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‘Diablo’ Needs Adaption
From email:
Meet Diablo, known as one of the strays on 400 S. Laurel. He needs a good home.
He is sweet and affectionate, and loves to sit on your lap. I think he’s probably best in a single-cat home, but he may play well with others. We are taking care of him, and will get him all of his shots.
If you are interested, please contact me via e-mail (marc_e_leslie at yahoo.com) or at 216-1441.
Dominion Donates $2 Million To Landmark Theater Renovation
Excerpt from Times Dispatch article:
Dominion Resources Inc. is donating $2 million toward the $50 million renovation of the Landmark Theater.
In return, the stage at the performing arts complex near Virginia Commonwealth University’s academic campus will be known as the Dominion Stage.
CenterStage Executive Director Richard M. Parison Jr., Dominion Resources CEO Thomas F. Farrell II and Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones announced the gift Thursday night before the Richmond Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker” at CenterStage’s Carpenter Theatre. Dominion Resources has sponsored the ballet since 2009.
The 3,565-seat playhouse will become the Altria Theater next year. Altria Group Inc., the parent company of Philip Morris USA, bought the 20-year naming rights from the city for $10 million in July.
Due to be completed in 2014, the building’s renovation will include new restrooms, fire alarm controls, façade repairs, emergency lighting, roofing work, box-office and office improvements, new elevators and concession areas, as well as seating and theater-system upgrades.
The theater is hosting performances during the renovation, with shows scheduled around the work.
Hollywood Holiday Merch
From Hollywood Cemetery’s FaceBook page:
Looking for a great holiday gift?
Friends of Hollywood Cemetery just produced a DVD, Hollywood Cemetery – A Historical Treasure. This wonderful DVD was written and narrated by Dr. Hunter McGuire, one of Hollywood’s most accomplished historians. Copies of the DVD are available for purchase in the Cemetery Office for $20.00. Proceeds from the DVD sales will be used to support the continuing restoration and conservation of Hollywood begun by Friends in 2008.
For more information, please contact Kelly Wilbanks at kwilbanks at hollywoodcemetery.org.
December 18 is the Renegade Market’s Holiday Market!
From email announcement:
3-6 pm corner of Idlewood & S. Linden Sts. 23220
Be here, get hot drinks,
find warm gifts and good peeps.
May winter shine upon ya.
Produce, Specialty FoodsAgriberry
Byrd Farm / Rural Virginia Market
Deer Run Farm
Ettamae’s Oven
Faith Farm Foods
Sub Rosa Breads
Tomten Farm
Arts, Crafts, Holiday GreeneryBreeze Hill Farm (lamb’s wool yarns, holiday greenery and gifts)
CityGarden (holiday greenery designs)
Foraged (natural materials made into holiday decorations and gifts)
KR2 Knitting (fingerless gloves and half-mittens, scarves, hats, dickies, mufflers, berets…)
PrayerMonkey (crocheted wire & beaded jewelry)
Ron Stradone (holiday greenery designs)
WBCH Renegade Market TentFriendly faces, good cheer, holiday warmth
and More!
Holiday Schedule!!
CLOSED Tuesday CHRISTMAS DAY:
OPEN WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26, 3-5 pm
OPEN Tuesday NEW YEAR’S DAY: Normal Hours, 3-6pm—
_____________________Ana Edwards, Manager
Byrd House Market & Library Programs
Grace Arents Library & Education Center
William Byrd Community House
www.wbch.org / 804.643.2717 ext.306
Stolen Foosball Table
From Richmond Police Department:
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
12/15/12 – 12/16/12 1:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
800 block of Cumberland Street
An unknown person(s) entered the vehicle and stole a foosball table.
OHNA Meeting Tuesday
The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association (OHNA) is meeting a week early for the month of December (fourth Tuesday is Christmas).
Tuesday, December 18th, at 7 PM at William Byrd Community House (WBCH).
James River Park History
I have uncovered some of the what-ifs, but thanks to Phil Riggan for this “History of Splashy Plans for James River Parks” on Richmond.com.
Excerpt:
According to the RTD archives, there were proposals to have “water-related leisure development” on Belle Isle — Richmond’s downtown gem on the James — including an visitor’s center, ice skating rink, waterfront auditorium and a conference center. People could have gotten to the island by way of a monorail that would have connected to downtown Richmond.
The $6 million in riverfront plans at that time did not cover for the proposed monorail and other buildings on Belle Isle, which would have been paid for through private funding. Monorail screams “Disney,” right? We would have been robbed of the pleasure of walking across the Belle Isle pedestrian bridge under the Robert E. Lee Bridge, which opened in 1992. The view of the city skyline from there alone is worth any price and we’re much better off.
Something to think about as more of the area gets paved over.
Panoramic View of Canal
A neighbor, impressed by the 1960’s photographs found at the Library of Virginia, took the liberty of stitching 5 of the photos together to make one panoramic view. This shows the canal (with water!) and the full length of the Tredegar wall, a portion of which was demolished by NewMarket a year ago, and another portion on city property that was illegally demolished recently.
William Byrd Community House Announces New Executive Director
From WBCH press release:
Richmond, December 12, 2012 – The board of directors of the William Byrd Community House, the near century-old community organization that provides a range of services to some of Richmond’s most vulnerable families, has named Shelia Givens as its new executive director, effective immediately.
Ms. Givens has served William Byrd Community House as its director of operations for the past four years. She succeeds Robert Bolling, who served as executive director for five years.
“We had the right person ready to step into the role,” said José “Pepe” Porrata, president of the board. “She understands our programs and the people they serve, and has earned the respect and affection of the staff and the many friends and partners of the William Byrd Community House. We are confident that, through her leadership and the dedication she brings to her expanded role, our next century will be as bright and productive as our previous.”
Prior to William Byrd Community House, Ms. Givens held positions at Wachovia Securities, LG&E Power and the Virginia Department of Health.
“William Byrd Community House holds a special place in this community, as it does in my heart, and I am thrilled and proud to serve as its new executive director,” Ms. Givens said. “Our work is critical on so many fronts – as a resource for families striving to gain self-sufficiency, as a safe and nurturing place for children, as a safety net for those unable to meet their basic needs. As we celebrate our 90th anniversary, our focus will be on continuing to meet the needs of Richmond’s most vulnerable families.”
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