Thanks to Larry at City’s Parks & Rec for installing the new marker on our gazebo.
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Alley Work
Some neighborhood alleys have been getting redone by City work crews. This one, which bisects the 500 blocks of Cherry, Laurel, Pine, received the smooth gravel treatment this morning.
This week at Byrd House Market
From email announcement:
A Fine Day at the Market
Looking forward to a beautiful warm and breezy day, a little overcast with the normal threat of scattered thunderstorms but only a 20% chance of precipitation which usually means nothing to write home about! Come hungry and read to get good food into your fridge and cupboards, into a pot or oven onto a grill even! Need a nosh? Byrd House Market. Need plants? BHM. Got SNAP? Come to the Info Tent!
Who’s Got What at BHM?
Welllll…WE’ve got a Map! Ever checked it out? Here’s the link: http://maps.managemymarket.com/906
Search by product: http://managemymarket.com/api/productsearch.aspx?orgid=329
Who’s organic? Byrd Farm and Amy’s Garden.
Who’s certified naturally grown? Origin Farms
Who uses organic and sustainable practices? Bill’s Produce, Deer Run Farm, Epic Gardens, Red Gate Farm, Tomten Farm
Who’s got CSAs? All of the above!
Facepainting! Armpainting! Calfpainting!
by Ana, mostly
Do you sell things in Virginia? You need to know this:
Free VA Sales Tax Webinar
Get Ready for the Virginia Sales and Use Tax Changes!
Space is limited – sign up today!
Host: Virginia Department of Taxation
Date: Friday, June 7, 2013
Time: 1:00pm Eastern; 10:00am Pacific (60 minute session)
Register now: Sales tax rates will change on July 1, 2013 – are you ready? Join us for a free, one-hour webinar to explore the sales and use tax rate changes that take effect on July 1, 2013. During this interactive session, Virginia Department of Taxation staff members will guide you through the provisions of House Bill 2313, including: Statewide and regional rate increases; Complete overview of associated changes to returns and schedules (Forms ST-9 and ST-8, available now); Sourcing rules for intrastate and interstate transactions; Transitional provisions. Participants will be able to submit questions for discussion throughout the broadcast.
Visit www.WBCH.org to see
what’s happening in the House!
Volunteer opportunities!
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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
Mailbox Improvement Week Arrives in Time for Spring Cleaning
From Postal Service press release:
The U.S. Postal Service is asking all homeowners to inspect and repair their mailboxes during Mailbox Improvement Week, May 19- 25.
Each year, the Postal Service encourages customers to examine and, where necessary, improve the appearance and function of their mailboxes. Repairing suburban and rural mailboxes improves the appearance of the community and makes delivering and receiving mail safer for carriers and customers.
The Postal Service makes this annual request because of the wear and tear that can occur to mailboxes through normal use every year.
Some of the typical activities that may need to be done include:
· Replacing loose hinges on a mailbox door.
· Repainting a mailbox that may have rusted or started peeling.
· Remounting a mailbox post if loosened.
· Replacing or adding house numbers.
If a homeowner plans to install a new mailbox or replace a worn one, he or she must use only Postal Service-approved traditional, contemporary or locking full/limited service curbside mailboxes. Customers should be careful when purchasing curbside mail receptacles because the use of the unapproved boxes is prohibited. Customers may use a custom-built mailbox, but they must consult with their local Post Office to ensure it conforms to guidelines applying to flag, size, strength, and quality of construction.
For more information on the use of names or numbers on mailboxes, or answers to any other questions, contact your local Postmaster.
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Rifle Salute In Hollywood Cemetery Monday Afternoon
From email from Hollywood Cemetery management:
This message is to notify you that there will be a funeral service held here on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. which will include military honors. A rifle salute will be included in this service.
Thank you for assisting us in getting this message out to the surrounding neighbors.
Thank you !!
RPD Take Part In Bike To Work Day
From the Richmond Police Department’s FaceBook page:
Richmond Police were proud to join Richmond, VA – Mayor’s Office Dwight C. Jones, Councilman Parker Agelasto, Councilman Jon Baliles and several city residents this morning for a bike ride from Monroe Park to City Hall in honor of Bike to Work Day!
Armed Forces Day at Virginia War Memorial This Saturday
This Saturday the Virginia War Memorial will host an Armed Services Day celebration.
Armed Forces Day 5/18/2013 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
On this Armed Forces Day, the Native American community is honored to be a part of a special recognition for America’s best. They will present a veteran’s song and a victory song followed by a meaningful blessing of the Memorial’s hallowed grounds honoring over 11,600 names who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Remarks will be given by Chief Kenneth Adams, USAF (Ret.) of the Upper Mattiponi Tribe and a member of the Board of Directors of the Virginia War Memorial’s Educational Foundation. Also in attendance will be Native American veterans from recognized tribes in the Commonwealth. The Turtle Clan Drum of the Chickahominy Tribe will offer the veteran and victory songs. Most of the drummers are sons of veterans. Free and open to the public.
Dusk In Monroe Park
WBCH Yard Sale On Saturday
Speaking of yard sales, the William Byrd Community House will be hosting one this Saturday.
YARD SALE
Saturday, May 18,
8am – 1pm
Location: William Byrd athletic field behind the gymParking on Idlewood Avenue, Linden Street and the grassy area in front of the community garden
Vendors – contact Gladys Lewis, 804/643-2717
(Cash and money orders only – payable to William Byrd Community House. Money non-refundable. All proceeds benefit William Byrd Community House.)
2nd Street Connector’s Official Opening On Thursday
Despite continued questions and controversy, the Mayor’s Office released the following press release:
For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Wallace
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 (804) 646-2772 Michael.Wallace at Richmondgov.comMayor to Officially Open New 2nd Street Connector Road
WHO: Mayor Dwight C. Jones
Ellen Robertson, Richmond City Council Vice President, District 6
Parker Agelasto, Richmond City Council, District 5
Carter Reid, Vice President – Administrative Services & Corporate Secretary, Dominion
Bruce Hazelgrove, Vice President – Corporate Resources, NewMarket Corporation
Jack Berry, Executive Director, Venture RichmondWHAT: Official opening of the new 2nd Street Connector road.
WHEN: Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 3 p.m.
WHERE: New 2nd Street Connector Road
Street extends from 2nd Street to Tredegar Street
Richmond, VABACKGROUND:
Mayor Jones, members of Richmond City Council, Dominion, New Market Corporation, and Venture Richmond will officially open the new 2nd Street Connector road. Project represents the first completed project of the 2012 Richmond Riverfront Plan.
Free parking is available in the parking lot off of Tredegar Street just west of the American Civil War Museum parking lot.
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