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Virginia War Memorial Memorial Day Activities

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From the Virginia War Memorial website:

Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony 5/27/2013 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Co-hosted by 11th District, American Legion. Virginia residents will officially commemorate this national holiday to honor and remember our valiant men and women who gave their lives in service to America at this outdoor ceremony. This event is an inspirational tribute dedicated to the proposition that Freedom is Never Free and includes patriotic music, memorial wreath laying and the playing of Taps. Governor Bob McDonnell is the invited speaker. Free, open to the public and ample free parking. Rain or shine.
Virginia War Memorial

Music at the Memorial 5/27/2013 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Thomas Jefferson High School Corps of Cadets Alumni Band will offer an informal concert of patriotic music in the Shrine of Memory for visitors. Memorial Day brings hundreds of people to the Memorial, and this group of talented musicians will help us all remember our American patriotism and the costs of freedom. Free.
Virginia War Memorial

This week at Byrd House Market

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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

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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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Armed Forces Day at Virginia War Memorial This Saturday

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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.

WBCH Yard Sale On Saturday

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Speaking of yard sales, the William Byrd Community House will be hosting one this Saturday.

From the WBCH website:

YARD SALE
Saturday, May 18,
8am – 1pm
Location: William Byrd athletic field behind the gym

Parking 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.)