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Wednesday: The Defenders Present: Battle for Brooklyn (2011)

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There is a documentary screening this Wednesday evening at 6:30 at the William Byrd Community House. From the FaceBook event page:

The Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality are pleased to present the documentary “Battle for Brooklyn,” a 2011 film that tells the story of residents of the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y., and their 8-year fight against the big developers and city politicians who attempted to seize 22 acres of land via eminent domain in order to build a basketball stadium surrounded by dense development.

You can see a trailer for the film here:

The film (1 hour, 56 minutes) will be preceded by a brief introduction by Ana Edwards, Chair of the Defenders’ Sacred Ground Historical Reclamation Project, on the parallels between the Brooklyn struggle and the Richmond community’s fight against a Shockoe stadium.

Light refreshments will be provided. Children are welcome. We are currently trying to arrange for childcare, but this is not certain yet. If you have accessibility concerns, please contact Kat.

While this event is free, donations are appreciated and will help us continue our all-volunteer work.

Note: This film is being made available free by the filmmakers as their contribution to the efforts to stop a Shockoe Stadium.

Byrd House Market Tuesday

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From email announcement:

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Byrd House Market is a nutrition program of William Byrd Community House. WBCH.org
Turns out Byrd House Market customers really like their eggs. Yep. Eggs. So, whose got eggs? The Byrd Farm, Deer Run Farm, Epic Gardens, Faith Farm Foods & Origins Farm. Check first and get’em quick!
Click here to try our Product Search feature for eggs, lettuce, greens, onions, and more!
Welcome Pedal Pops to our market this week – delicious fruit popsicles. Heavenly Treats features Boyfriend Cookies, Chocolate Pound Cake, and Molasses Cookies. Rina Factory’s got Madelines, Cranberry Scones & Biscotti, Croissants, Twists and Sub Rosa loaves. Portobellos, Shiitakes & Criminis, Get Tomato and Herb Plants from Bill & Joyce. Variety, quality and aromatic visions in soaps and skin care at Wandering Cow Farm and Serene Suds. Phal’s Noodles, Spring Rolls & Kebabs, Agriberries and Jams, Herbes de Provence & refreshing Tulsi Basil Tea, Smudge Sticks, Sausages, Chicken and roasting veggies. Supper makes itself!

Welcome Elaine Meredith, intern from VaTech, doing Cooking Demos and SNAP nutrition lessons every Tuesday this summer! THIS WEEK: Asparagus Scrambled Eggs!

Amanda West Montgomery is a fantastic educator volunteering to coordinate children’s activities in the community garden. Meet her this week!
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We send a big thanks to intern Teresa Willoughby who came to WBCH from St. Andrew’s Church “Grace On The Hill” episcopal service corps, in September 2013. She’s been our market and library assistant, and receptionist. Teresa did SNAP promotion with interns from VCU, shared nutrition information with WBCH visitors, and compiled a directory of Oregon Hill nonprofits, schools and local businesses which we’ll have at the market info tent. She and her fellow GOTH interns made shopping at Byrd House Market part of their weekly food budget so we know they ate very well while supporting our local economy! Thursday is her last day as an official Grace On The Hill intern. We wish her well in her future endeavors!

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Farm. Fresh. Pledge! Facts
Summer Pledge Months: June, July and August
Monthly Prize Pack Values: $100-$200 (Virginia Grown and Virginia’s Finest goodies)
Bonus Prize Pack Month: August to celebrate Virginia Farmers’ Market Week (August 3-9) the prize will include a $200 Virginia Grown/Virginia’s Finest Prize Pack plus a Bed and Breakfast (B&B) gift certificate courtesy of the Bed & Breakfast Association of VA
First Drawing: July 8, 2014 – Prize Pack: $100 Virginia Grown/Virginia’s Finest Pack

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Live Music:
Blue Lotus Collective
is a local collective of RVA musicians, who organize house and venue shows and offer recording/performance opportunities to up-and-coming songwriters.

Byrd Market/Council/OHNA This Afternoon/Evening

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Byrd House Market this afternoon at Idelwood and Linden. Visit http://www.byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com for more info.

While many people will paying attention to the stadium debate and large docket of issues at Richmond City Council, there is also an Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association (OHNA) meeting this evening at 7 pm at the William Byrd Community House.

Part of OHNA’s agenda will include a development proposal for a small lot on the 400 block of S.Cherry Street.

Today at Byrd House Market

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From email announcement:

Asparagus, Beets, Greens, Lettuces, Spinach, Salad Greens, Herbs,Mushrooms, Salad Dressings, Strawberries, Spring Onions, Onions…
Eggs, Pasture-raised Pork, Beef, and Chicken – Sausages, Hams, Soup Bones…
Organic Teas, Herb Blends, Herb & Veggie Plants, Medicinal Herbs & Plants, Sage Smudge Sticks
AND …
Granolas, Breads, Croissants, Pastries, Cookies, Desserts to Order
Goat’s Mild and Vegetarian Soaps, Soap Balls, Lotions, Shampoo Bars, Lip balms, Insect Repellent, Aromatics
Wool Yarns, Needle Felted Animal Toys and Gifts
Ready to Eats: Spring Rolls, Noodles with Local Veggies and Herbs, Kebabs, Vegetarian and Omnivore Options

Live Music:
Blue Lotus Collective is
a local collective of RVA musicians, who organize house and venue shows and offer recording/performance opportunities to up-and-coming songwriters. They include
Solace Sovay
The Foresters
Celtic Panda
The Alberts
The Banduras
Megan Parochka
Captain Captain
Floodwall
Recluse Raccoon
Gracious Ghosts
Energy 2000
Clifton Gibbons
The Willie Nelson Experience
Ashes
Haints in The Holler
Where’s Denmark?
Temple
Kristen Leigh
Longjohn’s Silver
James Curtis
The Manifestivus
The Cognitions
Rivers Crude
Snowshoe Orangatang
Aaron Mauck
Good Stuff Today!

Get your $10 Student Deal at Origins Farm, The Byrd Farm, Epic Gardens, Agriberry, and Tomten Farm.

In the market, the Virginia Friends of Mali sharing information about Segou which is Richmond’s Sister City in the Republic of Mali in West Africa – a part of Africa where many of our ancestors originally came from!
Ms. Beth from the Richmond Public Library will do Story Time.
It will be a wonderful 75 degrees – great weather for active outdoor fun! So we will have the corn hole boards set up and 2 hoola hoops. For the younger kids the hoola hoops can be laid on the grass as targets for tossing the bags into.
We should all start watching the Mulberry Tree’s berries progress from unripe and green to ripe and purply-red over the next few weeks… Botanical Word to Repeat and Learn: Morus Rubra (pronounced MORE-US ROO-BRUH) – this is Latin for Red Mulberry!

From more information, go to http://www.byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com

Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe and Richmond Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to Open 8th Season of William Byrd Community House Farmers’ Market

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From City Press release:

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED

Monday, 5 May 2014

Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe and Richmond Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to Open 8th Season of William Byrd Community House Farmers’ Market

Everyone invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – First Lady of Virginia, Dorothy McAuliffe, will join The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Central 5th Voter District in opening the 8th season of the William Byrd Community House Farmers’ Market. The event will include a tour, preschoolers, live music and 22 farmers, food-makers and hand-crafters.

Accompanying Mrs. McAuliffe will be Mr. Chris Blain, the new Virginia Executive Mansion Chef, who will shop for local foods to be used in the mansion’s kitchen.

The William Byrd Community House Farmers’ Market is held on Tuesdays, from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m., weekly from May through October.

WHEN Tuesday, May 6, 2014
3:30 -4:30 p.m.

WHERE William Byrd Community House Farmers’ Market
980 Idlewood Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23220
(Corner of Idlewood Avenue and S. Linden Street)

WHO

First Lady of Virginia, Dorothy McAuliffe

The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman
Richmond City Council, Richmond Central 5th Voter District

Ms. Shelia Givens, Executive Director, William Byrd Community House

CONTACT For more information, please contact
The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Central 5th Voter District, at 804.646.6050 (tel), or parker.agelasto@richmondgov.com (email)

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Byrd House Renegade Market Tuesday

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From email announcement:

At Byrd House RENEGADE MARKET
Tuesday, April 22, 3 – 6 pm

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While the Getting’s good:
Eat Good. Grow Great!
Learn more at byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com
Opening Day for 2014 Byrd House Farmers Market Season: May 6
So many great vendors, farmers, crafters and so many wonderful new things to do and love! Looking forward.

New Vendor Orientation: 4/22
6-7:30 pm at William Byrd Community House
224 S. Cherry St. 23220

Get Your Tickets Today!
TUESDAY MAY 3 – Byrd House Bash
Our big annual Fund Raising event!
Amazing live entertainment, wine tastings, local beer crafters, BBQ, friends and colleagues…
Really fabulous Auction Items!! (resorts, wines, limo service, fine dining… and so much more!
We Need You! Show your love and support for the children and families of William Byrd Community House. Details here: http://www.wbch.org/
Tickets here: http://bit.ly/BYRDHOUSEBASH2014tickets

WBCH – Growing Richmond’s Kids: Smart, Strong, Self-confident. Ready for school. Ready for life.
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Ana Edwards, Manager of Byrd House Market
& Library Programs for Grace Arents Library & Education Center
William Byrd Community House www.wbch.org / 804.643.2717 ext.306
224 S. Cherry St. Richmond VA 23220

SPRING! Renegade Market

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From email announcement:

Byrd House Renegade Market
3:30 – 6:00 pm

Sub Rosa Bakery – Pastries and Tomten Farm Eggs
Mugsy’s Dogtown Lounge – Raw food Foods and Treats for your 4-legged Family members
Faith Farm Foods – Meats, Eggs, Amish Butter, Honey, Noodles – for your 2-legged Family members

WBCH annual Byrd House Bash
= Saturday May 3
Tickets at Eventbrite

Opening Day of Byrd House Market 2014 = Tuesday May 6
Free to Get In! Shop till you drop Great Food!
Meet your 5th District Council Rep: Parker Agelasto
Opening Day Raffle! Live Music! SNAP! “Eat Good” Cooking Demo! Face Painting!
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Ana Edwards, Manager of Byrd House Market
& Library Programs for Grace Arents Library & Education Center
William Byrd Community House www.wbch.org / 804.643.2717 ext.306
224 S. Cherry St. Richmond VA 23220

Renegade Winter

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From email announcement:

Well, Shoppers
maybe it will be the first wintry stormy event this spring, maybe the last. Winter in Virginia must be experienced to be believed. And on that note, so must the Offerings of our Renegade vendors:

Faith Farm Foods and Mugsy’s Dogtown Lounge will see you on the market grounds
3:30 to 6 pm

Byrd House Bash 2014 – Sat. May 3
Enjoy a night of good old southern hospitality and raise funds for WBCH Early Childhood Education and Children’s Services at this annual event. We count on each of you every year! FEATURING:
Silent and live auctions
Live music
BBQ from Deep Run Roadhouse
Tastings from local restaurants
Local craft beers from Hardywood and Strangeways
Wine tastings from Barboursville Vineyards

Tickets at: http://bit.ly/BYRDHOUSEBASH2014tickets

SAVE THE DATE: May 6th is Opening Day of 2014 Byrd House Market Season!

Want to be a BHM Vendor?
Byrd House Market is a great neighborhood market and you can be a part of it! What kind of vendors are we looking for? We serve families and people interested in great quality whole and wholesome foods. Our customers like to know that the spirit of healthy eating permeates the market products and the environment. Local, sustainably grown specialty produce and ingredients, organic – vegan – gluten free, are all welcome. SNAP eligible foods – from basic delicious to gourmet yummy, affordable and special. Visit our blog for more information and click here to apply. Have questions? Email the market manager, byrdhousemarket@gmail.com

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Ana Edwards, Manager of Byrd House Market
& Library Programs for Grace Arents Library & Education Center
William Byrd Community House www.wbch.org / 804.643.2717 ext. 306, 224 S. Cherry St. Richmond VA 23220
WBCH – Growing Richmond’s Kids: Smart, Strong, Self-confident. Ready for school. Ready for life.