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Archive for August 2008

New farmer’s market headed to Northside in 2009

The Richmond Food Collective has the scoop on a new market proposed for Richmond’s Northside: The Market Umbrella is excited to announce a new Farmer’s Market to open next spring in Bryant Park. This will be an afternoon, weekday market, featuring some of your favorite vendors from the South of the James market. There will [...]

Fan District Hub visits Bryan Park disc golf course

F.T. Rea of the Fan District Hub had kind words for the Bryan Park disc golf course in a lengthy piece on the Greater Richmond Frizbee-Golf Association: Just got home from a particularly pleasant round of Frisbee-golf, or disc golf, if you prefer. Played at Bryan Park, easily the nicest local “basket course” I’ve played. [...]

Zed hosts special September Uruguay-themed winemaker’s dinner

Zed Cafe on Lakeside Avenue has scheduled its September Winemaker’s Dinner with host Francisco Carrau of Bodegas Carrau, Uruguay. Call 261-5656 for reservations. The dinner is scheduled for Thursday, September 18, beginning at 7:00pm. For details, visit Zed Cafe online.

Zed Saturday Brunch for Families returns in September

Zed Cafe on Lakeside Avenue invites kids of all ages for a Saturday morning treat at ZED with an all-new brunch menu, as well as their full lunch menu. Brunch will be served on Saturdays from 10:30am until 2:30 pm. For more details, visit Zed Cafe online.

Star Bright, Star Light – Bryan Park Astronomy Night rescheduled for October 9

Come out and see the stars! Richmond’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities is joining with the Richmond Astronomical Society (RAS) to hold a family stargazing night which has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 9, from 7:00 until 9:00 pm in Bryan Park. Members of RAS will set up their telescopes on the park’s [...]

Wreath-making workshop planned at Feathernesters

Lakeside’s Feathernesters invites the public to an evening Harvest time wreath-making event from 6:30 until 9:00pm on Tuesday, September 23. Reservations can be made starting Thursday, September 4, by phone only — call 262-7305 to sign up. The $38 workshop fee includes all materials, plus a light seasonal supper of stew, bread, dessert and beverage.

Feathernesters releases a packed autumn calendar

Lakeside’s popular gift shop and eatery, Feathernesters, has something for everyone in its recently updated events calendar: Saturday, September: Annual Brunswick Stew Day (all day long) – Enjoy the smell of a wood fire and the great taste of homemade Brunswick Stew simmering in an antique cast iron pot! We start the stew in the [...]

Celebrate Lewis Ginter’s Children’s Garden birthday on September 28

On Sunday September 28, from 1:00 until 4:00pm, the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will celebrate the third anniversary of its popular Children’s Garden with a DJ spinning popular children’s tune and a variety of activities. The event is free with regular Garden admission. Bring an unwrapped gift of food (boxed or canned) to be donated [...]

Northsiders invite neighbors to meet-and-greet with mayoral candidate

[Updated: Friday, September 6: This event is being rescheduled due to the anticipated arrival of Tropical Storm Hanna. Details will be posted as soon as they are available.] North Richmond residents Betty Jolly and Matt Mansell have organized a meet-and-greet reception with State Delegate Dwight Jones, who is running as a candidate in Richmond’s mayoral [...]

Better Housing Coalition aims to transform Lincoln Manor

The most recent newsletter from Richmond’s Better Housing Coalition outlines the organization’s vision to transform the Lincoln Manor apartment complex in North Richmond. Lincoln Manor is located on North Avenue near Laburnum Avenue. BHC plans to transform the Lincoln Manor apartment complex into a safe and attractive community after purchasing the VHDA-foreclosed property later this [...]

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