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Victory Rug Up For Auction

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It is with some sadness that this neighborhood small business has ended, under unfortunate circumstances.

From Tranzon Fox auction ad:

Auction: Monday, December 19, 1 p.m.,
at the Law Offices of Hirschler Fleischer
The Edgeworth Building, 2100 E. Cary St, 3rd Fl, Richmond, VA 23233

Absolute Bankruptcy Auction
17,319± sq. ft. building with adjacent lot
in Richmond’s Oregon Hill

Sells regardless of price!
Walking distance to VCU
Ideal candidate for rehab, and state and federal historic tax credits
Subject to city approval, this is the best potential multifamily conversion project in the vicinity of VCU, with views of historic Hollywood Cemetery and the skyline
Zoned R-7
407 South Cherry St.

Neighbors note that Victory Rug is not zoned multifamily, nor is it in the neighborhood’s best interest to have student apartments there.

Byrd House Market Reigns This Afternoon

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From email announcement:

Our hardy providers of late fall and winter goods will be here from 3pm til Dark. 
Cause y’know there’s beefs, porks, sweet potatoes, bread, greens, honey, cheese, soaps, eggs, roasts and mushrooms and all kinds of delicious things to eat now and later! (Don’t forget Max, Spot, Fifi, Sprout, Shadow, Bumstead, KittyKitty …)
Thinking gifts and decor? 
CityGarden’s selling Holiday Greenery, crocheted pets and crocheted wire jewelry – through Xmas… Bonnyclabbers’ got handmade goat soaps
All the vendors have Gift Certificates…eh? eh? eh?
Reminders
On-street parking is available on Idlewood and S. Linden streets. More parking on the soccer field behind the gym on market day to minimize impact on the neighborhood streets – this is accessed from S. Linden St.
Cash low? A few of our vendors take Credit/Debit cards, so just ask. SNAP/Credit/Debit card services provided by Byrd House Market are ended for the season. 
Happening At WBCH:
Nov 30: Last Vegan cooking class in the series – something yummy this way comes… Register at EatGoodGrowGreat.blogspot.com
Dec 7: WBCH hosts Virginia Friends of Mali’s Open House/Welcome Day. Learn more and RSVP at VirginiaFriendsOfMali.blogspot.com
Dec 10: Cooking as a 2nd Language features Honduran Cuisine with returning inspiration Elicet Von Der Lippe! Register at EatGoodGrowGreat.blogspot.com
Dec 16, 17, 18: WBCH’s Annual Tacky Lights Tour, see details at WBCH.org
Ongoing: Our wonderful, family support programs – Learn more at WBCH.org

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Byrd House Market
William Byrd Community House
224 South Cherry St. Richmond, VA 23220
ByrdHouseMarket@gmail.com
(804) 643-2717
byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com

Renegade Market Today

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From email announcement:

a few reminders…

11/15: Byrd House Renegade Market Tuesday, 3-Sunset

11/16 & 11/30: Vegan 101 Wednesdays, 6-8pm

11/19: Cooking as a 2nd Language: Rescheduled from October – Senegalese Cuisine with Ndeye Diallo of the Goree African Restaurant in Shockoe Bottom – Register by Wednesday at 5pm!

12/7: Va Friends of Mali Open House & Welcome Day, 4-8pm

12/16-18: WBCH Tacky Light Tours, details at wbch.org

www.byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com
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Byrd House Market

William Byrd Community House
224 South Cherry St. Richmond, VA 23220

Amazing Blue Glitter Vinyl Chair And Matching Ottoman

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From Craigslist ad:

This is thee most amazing chair and ottoman I have ever seen in my whole life! I believe it was made in the mid 1950’s. This is a very rare item, you may never see another one again in your lifetime!
The set is in near mint (close to mint) condition!!!! Would look amazing in anyones living room! very unique.

(go to link for more pictures, asking $150)

And on that note, don’t forget about the Fancy Flea tomorrow outside Fine Foods.

Last Official Market Day

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Oct. 25 at BHM: Apple Cider Pressings, Storytime with Caroline, Eating Good and Growing Great with the Renegades!
Note from BHM manager Ana Edwards:

Dear BHM Shoppers, Visitors, Friends, Playmates, Volunteers, Neighbors and Passersby,

Our final 2011 market day is upon us and we have our USUAL WONDERFUL ARRAY of (certainly!!) the freshest, most delicious, accessible, affordable and inspiring foods a farmers market can have! We can thank our farmers and food-crafters, vendors, staff and volunteers, but we also must thank YOU!

Thank you for supporting Byrd House Market – as a market, as a community gathering place and as a program of William Byrd Community House. The feedback I get most commonly is that ours is “a great market” or “my favorite market”. When I ask Why? the the typical responses are “great food selection” and “it has a real community feel”. That makes me feel good. When I took on the role of market manager, more than anything else I wanted to NOT get in the way of a great thing and I think I’ve been successful at that. Our challenges have included parking, weather and the economy, but by and large Byrd House Market works well and is determined to do great.

Looking forward, WBCH will be visioning just how to make this market better. Your input is critical to my ability to imagine and our ability to plan for any improvements or changes to process, site/facilities, equipment and programs. Please think about what does make it work and what would make even better and send me your suggestions. (Unless you want me to craft you a survey??)

You never know what we can do, working together.

Thanks for a great season and I will see all you Renegades at the Market!

Ana Edwards, Manager

2nd Street Connector Draws More Citizen Scrutiny- What Does It Mean For ‘Riverfront Planning’?

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While OHNA urges support of the City’s interest in protecting the historic resources in the canal basin, citizens continue to question plans for the proposed 2nd Street connector street.

C. Wayne Taylor provides a great graphic with details on his City Hall Review site.

One Oregon Hill resident sent this to me on September 30:

I have many comments and questions about traffic.

Bike Lanes
I’d be more likely to bike on this new road vs drive. If it must be built then bike lanes are a must.

Roundabout
We’ve been waiting for a long time for the Idlewood roundabout. I’d like to see that finished before we build a 2nd Street connector. After the last OHNA meeting I noticed there was a traffic accident at the 3 road merge exactly where the roundabout would be located (Grayland + Idlewood + RMA ramp). We need sidewalk improvements here and we should add bike lanes as well. The Byrdhouse Market would benefit from these improvements as well.

Pedestrian Bridge
We’ve been waiting for a long time for the Pedestrian Bridge. I’d like to see that finished before we build a new 2nd Street Connector.

Area Traffic
Will we see more traffic coming from the Idlewood RMA ramp? Will people shortcut through the neighborhood down Idlewood and or S Laurel? I commute down Spring St out of Oregon Hill and turn left onto 2nd Street to get downtown for work. Will the morning southbound traffic on 2nd hinder that left turn during rush hour? Will there be any traffic lights added? Will there be a traffic study?

I should say that Oregon Hill residents do understand that many people would like more public routes to the riverfront and understand the pubic desire in the proposed 2nd Street connection road, however there are real concerns about HOW this project is done. At the moment it seems to be proposed in a manner that benefits the corporate interests of New Market and Dominion more so than any public interests. That New Market seems determined to rush it does not give folks any confidence that their concerns will be considered.

Perhaps we will hear more about this at the next Riverfront Planning meeting on October 18th. Hopefully citizen involvement will be meaningful.

Ethyl/New Market Rushing Ahead To Destroy Canal?

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I received this message last night:

I just learned that NewMarket has proceeded to dig along the canal in the proposed amphitheatre location and has damaged the wall. But it’s their property and they are, as you pointed out, determined to ruin the canal once and for all.

Click here for some background on this.

I woke up early and checked it out- looks like something is happening (one picture is from above the canal, one is from below):

Byrd House Market Today

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3:30p to 7:00p
at Idlewood and Linden, Richmond, VA

From Byrd House Market blog:

Welcome Shoppers!
The bounty cannot be denied. You just have to come get some.

And …
We welcome the 3rd Tuesday Acoustic Jam with Epic Gardens guitarist Patricia Stansbury
SNAP EBT and Credit/Debit Cards swiped for wooden nickels? Outrageous(ly efficient method of tendering)! Ask us how it works.
Amy’s Garden is on vacation from the market this week and giving those crops a chance to catch up after all the rain, so we’ll see Amy and the crew and all their great organic goodies next week.
Vegan 101 cooking class series begins this Wednesday, 21 Sep, 6pm. Plenty of room in the class this week, but don’t wait til Wednesday to register (at eatgoodgrowgreat.blogspot.com)!
Check out the the market’s blog: byrdhousemarket@blogspot.com.

See you at the market!

What Does New Riverfront Development Mean For Oregon Hill?

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More information is emerging about new proposals for the Richmond riverfront after last week’s public riverfront planning meeting. In particular, some items have been announced that concern the Kanawha Canal and the area just east of the Lee Bridge. An amphitheater and possibly a new road that would connect from 2nd Street to Tredegar Street have been mentioned already in the media. Click here for a James River News Hub story and click here for one in the Times Dispatch. Most if not all this land is currently owned by New Market Corporation. Hopefully more facts and discussion will be forthcoming.

In the meantime, I know Oregon Hill neighbors who are concerned about what will eventually happen with riverfront planning. One wrote to me wondering if Dominion Power might try to get an even taller high-rise on the riverfront after all.