy the roots music of Needle in a Hempsack performing in the garden.
Most people consider an heirloom something special, to be held dear. Our growers would agree with you. Their heirloom veggies are grown from seeds of varieties from bygone days — before industrialized farming made every tomato identical and tasteless. Classical guitarist Alexander Rodriguez will also be reminding us of days gone by with his beautiful Baroque music. Great food, great music, and great friends are, historically speaking, the best combination.
This week in addition to Flynn’s garlic fries, we have Nate’s Tacos. Here is what some have said about Nate on the net: “Incredible! I highly suggest you take any chance you get to have one of Nate’s tacos.” – Nathan Hughes, Richmond Business and Commercial News. “Whatever his secret is, the stuff he serves is delicious and served with a Cheshire cat’s smile.” – Jason Guard, Camelized Opinions
Have you lost or or would you like a cat? (via Craig’s List)
There is an adorable friendly black cat, who responds to the name “snuffles” currently on my back porch. On the skinny side so he may have been a stray, but is so people friendly you could never tell. He is craving for attention and love. He likes soy milk and will rub up against anything he can. He also follows you around no matter how far you go and if he loses sight will run as fast as possible to catch up with you again.
I would keep him if I could, but I can’t. If this is your cat, or if it sounds like a cat you would be interested in, I really want to find him a good home. I’m not sure how he acts around other cats or anything.
What are the three best things about the Byrd House Market? Food, Music, and Friends! This week we’ll have the Stainless Tree-oh (local jazz band) and Flynn’s Foods fabulous garlic fries cooked to order. So come by and connect with friends and make some new ones while you’re there!
ACORN is accepting nominations for this year’s Golden Hammer Awards. If you know of an outstanding (I-can’t-believe-they-fixed-that-wreck) renovation project with a completion date of Sept.1, 2007 and Aug.15, 2008, let ACORN know by sending in a nomination form before Sept.1 (and, yes, you can nominate your own project!).
Richmond.com takes a comprehensive overview of Richmond’s 5th District — looking at both the boundaries and key landmarks of this diverse district, as well as a solid snapshot of the candidates and issues behind the upcoming School Board and City Council elections:
Located smack in the middle of the city, the Central District is in the center of the city and is one of two districts that crisscross the James River. It covers a diverse swath of the city, from Oregon Hill near Virginia Commonwealth University south across the river to Hull Street.
It includes the communities of Woodland Heights, Springhill, Reedy Creek, Carytown, Oregon Hill, parts of the Fan and Swansboro. Maymont and Byrd parks are also in the 5th District.