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Weldon-Lassiter Profiled In Skirt

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Earlier this month, magazine for women Skirt did a short feature on new educator at St. Andrew’s School, Cyndy Weldon-Lassiter. On writing:

The St. Andrew’s position lured Cyndy and her family home from New Jersey. That leap, along with her three boys (ages 6, 4 ½, and 5 months) have pressed the pen-and-paper loyalist to get synched at last. “I’ve carried a journal for 30 years; it’s been my calendar, my place for notes, thoughts, everything.” Now she finds her way around her smartphone and Wi-Fi. “I resisted texting at first, but now I’m using technology so nothing falls through the cracks.” Still, the journal stays. “There’s something powerful about putting your thoughts and ideas on paper. That never changes.”

TD: Henderson and Science on a Sphere put universe in perspective

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Our neighbor and School Board representative Maurice Henderson was featured in an article about science education in yesterday’s Times Dispatch (via the Danville Register and Bee):

The huge display — a 6-foot sphere that is fed information from four computers and video projectors and displays it in the round — is a long-term display on the third floor of the science center, thanks to NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NOAA developed Science on a Sphere, and NASA sponsored its installation at the science center to help students at all levels develop an interest in science.

“It brings the blue marble [Earth] to life,” said Maurice Henderson, NASA’s project director for Science on a Sphere. “We try to engage students at every level and use it as an introduction to earth and space sciences.”

On Tuesday, about 50 people gathered at the science center for the official introduction of the new exhibit and were impressed with the images that passed over the huge, round screen.

“It’s a great presentation platform; it makes science art,” said Rich Conti, director of the Science Museum of Virginia.

IHOP Coming to Area

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VCU’s Commonwealth Times has an article this week that says that an IHOP restaurant is coming to the corner of Laurel and Grace Streets.

From the article:

ARAMARK, VCU’s food service provider, has partnered with IHOP in a move to bring all-day breakfast to the Monroe Park campus.
The location will be part of a retail space in the new Laurel and Grace parking deck, which is currently under construction and set to open August 2011.
Two other food sellers – providing chicken, salads and wraps – are also opening alongside the IHOP.
“It’s going to be slightly like a food court, but a little more glorified,” Tamara Highsmith of VCU Dining Services said. “I would call it a robust menu that should appeal to a lot of people.”
IHOP will be an express location: a counter-service restaurant with no sit-down dining and a non-traditional menu. VCU’s Student Government Association expressed concern about the lack of a dine-in area but, according to Highsmith, the speed of service necessitates counter service.
The three new eateries are a result of Dining Service’s annual review.
Approximately 1,200 students responded to a survey regarding what foods they would like to see on campus; a diner-type concept that provides breakfast, a health food option and a chicken retailer were in the top five requests.
“We really wanted to add to the variety with the shops along Broad Street,” said Highsmith. “A diner concept isn’t something currently available so we’re really excited to not just create another semi-Chipotle or something like that. This is definitely something that is not available to them.”
Despite rumors of a 24-hour schedule, IHOP will close at 11:30 p.m.. The hours of operation may expand based on demand.

Click here for a link to the IHOP chain’s national website.

Charter Schools Forum To Feature Henderson

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From announcement:

Charter Schools in Virginia: Panel Discussion and Public Forum
Thursday, December 9th, 6pm to 8pm
VCU student Commons 907 Floyd Avenue Richmond Salon I
Sponsored by Teachers for Social Justice in conjunction with Richmond REA and VCU’s Department of Foundations of Education

While at both the national and state level the charter school movement is gaining momentum, there is heated debate about the effectiveness of charter schools and the long term impact of this reform movement on public education. The goal of this forum is to bring together a panel of speakers representing a diversity of well-informed perspectives on this issue to present their views, engage in a productive dialogue, and answer questions from the public. The hope is that this forum leads to a better understanding of the careful steps we must take as we move forward to improve the quality of education in our state.

Confirmed Panelists
Kitty Boitnott, president of the Virginia Education Association
Senator Henry Marsh, representing Virginia’s 16th district
Maurice Henderson, 5th District Richmond School Board Representative
Jesse Senechal, Teachers for Social Justice
A representative of Patrick Henry Charter School

VCU Desks

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From announcement:

Virginia Commonwealth University has 1,000 student desks that are available for use by schools, nonprofits or faith-based organizations. The desks need to be picked up from the VCU Monroe Park Campus between December 21 and 23. To inquire about the desks and to make arrangements for pick-up, please contact Mr. Jerry Ware via email jmware@vcu.edu or call 400-4841. VCU requests that a note of thanks be sent to Mr. Ware with a description of how the desks will be used.

“The shopping’s great at the Renegade!”

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From email:

http://byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com/

Keep up with the doings at Byrd House Renegade Market (holiday greenery, grass fed beef, honeys and jams, chocolates and cider, turkey and rabbit, herbs and butter, chicken and pork loins, hearty bread and egg noodles, shrubs and perennials) Byrd House Farmlet (final fall/winter harvests, volunteer days) and the Grace Arents Community Garden (mapping, new gardeners, planning for spring).

Byrd House Farmlet looking for volunteer urban farm hands from 9:30 – 4 (weekly)
Become a volunteer urban farmhand. Help us out weekly. Watering, moving compost, digging, planting, building…all kinds of farming activities. Bring knowledge, or just bring hands and heart. E-mail: bhmwbch@gmail.com

http://bhmfriends.blogspot.com/

Keep up with the learnin’ at WBCH Grace Arents Library & Education Center (cooking, nutrition, education, career development, genealogy, our children and their families) and beyond (Will Allen’s Growing Power, Lynchburg Grows – H.R. Schenkel Urban Farm and Environmental Education Center, Richmond Public Schools Garden Task Force).

Cheerleader Invasion Wednesday

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City Press Release:

Richmond, VA – The city’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will showcase its largest athletic program for girls at its Cheerleading Jamboree from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 10 at the Landmark Theatre.

This is the department’s 25th annual cheerleading competition. The high-energy event highlights the department’s community center cheering squads, as well as local high school squads and other local cheering talent from the Richmond Raiders, Virginia State University and Virginia Union University. A total of 20 teams will participate in the event.

Approximately 500 children ranging in age from 4 to 14 are involved in cheerleading at the department’s community centers located throughout the city.

Tickets to the event can be purchased at the box office and are $2 in advance and $4 at the door for youth ages two through 11. For children and adults age 12 and older, tickets are $5 in advance or $6 at the door.

For more information, call (804) 646-1441.

Pakistan Flood Relief Banquet, This Friday at VCU

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From announcement:

The United Nations has declared that the number of individuals affected by the catastrophic flooding in Pakistan during the summer months earlier this year exceeds the combined total of those affected by the 2004 Tsunami, the 2005 Kashmir earthquake and the 2010 Haiti earthquake. In light of this, a fundraiser will be held in the VCU Commonwealth Ballrooms A & B, located in the Student Commons (907 Floyd Ave. Richmond, VA) on Friday, November 12th from 7 pm to 9 pm. Tickets cost $15 and MUST be purchased in advance from Breakpoint, located in the basement of the VCU Student Commons building on 907 Floyd Ave. Tickets are also available at the Islamic Center of Virginia on 1241 Buford Road, Richmond, VA 23225. No tickets at the door. Guest speakers will be present throughout the evening to discuss topics relevant to the current conditions in Pakistan. The menu consists of appetizer, main dish (veggie or meat option) and dessert, catered from Kabob Grille.
For questions, please email Limah Taeb at taebl at vcu.edu

VCU Student Neighborhood Clean Up Campaign This Saturday

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Culled from email announcements:

The Student Government Association (SGA) of Virginia Commonwealth University is holding a neighborhood clean up for four neighborhoods on Saturday. Volunteers will meet at Monroe Park at 9 AM for a rally to kick off this event. Debbie Anderson (OHNA Secretary) will be the Team Captain for the Oregon Hill neighborhood. After the rally, the volunteers will be divided into four groups and return to the neighborhoods for the clean up. At noon, the groups will head to their respective neighborhood’s meeting places for a party. Oregon Hill will be meeting at the William Byrd Community House.

VCU is providing 6 pizzas, 3 boxes of wings, and 3 sodas for the party after the clean up. Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association will be providing plates, napkins, cups, and, maybe, ice.