community archive
June 27, 2008
free wi-fi in Shockoe/Manchester/Tobacco Row/etc?
Where is there free wi-fi in the area? (&props to wotbn for the good question)
June 26, 2008
new FEMA flood map up for discussion
The new FEMA Flood Map for the City of Richmond will be the subject of a public meeting Tuesday, July 1, from 7–9 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall. FEMA has redrawn all of the floodplains within the city of Richmond and City officials will be on hand to answer questions and assist citizens in the appeals process. The new designation would affect approximately 2681 properties. More info and maps.
June 13, 2008
SNBA meeting set for Monday
This month’s Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood Association meeting will be held this Monday, June 16th at 5:30PM @ the Pearl Lounge (1713 East Main Street) .
June 12, 2008
interested in having a community garden in your neighborhood?
Are you interested in starting a community garden in your neighborhood? Tricycle Gardens is hosting 4 identical workshops on how to jump start a community garden. Covered will be the nuts and bolts of what it takes to get a garden off the ground, and sustain it. Wednesday June 25th, Wednesday July 9th, Wednesday July 30th, and Wednesday August 13th. All workshops are free, and are from 6:30-9pm, at the Tricycle Gardens office: 211 W. 7th St in old Manchester. More information is available by emailing lisa@tricyclegardens.org or phone 231-7767
June 12, 2008
salmonella-free tomatoes @ 17th Street Farmer’s Market
The massive recall of several varieties of tomatoes at grocery stores and restaurants due to salmonella DOES NOT have ANYTHING to do with local Virginia tomatoes. Come on down to the market today for fresh, healthy tomatoes. [via]
June 9, 2008
burial ground banner and workshop night @ Gallery5
Following up on the protest last Tuesday of the repaving of what “may be the site of the largest slave burial ground in the nation”, organizers are working towards a follow-up rally to marshall momentum. An organizing meeting will be held @ Gallery 5 on Wednesday the 11th at 7:00PM.
June 6, 2008
have you seen this beagle?
Last night my beagle Bagel got away. Long story short I was trapped in an elevator while she was outside of it, and the elevator started going up. I broke her leash to save her and she ended up getting out the front door of my building at 2500 E. Cary St. about 10:30 last night. After a few hours of searching we can’t find her anywhere. The last person to see her saw her running towards the canal, but we had no luck finding her in that area last night.
June 3, 2008
Council delays vote on Virginia Capital Trail
At its May 27 meeting, Council delayed voting on whether to begin the initial steps to acquire riverfront land allowing for the continuation of The Virginia Capital Trail, a 54-mile bike route that is being developed from Richmond to Williamsburg and Jamestown. [...] Council has delayed consideration of the measure until its June 9 meeting. [via]
May 26, 2008
hundreds of motorcycles!
ChildSavers of Richmond/Memorial Child Guidance Clinic (MCGC) is partnering with the Tuskegee Airmen Motorcycle Club of Virginia to sponsor the Third Annual Ride for ChildSavers on Saturday, May 31. This benefit to help ChildSavers bring hope and healing to Richmond’s children will be crossing the Mayo Bridge at about 10:30AM from Hillside, and then up through Gilpin, Whitcomb, and Mosby to end at Chimborazo Park at about 11:00AM. Check out a photo set from last year’s ride.
May 25, 2008
Sibley petition for Market Manager position
“Vendors, customers and neighbors” are circulating an online petition championing Scott Sibley for the position of Market Manager at 17th Street Farmers Market:
The 17th Street Farmers Market is one of the oldest markets in America and is located in an area seeing terrific urban renewal, yet it continues to struggle. The greatest contributing factor to this is the lack of quality management. The previous year’s management might at best be called “apathetic” and at worst, “disastrous.” At present, no manager is in place, leaving assistant manager Linette Bond to do the work of two or more people in operating, restoring and growing the farmers market.
May 24, 2008
The Belle of the James River Parks
The Belle of the James River Parks, a history of Belle Isle by John Johnson, first appeared in the Church Hill Association’s May 2008 newsletter.
May 22, 2008
Fourth Friday @ Art Works
The annual student art shows, the May All Media show, and shows of new work by both Richard Becker and Christopher Wynn all open this Friday @7PM at Art Works.
May 14, 2008
Farmers’ Markets on the rise
The RTD looks at the benefits of the local farmers’ markets:
The food products are fresher, plus you’re helping the local economy,” said Rory Bray, who runs CCL Farm in Keysville with wife Mary and son Justin and produces all-natural pork, poultry and eggs.
May 8, 2008
street closings for Race for the Cure
All lanes of Canal Street between 7th Street and 9th Street and all lanes of 8th Street between Franklin Street and Cary Street will be closed from 6AM to noon on Saturday for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. The southbound lanes of the Manchester Bridge will also be closed for the race from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The northbound lanes of the bridge will not be closed.
May 1, 2008
Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood cleanup on Saturday
Come out this Saturday for the Spring Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood cleanup! Meet at 8AM @ the River City Diner, 7 North 17th Street. Complimentary coffee will be provided. Last fall’s event was a noticeable success for the neighborhood with over 65 bags of debris collected.
April 25, 2008
4th Friday Artwalk tonight
The April 4th Friday Artwalk features a juried art show, work by Esther, Leo and Harry Zabronsky, paintings by Matt Bass, the mixed-media of Silvio Lynch, and the figurative paintings of Geraud Staton at Art Works. Artspace will open the Precisely That: 2008 Senior Honors Thesis Exhibition, work by seven graduating studio art majors from the University of Richmond.
April 22, 2008
JROC Outdoor Equipment Gear Sale
Come out to the 9th Annual James River Outdoor Coalition’s Outdoor Equipment Gear Sale this Saturday from 9Am-1PM @ the 17th Street Farmers’ Market. Get sweet deals on gently used kayaks, canoes, paddling gear, tents, bicycles, hiking gear, climbing gear, skiing and snowboarding equipment, clothing and any other outdoor stuff. This is also a great opportunity to sell your gently used equipment and help out JROC at the same time!
April 21, 2008
some notes from the SBNA meeting
I crashed the Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood Association meeting this evening at the soon-to-open Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant and it was super informative. If you’re neighbor a or business owner in the area and want to stay in the know, you should really be making it out for these every-3rd-Monday meetings.
April 20, 2008
Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood Meeting @ Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant
Business owners, residents, and neighbors are invited to the April meeting of the Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood Association to be held Monday April 21st at 5:30 pm. This month’s meeting will be held at the soon-to-open Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant located at 9 North 17th Street at the Farmers Market.
