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Byrd House Bash Celebrates 90th Anniversary of William Byrd Community House

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From press release:

Byrd House Bash Celebrates 90th Anniversary of William Byrd Community House
Evening of entertainment, food tastings and live and silent auctions at Historic Tredegar will raise money for community-minded nonprofit

RICHMOND, VA (April 3, 2013) – William Byrd Community House, a social services organization that helps children, families and individuals address immediate challenges and build self-sufficiency, turns 90 this year.
To celebrate, the nonprofit is hosting its fourth annual Byrd House Bash fundraiser at Historic Tredegar on Saturday, April 27 from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit William Byrd Community House programs and services that assist the community’s most vulnerable.

Presented by NewMarket Corporation, the 2013 Byrd House Bash will feature a silent auction, a live auction, live music from The Good Birds, light fare from local restaurants and more. “This is a special year for the Byrd House Bash since we’re celebrating our 90th anniversary,” said Shelia Givens, executive director of William Byrd Community House. “It’s exciting to be able to reflect on the work that we’ve been able to do in Richmond so far and the ways we can benefit the community moving forward. We’re looking forward to celebrating with friends, sponsors and the community. They make our work possible.”

Comfort, Camden’s Dogtown Market, The Continental and other local restaurants will offer light fare and tastings. Beer and wine will be provided by Hardywood Park Craft Brewery and Barboursville Vineyards respectively.

The silent auction will feature items such as portrait packages from Cliff Bruce Studio, a custom jewelry piece by Jay Sharpe and oil change and state inspection packages from Midas of Richmond. New to this year’s Byrd House Bash, the live auction will include a one week Wintergreen vacation stay; dinner for six at Mamma ‘Zu plus limo ride, a one night stay at the Jefferson Hotel and a Redskins Fan package with a signed RGIII jersey, four tickets to a taping of Redskins Nation and two custom Redskins cornhole boards.

“We’re thrilled to sponsor this year’s Byrd House Bash and know that our contribution will directly benefit programs and services that help some of Richmond’s most vulnerable citizens,” said Bruce Hargrove, vice president of corporate resources at NewMarket Corporation. Other generous event sponsors include Hunton & Williams and CRT/tanaka.

Tickets are available in two tiers. A $50 ticket includes open bar with beer and wine. A $30 ticket comes with two drink tickets (beer and/or wine). All tickets include food from local restaurants, live music, a silent auction and a live auction. To purchase tickets, please visit http://byrdhousebash2013.eventbrite.com/# or call 804- 643-2717. For more details and the latest updates on the event, go to the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/590586094302189/?fref=ts. Parking for the event is free and available in the Tredegar lot next to the event site.

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VCU Intercultural Festival in Monroe Park Saturday

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From VCU press release:

Virginia Commonwealth University will honor the culture and diversity that thrives throughout its campuses at the 2013 Intercultural Festival at VCU, themed “A World Premiere.”

The 2013 Intercultural Festival at VCU takes place on Saturday, April 6, from noon until 6 p.m. at Monroe Park. Entrance to the festival and all activities are free and open to the public.

The festival will include a variety of foods from various cultures, as well as cultural displays, performances and fashion shows, student art exhibits and booths with games and crafts for all ages. There will be a petting zoo and door prizes to showcase more than 30 cultural organizations at VCU.

The Intercultural Festival has been at VCU for more than 10 years, but the first recorded festival took place in April 2002. Over the years, the festival has continued to grow and become an annual university-wide celebration.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs within the Division for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services and the Student Government Association sponsor the Intercultural Festival at VCU.

To learn more information about the festival, call 804-828-4514. For information about ICF week activities, which precede the festival, visit https://www.facebook.com/icfvcu.

“The comfort food choice: 821 Cafe”

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Style magazine has an article this week on “Unexpected places to dine when you don’t eat meat or dairy.”

Here is an excerpt:

At 821, meat lovers can order a one-pound burger served between two grilled cheese sandwiches, but there’s also a vegan chicken salad sandwich on the menu. If it’s bar or comfort food, 821 probably has it in meat and veggie forms. The vegan chili fries ($4) are enormous, a perfect drinking companion to soak up excess alcohol from 821’s well-chosen taps. Fried artichoke hearts ($8) aren’t elegant, but they’re strangely habit-forming with a classic crunchy exterior and creamy interior, served with a spicy sweet chili sauce.

And as long as we’re sticking with fried and unhealthy, the buffalo tofu ($7) has been a favorite of mine since before it was on the regular menu. Beer-battered tofu is covered in buffalo sauce and served on a roll with lettuce, tomato and vegan mayonaise. The house-made veggie burger ($7.25) feels healthier, with black beans, sweet potatoes and quinoa, a South American grainlike seed, making up the patty, with an avocado for a topping. Though the patty could be firmer, the subtle flavors strike a nice balance of sweet and savory with a hint of garlic. 821 offers an extensive vegan menu with breakfast choices, appetizers, sandwiches, salads and pasta.

821 Cafe
825 W. Cary St.
649-1042
821caferva.com
Monday-Wednesday: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Thursday-Friday: 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

There’s also a nice bit about the Nile on Laurel Street.

McShin Foundation,Terry McAuliffe At Virginia War Memorial On Monday

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From press release:

Richmond, VA (April 8, 2013) – The McShin Foundation is proud to host their 9th Annual Spring Awards Banquet at the Virginia War Memorial Education Foundation (621 S. Belvidere Street, Richmond, VA 23220) on Monday, April 8, 2013 at 6 p.m. This year, we will be presenting Dr. Sarah H. Scarbrough with the NCADD Bronze Key Award for her dissertation on the Richmond City Jail’s McCovery tier, titled “Reducing Recidivism in Returning Offenders with Alcohol and Drug Related Offenses: Contracts for the Delivery of Authentic Peer Based Recovery Support Services.” Her studies showed that inmates that went through the jail’s McCovery program were 18% less likely to return to jail or prison. Today Dr. Scarbrough serves as Director of Virginia’s Governor’s Mansion under Governor Bob McDonnell and Mrs. Bob McDonnell.

Democrat and gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe will be our key-note speaker. He is from Fairfax, Virginia, and served as Chairman of the Democratic National Committee under President Bill Clinton.

Tickets are $100 and available in advance. Business attire is requested. Join us in supporting recovery! For more information visit www.mcshin.org

About McShin Foundation
Founded in 2004, The McShin Foundation is Virginia’s leading non-profit, full-service Recovery Community Organization (RCO), committed to serving individuals and families in their fight against Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). Our mission is to deliver a message of hope to recovering addicts and alcoholics and facilitate their journey to a healthier life. The McShin Foundation is a great alternative for drug and alcohol treatment; drug and alcohol rehab; and drug and alcohol detox. We are the Nation’s Leading Recovery Community Center.

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DPU Doing Work On Belvidere and Cumberland

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From email:

Starting Wednesday, April 3, contractors for the Department of Public Utilities will be making drainage repairs at the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Belvidere and Cumberland streets. Two lanes of Belvidere headed south will be closed for 2-3 days to install a manhole. One lane of Belvidere and one land of Cumberland will then be closed for approximately three weeks.

Parking will be limited in this area during April, which will impact VCU students. Repairs include replacement of two drop inlets, installation of a manhole, repair of an existing drop inlet, and curb and gutter construction. Estimated completion date is May 1.

Mariane Jorgenson
Marketing and Public Relations Specialist
Richmond Department of Public Utilities
730 E. Broad Street, 6th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 646-5224, cell (804) 690-8589
www.richmondgov.com/dpu
Blog www.cordpu.blogspot.com
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