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Dragon Boat Races

Sat Aug 1 9:00 am
This Saturday, competitors from all over the mid-Atlantic will compete in the Walgreens Richmond International Dragon Boat Festival, launching from Rocketts Landing. The first race begins at 9 a.m.
http://www.richmond.com/events/article_82844fa8-1f7a-584d-93d0-b9d979b66c30.html

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New Vision Civic League

Sat Aug 1 10:00 am
Live in the area bound by Carrington Street, 25th Street, Fairmount Avenue and 19th Street? Your civic association meets every 1st Saturday at the East End Library. Contact Mary Thompson at (804)648-7915 for more info.

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Church Hill Walking Tour

Sat Aug 1 3:30 pm
Church Hill is the oldest neighborhood in Richmond. You will meander through streets lined with beautiful late 18th and 19th century architecture; see St. John’s Episcopal Church where Patrick Henry proclaimed “Give me liberty, or give me death!” in 1775; and view stunning vistas of the City of Richmond. You will also hear about the eccentric cast of characters who make up the fabric of Colonial, Federal, and antebellum Richmond.

The tour lasts approximately 1.5 – 2 hours. It meets in front of St. Johns Church on 25th& Broad St. No need to reserve a spot, just show up!

$20/adults; $15/Seniors/Students; $5 for teens (12-17);$0 for kids

MORE: http://www.richmondtourguys.com/

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Starr Hill Tap Takeover

Sat Aug 1 4:00 pm
Union Market is kicking off Virginia Craft Beer Month with a Starr Hill Tap Takeover starting at 4 p.m. Saturday. Josh Small and Rev. Billy Joe Small will get the music going on the patio, followed by Ben Shepherd and Patrick Ball. https://www.facebook.com/events/1469836980005174/

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Les Boulefrogs @ Chimborazo Playground

Sun Aug 2 2:00 pm
A community organization dedicated to the proliferation of petanque. “We welcome everyone interested in learning and playing the game.” Les Boulefrogs play twice a week: Sunday afternoon at 2:00 PM and Thursday evening at 6:00 PM / MORE: http://boulefrogs.com

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Sunset Yoga at Chimborazo Park

Sun Aug 2 7:00 pm
Sundays and Wednesdays
MORE: /2015/06/22/yoga-on-sunwed-at-chimborazo-park_43826/

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Fairfield Community Walking Club

Mon Aug 3 9:00 am
Increase your metabolism with a 1 hour walk through the community. Be inspired to create a healthier you. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Meet at the Family Resource Center 2311 N 25th Street. http://rvapromise.org/ai1ec_event/fairfield-community-walking-club/

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RPS School Board

Mon Aug 3 4:30 pm
The RPS School Board meets at 4:30PM and 6PM on the first Monday of each month in Council Chamber Room on the 2nd floor of City Hall, located at 301 North Ninth Street; and at 6PM on the third Monday of each month at selected schools.

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Robinson Theater Zumba with Kimberly

Mon Aug 3 5:00 pm
Church Hill Residents are welcomed to sign-up for a FREE Zumba fitness class. All you need is proof of residency to register! Once registered, feel free to attend any or ALL of our Zumba classes throughout the week. We only ask for weekly commitment to keep your spot in this popular class.

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Church Hill Rotary Club

Mon Aug 3 6:00 pm
We meet Mondays at Patrick Henry’s Pub upstairs. Happy Half 6:00, meeting at 6:30. Check us out on Facebook at The Formation of Church Hill Rotary. Come see what Rotary is all about and how we are helping our community!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Formation-of-Church-Hill-Rotary/479272425521007?fref=ts

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Farmers market on Broad Street

Tue Aug 4 3:00 pm
Sweet Temptations by Teresa, the talent behind the brownies at Alamo BBQ, has recently announced a new farmers market on select Tuesdays through October. The market will be at 1920 East Broad Street from 3-7PM on July 21, August 4, September 1, and October 6.
MORE: /?p=44108

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Pre-School Movement w/ Kelli

Tue Aug 4 4:30 pm
Bring your kiddos to the Robinson Theater for a FREE interactive, energy packed 30-minute movement class, especially targeted for ages 2-5. There will be games, balls, music and more!
Contact 804.562.9133 or bhart@robinsontheater.org for more information or sign-up

The theme of this sessions class is: “Cartoon Jam”

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7th District National Night Out

Tue Aug 4 5:00 pm
Come out to 25th and Nine Mile for fun and food with your neighbors. Always a good time

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Robinson Theater Line Dancing with Kelli

Tue Aug 4 5:30 pm
Love line dancing at block parties, weddings, family reunions and other events? Well come join in on this hour long class. You won’t even realize the cardio workout because you’ll be having a blast dancing!

Contact 562-9133 for more information and sign-up

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Painting group

Tue Aug 4 6:00 pm
A free, casual painting group. Bring your own project and a snack to share. Tea and good company shall be provided. Contact Nadya at waxwinged@gmail.com for more information.

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Robinson Theater Zumba with Kimberly

Tue Aug 4 6:30 pm
Church Hill Residents are welcomed to sign-up for a FREE Zumba fitness class. All you need is proof of residency to register! Once registered, feel free to attend any or ALL of our Zumba classes throughout the week. We only ask for weekly commitment to keep your spot in this popular class.

Contact
(804) 562 – 9133 or nikki@robinsontheater.org with any questions. Come ten minutes before class to register.

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Robinson Theater Hula Hoop w/ Yvette

Tue Aug 4 7:30 pm
End your day with some free fun! Learn new tricks and get a creative work out all at the same time.
Call 562-9133 for more information or sign-up
Walk-ins welcome

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Open Mic Night @ Poe’s Pub

Tue Aug 4 8:00 pm
Join in on the weekly Open Mic Night every Tuesday. Sign-ups at 8pm the show starts at 9pm.

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Robinson Theater Farm Stand

Wed Aug 5 4:00 pm
Weekly produce available for purchase from Shalom Farms and CHAT (Church Hill Activities and Tutoring) Urban Farming Program.
Accepting SNAP/EBT

The stand is located right outside the Robinson Theater
(2903 Q Street)

Call (804) 562-9133 with any questions.

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Robinson Theater Zumba Strong w/ Kelli

Wed Aug 5 5:00 pm
Church Hill Residents are welcomed to sign-up for a FREE Zumba fitness class. All you need is proof of residency to register! Once registered, feel free to attend any or ALL of our Zumba classes throughout the week. We only ask for weekly commitment to keep your spot in this popular class.

*This class will emphasize weight/resistance and cardio

Contact nikki@robinsontheater.org with any questions

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Robinson Theater Taekwondo with Drew

Wed Aug 5 6:00 pm
Martial arts training is a great way to get in better shape, boost self-confidence, learn self-defense, and earn that black belt you’ve always wanted! Try Olympic Taekwondo at the Robinson for youth and adults!
Call 562-9133 for more information and sign-up
Walk-ins welcome

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Sunset Yoga at Chimborazo Park

Wed Aug 5 7:00 pm
Sundays and Wednesdays
MORE: /2015/06/22/yoga-on-sunwed-at-chimborazo-park_43826/

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Thirty-First Street Farm Stand

Thu Aug 6 4:00 pm
A rotating variety of locally grown seasonal produce from RVA’s Urban Farm and a selection of local food and beverage vendors. We accept and welcome EBT/SNAP benefits, cash, check and credit/debit. EBT/SNAP dollars will be matched $1 for $1.

11AM-1PM @ 31st Street Baptist Church, 823 North 31st Street. Enter the basement door to the right side.

MORE: http://tricyclegardens.org/farmers-market/

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NRC Farm Stand

Thu Aug 6 4:30 pm
Veggies and plants, every Thursday
MORE: /2015/05/14/nrc-farm-stand-opens-today-in-fulton_42964/

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Robinson Theater Taekwondo with Drew

Thu Aug 6 4:30 pm
Martial arts training is a great way to get in better shape, boost self-confidence, learn self-defense, and earn that black belt you’ve always wanted! Try Olympic Taekwondo at the Robinson for youth and adults! (Ages 8 and up)

Call 562-9133 for more information and sign-up
Walk-ins welcome

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Les Boulefrogs @ Chimborazo Playground

Thu Aug 6 6:00 pm
A community organization dedicated to the proliferation of petanque. “We welcome everyone interested in learning and playing the game.” Les Boulefrogs play twice a week: Sunday afternoon at 2:00 PM and Thursday evening at 6:00 PM / MORE: http://boulefrogs.com

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Robinson Theater Zumba with Kimberly

Thu Aug 6 6:30 pm
Church Hill Residents are welcomed to sign-up for a FREE Zumba fitness class. All you need is proof of residency to register! Once registered, feel free to attend any or ALL of our Zumba classes throughout the week. We only ask for weekly commitment to keep your spot in this popular class.

Contact nikki@robinsontheater.org with any questions

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Big Yard Sale

Sat Aug 8 7:00 am
Several households in the 1100/1200 block of 36th (between Blakeley and R) street are having yard sales on Saturday, August 8th from 7am-12pm! Gently used baby clothes, lots of books, furniture, and other items. Also come out for a kid-hosted lemonade stand

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Back-to-School Rally at MLK

Sat Aug 8 9:00 am
Game Truck, health screenings, more /2015/07/23/back-to-school-rally-set-for-mlk_44405/

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East End Get Fresh Fair and Farmers Market

Sat Aug 8 2:00 pm
Music, games, gardening workshops, cooking demos, health screening, job training / 1941 Accommodation Street /2015/07/30/east-end-get-fresh-fair-and-farmers-market-set-for-august-8_44533/