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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/
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Church Hill Walking Tour
Sat Aug 8 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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Les Boulefrogs @ Chimborazo Playground
Sun Aug 9 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 9 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 10 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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Mosby Court Tenant Council
Mon Aug 10 5:00 pm
Every 2nd Mon at Community Center 1543 Coalter Street
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Robinson Theater Zumba with Kimberly
Mon Aug 10 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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Creighton Tenant Council
Mon Aug 10 5:30 pm
Every 2nd Mon at 2101 Creighton Road
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Church Hill Rotary Club
Mon Aug 10 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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Citywide Prayer Gathering at Jefferson Park
Mon Aug 10 6:00 pm
“We hope you are planning to attend the next Citywide Prayer Gathering at Jefferson Park on Monday, August 10. […] Wouldn’t it be wonderful to fill the park with believers lifting their voices in praise, prayer and song to our Heavenly Father on behalf of the oppressed and exploited.”
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RECYCLING WEEK
Tue Aug 11 6:00 am
Every other Thursday
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Pre-School Movement w/ Kelli
Tue Aug 11 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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Robinson Theater Line Dancing with Kelli
Tue Aug 11 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 11 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 11 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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Friends of Jefferson Park & The Union Hill Civic Association joint meeting
Tue Aug 11 7:00 pm
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Robinson Theater Hula Hoop w/ Yvette
Tue Aug 11 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 11 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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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Unity Civic League
Thu Aug 13 7:30 pm
@ St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
22nd and X Street
Call 643-9353 or willieand@aol.com for more information.
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Shockoe Bottom Alternative Plan: Community Review
Sat Aug 15 1:00 pm
A Community Meeting to consider an Alternative Proposal for Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 1720 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Richmond’s East End. The meeting is being hosted by the Sacred Ground Historical Reclamation Project of the Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality. MORE: /2015/07/27/community-meeting-set-to-discuss-alternative-shockoe-plan_44477/