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4th District: Market Vibe Chef's Challenge Scheduled at South of the James Market on July 19
4th District: Kathy announces candidacy for City Council
4th District: South of the James Market at Forest Hill Park
Update from Market Manager
4th District: Meetings and Newsletters
Neighbors In the News:
Harriet Henderson, wins national library award
Sally Wetzler, named a "Volunteer of the Year" by Dominion Virginia
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MARKET VIBE CHEF'S CHALLENGE
On July 19, a team from Positive Vibe Cafe will challenge Team Graziano, headed by Kathy, to a cook-off using only goods and products sold at the South of the James Farmers Market.
The teams will begin their shopping at 8:00 am and post their menus at 9:00. Tasting and judging will begin at 11:30.
Results will be announced at Noon.
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Councilwoman Graziano Introduces Housing Trust Fund Ordinance
To assist City with meeting needs for low and moderate affordable housing
(Richmond, Virginia) -- Councilwoman Kathy Graziano, Southwest Fourth District, Richmond City Council, has introduced legislation (Ordinance # 2008-114) that would establish a City of Richmond Housing Trust Fund.
This fund would enable the Council to appropriate City funds and accept funds from other sources that would assist Richmond in meeting the needs for low and moderate affordable housing.
The Ordinance is scheduled for a hearing during the Richmond City Council Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee meeting on May 20, 2008, 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. and is scheduled for a public hearing during a Council formal meeting on May 27, 2008, 6:00-10:00 p.m.
If adopted, the trust fund would support affordable housing projects by providing loans and grants to commercial and nonprofit housing developers. Funds could also be used to defray the costs of land acquisition and construction-related activities.
The Ordinance would establish the legal framework for a City program and enable $250,000 in funds earmarked in the current FY 2008 budget for a Housing Trust Fund to be used. It would also allow the city to receive state housing trust funds, when a state program is funded.
According to Graziano's Housing Trust Fund Ordinance, the purpose of the fund is to: 1. reverse the concentrations of poverty in the city; 2. aid in providing housing for low income city employees; 3. support the rehabilitation of vacant buildings; and, 4. improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
The program would be managed by the Richmond Department of Community Development, and have an oversight board comprised of housing professionals.
CONTACT For more information, please call David Hathcock, at 804.320.2454.
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Update on South of the James Market at Forest Hill Park
What a great market on Saturday! Thank you to everyone who came out to support us. My vendors were thrilled with their sales and know to bring more this week. We will have strawberries, onions, kale, herbs, carrots, meats, eggs, bread, cookies, cake, coffee, plants, exotic oils, soaps, flowers and many other treats! Remember Sunday is Mother's Day and the market has tons of things moms would love!
There will be a story time at 10:00, face painting, music by Tammi Kamin, and don't forget the childrens area where kids can make or grow their own things to sell!
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday,
Karen Atkinson
the market umbrella
South of the James Market Manager
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South of the James Market at Forest Hill Park
Name: South of the James Market
Dates: Saturday Mornings May 3 through the end of September
Time: 8:00 am to Noon
Place: End of New Kent Avenue and 42nd Street, at Shelter 2
in Forest Hill Park.
More than a dozen vendors of fresh, locally grown produce will be selling, including Amy Hicks from Amy’s Garden, and Carol the flower lady from the Byrd House and the Thursday 17th Street Market. In addition, some growers who participate in Community Supported Agriculture will use the market as a delivery point for community partners.
The market is not associated with the city government. The vendor is renting space from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities. Karen Atkinson is the market manager, and potential vendors can reach her at themarketumbrella@msn.com.
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