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Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe and Richmond Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to Open 8th Season of William Byrd Community House Farmers’ Market

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From City Press release:

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED

Monday, 5 May 2014

Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe and Richmond Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to Open 8th Season of William Byrd Community House Farmers’ Market

Everyone invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – First Lady of Virginia, Dorothy McAuliffe, will join The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Central 5th Voter District in opening the 8th season of the William Byrd Community House Farmers’ Market. The event will include a tour, preschoolers, live music and 22 farmers, food-makers and hand-crafters.

Accompanying Mrs. McAuliffe will be Mr. Chris Blain, the new Virginia Executive Mansion Chef, who will shop for local foods to be used in the mansion’s kitchen.

The William Byrd Community House Farmers’ Market is held on Tuesdays, from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m., weekly from May through October.

WHEN Tuesday, May 6, 2014
3:30 -4:30 p.m.

WHERE William Byrd Community House Farmers’ Market
980 Idlewood Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23220
(Corner of Idlewood Avenue and S. Linden Street)

WHO

First Lady of Virginia, Dorothy McAuliffe

The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman
Richmond City Council, Richmond Central 5th Voter District

Ms. Shelia Givens, Executive Director, William Byrd Community House

CONTACT For more information, please contact
The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Central 5th Voter District, at 804.646.6050 (tel), or parker.agelasto@richmondgov.com (email)

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Dominion’s Bogus Plans

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There was a small article in yesterday’s Times Dispatch regarding the move of Dominion’s operations center from Innsbrook to I 295.
When Dominion applied for the special use permit for its Tredegar St. headquarters back in 2001, approval was given because they promised to move their operations center with “hundreds of jobs” from the county to Tredegar Street. A neighbor showed photos of flooding at the Tredegar site, and neighbors pointed out that it was absurd to think that they were moving their operations center with a fleet of vehicles and fueling infrastructure to this site beside the river with limited access. But the City’s Planning Commission rubber stamped the bogus plan anyway. When neighbors met with Dominion as recently as two years ago regarding the 2nd Street connector, the Dominion representative still maintained that they have the right to build in the future the huge tower that was supposed to be the new operations center!

Hopefully, Church Hill will fare better than Oregon Hill has in fending off rapacious, private development that goes against existing planning and steals from the public river view sheds. It should come as no surprise that many of those forces supporting the high rise project against Church Hill are the same as who are supporting the flawed Shockoe stadium proposal. City government should recognize the difference between good, popular development projects that enhance residents’ quality of life vs. bad, dishonorable development projects that are based on greed.

Byrd House Renegade Market Tuesday

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From email announcement:

At Byrd House RENEGADE MARKET
Tuesday, April 22, 3 – 6 pm

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While the Getting’s good:
Eat Good. Grow Great!
Learn more at byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com
Opening Day for 2014 Byrd House Farmers Market Season: May 6
So many great vendors, farmers, crafters and so many wonderful new things to do and love! Looking forward.

New Vendor Orientation: 4/22
6-7:30 pm at William Byrd Community House
224 S. Cherry St. 23220

Get Your Tickets Today!
TUESDAY MAY 3 – Byrd House Bash
Our big annual Fund Raising event!
Amazing live entertainment, wine tastings, local beer crafters, BBQ, friends and colleagues…
Really fabulous Auction Items!! (resorts, wines, limo service, fine dining… and so much more!
We Need You! Show your love and support for the children and families of William Byrd Community House. Details here: http://www.wbch.org/
Tickets here: http://bit.ly/BYRDHOUSEBASH2014tickets

WBCH – Growing Richmond’s Kids: Smart, Strong, Self-confident. Ready for school. Ready for life.
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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

SPRING! Renegade Market

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From email announcement:

Byrd House Renegade Market
3:30 – 6:00 pm

Sub Rosa Bakery – Pastries and Tomten Farm Eggs
Mugsy’s Dogtown Lounge – Raw food Foods and Treats for your 4-legged Family members
Faith Farm Foods – Meats, Eggs, Amish Butter, Honey, Noodles – for your 2-legged Family members

WBCH annual Byrd House Bash
= Saturday May 3
Tickets at Eventbrite

Opening Day of Byrd House Market 2014 = Tuesday May 6
Free to Get In! Shop till you drop Great Food!
Meet your 5th District Council Rep: Parker Agelasto
Opening Day Raffle! Live Music! SNAP! “Eat Good” Cooking Demo! Face Painting!
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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

There’s Another Bid On Monroe Park

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From Times Dispatch article:

The city of Richmond’s plan to lease out Monroe Park was slowed down Monday night as a well-known activist submitted a competing bid that forced officials to take more time to weigh the two proposals.
Activist Mo Karnage, who has been involved with serving meals in the park for the homeless, submitted a bid that would put the park under control of a body called the Keep Monroe Park Open and Free Committee.

Renegade Winter

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From email announcement:

Well, Shoppers
maybe it will be the first wintry stormy event this spring, maybe the last. Winter in Virginia must be experienced to be believed. And on that note, so must the Offerings of our Renegade vendors:

Faith Farm Foods and Mugsy’s Dogtown Lounge will see you on the market grounds
3:30 to 6 pm

Byrd House Bash 2014 – Sat. May 3
Enjoy a night of good old southern hospitality and raise funds for WBCH Early Childhood Education and Children’s Services at this annual event. We count on each of you every year! FEATURING:
Silent and live auctions
Live music
BBQ from Deep Run Roadhouse
Tastings from local restaurants
Local craft beers from Hardywood and Strangeways
Wine tastings from Barboursville Vineyards

Tickets at: http://bit.ly/BYRDHOUSEBASH2014tickets

SAVE THE DATE: May 6th is Opening Day of 2014 Byrd House Market Season!

Want to be a BHM Vendor?
Byrd House Market is a great neighborhood market and you can be a part of it! What kind of vendors are we looking for? We serve families and people interested in great quality whole and wholesome foods. Our customers like to know that the spirit of healthy eating permeates the market products and the environment. Local, sustainably grown specialty produce and ingredients, organic – vegan – gluten free, are all welcome. SNAP eligible foods – from basic delicious to gourmet yummy, affordable and special. Visit our blog for more information and click here to apply. Have questions? Email the market manager, byrdhousemarket@gmail.com

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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.

March 18 Renegade Market and Vendor Orientation +

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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!

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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.
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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.

Shop for WBCH Tuesday Night at Rumors

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From email announcement:

Shop for a Reason
William Byrd night at Rumors Boutique

Tuesday, 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