Archive for August, 2008

body found in the river near Dock Street

A man’s body was found in the river today near Dock Street at around 3:30PM. The police have reported that, “We can’t find any signs of trauma, foul play or anything.”

from River District News

August 31, 2008

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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 also [...]

from North Richmond News

August 31, 2008

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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. Usually, baskets [...]

from North Richmond News

August 31, 2008

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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.

from North Richmond News

August 31, 2008

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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.

from North Richmond News

August 31, 2008

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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 [...]

from North Richmond News

August 31, 2008

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Auditions to be held for ‘Read-y for Right’ at Sycamore Rouge

Sycamore Rouge, Petersburg’s professional theatre for the community, will be holding auditions for Read∙y for Right, a new play depicting the story of the first civil rights protest in Petersburg, VA. Auditions will be held at Sycamore Rouge, at 21 W. Old Street, on September 5 from 6:00-9:00pm, and September 6, from 10:00am-5:00pm. Director kb [...]

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.

from North Richmond News

August 31, 2008

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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 outdoor [...]

from North Richmond News

August 31, 2008

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City Council: July 15 Minutes, Sept. 2 Agenda

July 15 2008 Minutes September 2 2008 Agenda