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Tomorrow at Byrd House Market
From email announcement:
What’s new at BHM?
Pickled Silly joined us last week and added to our fabulous mix a really bright and delicious Bloody Mary Mix. Now, add Spicy Okra, Dilly Green Beans and Tarragon Carrots and, well, just imagine the pairings, eh? Wandering Cow Farm and St. Andrew’s Church return this week.
Jack Tabby Plays Viola – Will E. Nelson will be providing entertainment for the Byrd House Market by presenting a series of musicians through the Blue Lotus Collective. This week it’s Jack Tabby, viola playin’ member of MH & His Orchestra. This collective promotes up-and-coming songwriters and bands by acting as a talent agent and publicist. Solo performers as well as bands will be sharing their music at the market. Be sure to catch a new artist every week starting at 3:30 p.m. Improve your farmer’s market experience with live and local music!
Make art with VACLAA’s Eva and Spencer in the shade of the community garden. Relax and enjoy a nosh. Meet friends, plan your shopping, …etc.
Richmond Tree Stewards will be on hand to share more about the life of Richmond’s trees. You wouldn’t want to be without them!Featured Vendor: Amy’s Garden
As Garnish or Appetizer, Seared Poblano Peppers are a treat. Got a bag of perfect looking green peppers from Amy and followed her directions to the letter – heavy bottomed skillet, a little oil, blistered the peppers on all sides, sprinkled liberally with good quality salt and ate them with a cold drink and grilled good quality beef hot dogs with chopped fresh tomatoes, chow chow and roasted potatoes!! I know it’s been hot, but this meal worked! yum.
Stuff the Bus for WBCH
Join the WBCH staff on Sunday August 4th and help Nutsy Stuff the Bus with school supplies for WBCH kids this fall. Details at WBCH.org.
and from the Grace Arents Library
The Scavenged Haiku – Last week, Woodlake United Methodist Church youth volunteers worked in the farmlet, collect stock for the food pantry and find material to create their own haiku poems in the titles of books in the Grace Arents Library. And we got a little play because I remembered a favorite childhood book that was included in a children’s Book Review in the daily paper this weekend!
_____________________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
It’s ALL about the Food at Byrd House Market!
From email announcement:
Tomatoes and Corn and Melons and Basil..
What’s ripe and refreshing right now?
Fruit: Tomatoes, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Peaches, Nectarines, Melons
Vegetables: Corn, Beets, Squash, Eggplant, String Beans, Leeks, Peppers, Kale, Okra…
Herbs: Basil, Fennel, Alliums, Dill, Parsley…
Mushrooms – Shi’itake, Button, Chanterelles, Portobellos…
Artisan goodies like Honey, Mushroom Pestos, Raspberry Jams, Pickled Okra…
Fresh, natural, chilled Yogurts, Cheeses, Cream, Kefir
Fresh Grass and Pasture Fed Meats, Poultry, Eggs
Sweet goat Soaps and lotions
… not to mention Massage for you and knit caps to keep the sun off the baby heads in your life!This week…
Welcome to Pickled Silly, our newest vendor (#10 on the map) featuring a wide array of pickled goodies. It’s Wild Heaven’s turn and Katherine Vatalaro, assistant director of VCU’s Wellness Department will be on hand to share nutrition tips and info about this on-campus program for the health and well-being of the students. The Student Boxes remain popular with summer school students, so let someone know – $10 and an ID will get you some goodies!If you see this around town, it’s our new flier, and its getting around! If you’d like to help get the word out about Byrd House Market by sharing this flier, email byrdhousemarket@gmail.com and we’ll send you a PDF so can just print, post and pass out at your leisure. Use the image above to share with friends electronically, and don’t forget to like us on Facebook!
Make Art at the Market!
Virginia Center for Latin American Art VACLAA is now a part of Byrd House Market! Art exhibits on the big bus, art making activities for all ages in the Garden – come on out!Cool Off!
We’ll have the mister on under the Mulberry Tree… with refreshing beverages to get from Goatacado and Phal Wong’s Spring Rolls.Food Demo
So Many Tomatoes – So Many Seeds!
Save this year’s seeds for next year’s tomatoes. Our own Matthew Daniel says it’s prime time for tomatoes, and they are easy and fascinating to demonstrate.Other Perks and Happenings
Virginia Tax Free Back to School Weekend
http://www.virginia.org/listings/Events/VirginiaTaxFreeBacktoSchoolShoppingWeekend/Sign up to volunteer at The Big Latch-On!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A48A4A7283-biglatchEat Good Grow Great!
_____________________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
This Week at Byrd House Market
From email announcement:
Hope you had a great weekend!
What’s Creamy, Ripe & Delicious?
Yogurt and Berries with Honey. Herbed Sausage and Leeks with Mushrooms sauteed in Butter. Herbs Tossed with Sauteed Cabbage and dressed with Lemon Juice and Olive Oil. A Peach! A thick slice of toasted bread with melted butter and raspberry jam or diced fresh tomatoes with a dash of salt and pepper…A Bouquet of Summer Blooms in a vase by the window – OK not creamy and delicious but certainly a ripe and sumptuous visual.Cooking Demo 4-6pm
Features Onions, Leek & Garlics- Farmlet Manager Matthew Daniel shares the lore and lure of using these flavorful favorites, rich in vitamin C and so good in butter, soups, sautes. Recipes provided.And
Caroline Cox Storytelling, 4-5:30pm and
Face Painting, 4:30 – 6:00
Alternating Vendors: Thinking of You Creations, St. Andrew’s Church, Wandering Cow Farm and Robin Raver’s Massage & Knitted Caps!
Featured Vendor: Old Church Creamery
Owner/operator Catherine Long has a great (and reassuring) approach to making and selling her family’s cheeses, milk, yogurts (regular and Greek-style) and kefir: “At the Old Church Creamery, our goal is to produce the healthiest foods possible and protect the environment at the same time. We use no man-made fertilizers or pesticides on our grazing pastures. Instead, we spray our own compost tea, raw milk, and fish emulsion with kelp to build up soil fertility and produce healthy forage for our cows.” You can find her tent between Epic Gardens and Salt Pork and a hop downhill from Deer Run or uphill from Steve Haas Mushrooms, #16 on the Market Map.Need Fast Food Fast?
Tortilla pizza takes just 9 minutes to prepare and make with a rub of olive oil and a little garlic, covered with slices of fresh tomato, sprinkled with your favorite cheese and fresh basil – bake in a 425-degree oven for 8-10 minutes, serve immediately!No Cash in Your Wallet?
Many of our vendors take Credit and Debit cards and at the Byrd House Market Info Tent you can swipe your SNAP/Credit or Debit card for Byrd House Market tokens – wooden nickels you spend at the market! Need more info about SNAP? Visit http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailers/eligible.htm.The Big Latch-On is August 3
Need information about it? Visit https://www.facebook.com/BigLatchOnRVA
Spread the word. Then: Support your local breastfeeding mom! Get her a gift of fresh, colorful, ripe and delicious fruits and veggies, a grass-fed roaster.
_____________________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
Who Will Be At The Market Today?
From email announcement:
Well, YOU, certainly!
The Richmond Tree Stewards and the James River Park System’s new manager Nathan Burrell will be onsite to convince you (as if you needed convincing) that our trees, waterways, and parks are fantastic and essential.
AND All our wonderful vendors – farmers and food makers, local crafters of local goods and services. We bid farewell to Alchemy Coffee, Cucina and RedGate Organic Farm. But we welcome Jazzy Petite Treats and next week St. Andrew’s begins its biweekly appearances – this week it’s Robin Raver (massage and handknittedvegibabycaps) and Wild Heaven (goat soaps and lotions)’s turn. And have you tried, the eggs, cheeses, yogurts, flowers, sausages, roasts, onions, carrots, greens, sandwiches, spring rolls, ices, ‘shrooms, ayurvedic tasty teas, herbs and plants… it’s all here at Byrd House Market, Tuesdays 3:30-7pm through October…sometimes longer!Support Locovorian Practices
and win a $250 VaGrown Gift Basket! Get your punch card at the BHM Tent.Student Boxes, etc.
It’s First Tuesday so Amy’s Garden will join Byrd Farm, Epic Gardens and Agriberry in offering a Student deal. Check’m out!WBCH Yard SALE!!
WBCH is holding the raincheck Yard Sale this Saturday, June 8: Tables just $20. Details at the BHM Info TentSNAP, Credit & Debit Cards WELCOME
________________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
Oregon Hill Neighborhood Cleanup Scheduled For June 15
City Councilperson Parker Agelasto has scheduled a neighborhood cleanup for Saturday, June 15.
He states on the FaceBook event page:
“We will be meeting at at William Byrd Community House at 9:00 a.m. Please wear layered clothing and sturdy shoes. Work gloves and trash bags will be provided.”
From the Soccer Tourney
From the 2nd annual Oregon Hill Soccer Invitational 2013 yesterday and Saturday:
There’s more photos on the FaceBook site.
Manny says “Thanks to everyone for making this fun but especially the team captains!”
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!
_____________________
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
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.)
Byrd House Market Tomorrow
From email announcement:
Chickens & YOU Training Returns to WBCH
The ordinance passed, the education commences. Become a certified Master Chicken Farmer(c): May 15 and 16 – www.ChickensAndYOU.com. To register for the course, go to www.ChickensAndYou.Eventbrite.com.
This week at BHM
3:30 Ribbon Cutting! Meet our new Executive Director: Shelia S. Givens
Harry Gore Returns! Singer/songwriter Richmond guitarist
Facepainting and Children’s activities under the mulberry tree
Student Boxes from Agriberry and Epic Gardens and Byrd Farm
Baby Livestock from new vendor Wandering Cow (for children of all ages)
Nonprofits: Virginia League for Planned Parenthood and Virginia Poverty Law CenterEasy Stopping, Easy Shopping
SNAP EBT Welcome!
Massage, Student Boxes! Hot Coffee! Great Foods!
Ready to eat: Cafe 2100, Goatacado, The Grey Hill Cafe
New Feature: Complete Vendor List at byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com
in addition to the market map and product search!!!Today’s Haiku
Temp’rature dropped. But
plopping no drops, it’s chill what’s
reaped when you’ve sownNext week’s Market May 21
Wild Heaven, Vegan Awareness
Student Boxes
Massage
Storytelling
and the blush of summer’s bountiful promise
_____________________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
