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.

From email announcement:

Shop for a Reason
William Byrd night at Rumors Boutique

Tuesday, March 18, 4pm – 7pm

Tuesday, March 18 is William Byrd night at Rumors Boutique.
Rumors will donate 20% of sales on purchases made between 4pm and 7pm to
William Byrd Community House as part of their Shop for a Reason program.
Come out and shop and help Rumors and William Byrd
give back to our wonderful Richmond community.

Rumors Boutique
723 West Broad Street
804/644-2020
www.rumorsrva.com

From email announcement:

Before the Next Snows Come
Stock Up! Rich vegetable simmers, toothsome fragrant stews, hot baked goodies …
True winter temperatures call for warmth from the kitchen reaching bone-deep to see us through these polar vortex times. Bake something, quick saute. It’s COMFORT we want!
Come by the Renegade Market Tuesday, 3 pm – 5:30 pm

Interested in Vending at Byrd House Market?
The online application can be found on our blog: byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com

Brown Bag Lunch Series at RPL
Don’t know what sustainability means? Wondering about genetically modified organisms? What’s a Farm Fairy? Do you permaculture? These questions are loaded with terminology most of us just may not understand. This is a great time to visit the Lexicon of Sustainability Exhibit at the Richmond Public Library and attend one of two brown bag lunches:
February 20 at Noon: Lexicon of Farmer Sustainability
Kate Ruby, Master Gardener and Manager of the Farmer’s Market at St. Stephen’s Church
February 27 at Noon: Lexicon of GMOs
John Lewis, founding coordinator of Renew Richmond
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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

This Thursday evening at 7 pm there will be a meeting at the William Byrd Community House to discuss alternative plans to the proposed Shockoe stadium. This is the sequel to a previous meeting.

From the FaceBook event page:

We invite Metro Area Richmond residents to come learn about the history of Shockoe Bottom and an alternate vision for its future.

This is an opportunity for the African American community to weigh-in on an alternate plan for the Bottom.

Please feel free to direct any comments or questions to:

People for a Just Richmond Coalition
AJustRichmond at gmail.com
804-803-1453 (Voice Message)

We are including a link to the alternate vision for your review:
[http://shockoebottom.blogspot.com/p/our-proposal.html]

We are also including the No Stadium BlogSpot for additional information for your review as well…
[http://shockoebottom.blogspot.com/]

The Renegade Market will be open New Year’s Eve. 3 to 6 pm.

www.ByrdHouseMarket.blogspot.com