This week’s calendar

Church Hill Chillers ghost tour; Oakwood neighborhood clean-up; Yoga in the Park – Continued; 2012 Reenactment Series at St.John’s Church; Rachel’s Farmstand; City Council Formal Meeting; RECYCLING WEEK; Art in the Park; CAR meeting; Open Mic @ Poe\’s; Adult Computer Class ; Church Hill Ultimate Frisbee Group; Craft & Dinner at Robinson; Jesse the Juggler […]

August 25, 2012; 8:16 AM • by Church Hill People's News

Church Hill Chillers ghost tour; Oakwood neighborhood clean-up; Yoga in the Park – Continued; 2012 Reenactment Series at St.John’s Church; Rachel’s Farmstand; City Council Formal Meeting; RECYCLING WEEK; Art in the Park; CAR meeting; Open Mic @ Poe\’s; Adult Computer Class ; Church Hill Ultimate Frisbee Group; Craft & Dinner at Robinson; Jesse the Juggler FREE @ Robinson Theater; Libby Hill Park – ASLA Public Awareness Event; RVA Hoop Lovers in Chimborazo Park; Tricycle Gardens’ Farmstand; New Vision Civic League; Oakwood neighborhood clean-up; 2012 Reenactment Series at St.John’s Church; MORE…

Church Hill Chillers ghost tour

Sat Aug 25 9:00 pm
Birthplace of the American Revolution, and home to a notorious Civil War spy, Church Hill’s colorful past has produced a cadre of restless spirits in its buildings, its graveyards, and under its streets! Cloaked in the shadows of the quaint and historical Church Hill neighborhood, this tour includes the following spirited tales: Crazy Bet’s stomping grounds, Poe’s first and last love, The oldest public cemetery in Richmond, and more… http://www.hauntsofrichmond.com/tours.htm#church

Oakwood neighborhood clean-up

Sat Aug 25 10:00 am
Let your Saturday go to waste – join in T.T.Y. monthly neighborhood effort to pick up litter! Meet at 1023 Oakwood Avenue. Trash bags , pick up rods, and gloves will be provided. Lunch will be provided by McDonald’s. To learn more on what areas will be targeted for clean up or to volunteer for this event please call 804-726-3471.

Yoga in the Park – Continued

Sat Aug 25 10:00 am
Namaste! Thanks to the support and encouragement of our fellow Church Hill Yogis, Nava Life Yoga and Wellness (Jimmy and Tonita) will continue its “Yoga in the Park” sessions at Jefferson Park through the Summer. Classes are FREE and held every Saturday from 10-11AM (weather permitting). Bring your mat (we have extras if you need one), a bottle of water and an OPEN heart. Follow us on Twitter – Nava Life@NavaLife.

2012 Reenactment Series at St.John’s Church

Sun Aug 26 1:00 pm
The Patrick Henry Committee invites you to bring your friends and family to a reenactment of the Second Virginia Convention of March 1775. In the presence of Washington, Jefferson, and other notable Virginians, Patrick Henry delivered his passionate call for liberty, uttering the immortal words, “Give me liberty or give me death!” These events are free and open to the public. Tickets are distributed at 1:00pm on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call 804-648-5015 for more information.

Rachel’s Farmstand

Sun Aug 26 12:00 pm
Every Sunday 12-3p @N 22nd & Carrington get freshly picked veggies, herbs, rain barrels & more. Now carrying Faith Farms honey, jam, pasture-raised eggs & fresh egg noodles. Tasty, fresh, organic, straight from my garden to your table. In season now: romaine, chard, kale, mustard & collard greens, carrots, radishes, spring onions, garlic, spinch, cilantro, chives, rosemary, thyme & oregano. See Facebook.com/RachelsFarmstand for the latests news.
5/6/2012

City Council Formal Meeting

Mon Aug 27 6:00 pm
Every 2nd and 4th Mon – Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.

LOCATION
Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street

Frequency
Typically the second and fourth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:30 p.m. (With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)

RECYCLING WEEK

Mon Aug 27 4:00 pm

Art in the Park

Tue Aug 28 4:00 pm
Free art class for kids in Jefferson Park. Kids learn how to paint. Finished artwork will be displayed around park.

CAR meeting

Tue Aug 28 3:30 pm
Every 4th Tuesday at 5th Floor Conference Room of City Hall
Related posts: http://chpn.net/news/tag/car/

Open Mic @ Poe\’s

Tue Aug 28 8:30 pm
All musicians welcome! Support local business and local music talent. Music open Mic is every Tuesday at Poe’s. Hosted by local CH resident, Jim Daab. Sign-up is at 8:30 pm. Bring your own instruments and tell your friends. Jim has instruments and congas that you can use as well.

Adult Computer Class

Wed Aug 29 10:00 am
A series of classes for very beginners. The series is usually 4 weeks, and you need to call and sign up. Contact Sarah O’Neill at the East End Branch Library at (804) 646-4474 or
sarah.oneill@richmondgov.com

Church Hill Ultimate Frisbee Group

Wed Aug 29 6:00 pm
Every Wednesday at Chimborazo Park. http://chpn.net/news/2012/06/13/church-hill-ultimate-frisbee-every-wednesday_22816/

Craft & Dinner at Robinson

Wed Aug 29 6:00 pm
Ages 4-10 come join us for a craft and free dinner provided once a month! June 20th, July 25th and August 29th. Transportation provided for those who live in the neighborhood.

Parents encouraged to attend and participate!
Contact Betsy for more information or questions: 562-9133 or bhart@robinsontheater.org

Jesse the Juggler FREE @ Robinson Theater

Wed Aug 29 !10:00 am
Ready to be shocked and amazed by some juggling, magic and tricks?! Jesse the Juggler will be joining us for a FREE show great for ages 1-12. Call Betsy for more information 562-9133
All welcome to attend

Libby Hill Park – ASLA Public Awareness Event

Thu Aug 30 11:00 am
Open to the public. All ASLA members and landscape architects are invited and urged to attend the upcoming public awareness event on Thursday August 30, from 11:00 – 12:00 noon. The event will take place at Libby Hill Park in Church Hill in Richmond. This event is to celebrate the historic panoramic view from Libby Hill.

RVA Hoop Lovers in Chimborazo Park

Thu Aug 30

http://chpn.net/news/2011/07/26/rva-hoop-lovers-every-thurs-in-chimbo_18713/

The RVA Hoop Lovers are in Chimborazo Park each Thursday night from 7pm-Sunset at the large gazebo. The RVA Hoop Lovers bring piles of hoops, music, and loads of energy to share with everyone that would like to join in on the fun, and learn more about Hoop Dance. We’ve been having a BLAST

Tricycle Gardens’ Farmstand

Thu Aug 30 4:00 pm
at 2107 Jefferson Avenue

New Vision Civic League

Sat Sep 1 10:00 am
Every 1st Saturday at the East End Library. Contact Mary Thompson at (804)648-7915 for more info.

Oakwood neighborhood clean-up

Sat Sep 1 10:00 am
Let your Saturday go to waste – join in T.T.Y. monthly neighborhood effort to pick up litter! Meet at 1023 Oakwood Avenue. Trash bags , pick up rods, and gloves will be provided. Lunch will be provided by McDonald’s. To learn more on what areas will be targeted for clean up or to volunteer for this event please call 804-726-3471.

2012 Reenactment Series at St.John’s Church

Sun Sep 2 1:00 pm
The Patrick Henry Committee invites you to bring your friends and family to a reenactment of the Second Virginia Convention of March 1775. In the presence of Washington, Jefferson, and other notable Virginians, Patrick Henry delivered his passionate call for liberty, uttering the immortal words, “Give me liberty or give me death!” These events are free and open to the public. Tickets are distributed at 1:00pm on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call 804-648-5015 for more information.

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