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Recycling, Church Hill Association Meeting, open mic @ Poe’s Pub, Growers’ Market @ Farmer’s Market, Home Ownership Education Program, more…

RECYCLING WEEK

Sunday, August 19 8:30 AM: Sunday Open Heirloom
Antiques, collectibles, jewelry and fine arts and crafts. 17th Street Farmers’ Market, Free admission, 8:30am-2pm. For more information call 804-646-0310 or visit www.17thstreetfarmersmarket.com.

Sunday, August 19 1:00 PM: Reenactments of the Second Virginia Convention
The Patrick Henry Committee of St. John’s Church presents historical reenactments at the original location of the Second Virginia Convention of March 1775. Professional actors in 1770s attire portray ten of the “founding fathers” who participated in the animated convention debates culminating in Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech.

Tuesday, August 21 10:30 AM: Beginning Computer Classes for Adults
Have computer questions and don’t know where to begin? Come by the library and we’ll help you get started! East End Library (2414 R Street, (804) 646-4474)

Tuesday, August 21 11:00 AM: The Power to End Strokes
American Heart Association volunteer and stroke survivor, Reverend Linda McGowan will present information on how to prevent stokes through spiritual physical, nutritional, and social connections. East End Library (2414 R Street, (804) 646-4474)

Tuesday, August 21 7:00 PM: Church Hill Association Meeting
Last Membership Picnic of the summer will be help on Aug 21, 2007 at the CHAT (Church Hill Activities and Tutoring) House at 601 N 31 St. at 7 PM.

Tuesday, August 21 8:30 PM: open mic @ Poe’s Pub
acoustic open mic at Poe’s Pub on East Main, hosted by Jim Daab. Sign up is at 8:30, music starts at 9, goes until closing @2AM. 2607 East Main Street

Wednesday, August 22 3:00 PM: activities for kids
@ East End Library … Games, movies, fun activities and special guests. Kids come in, have fun and beat the heat. For ages 11 and up.

Thursday, August 23 8:30 AM: Growers’ Market
Farm fresh and homegrown straight from the region’s farms to your home. Homemade and handcrafted right here by highly artistic Richmonders. For more information call 646-0310 or visit www.17thstreetfarmersmarket.com. 17th Street Farmers’ Market, Free admission, 8:30am-2pm

Saturday, August 25 8:30 AM: Saturday Market
Farm fresh and homegrown straight from the region’s farms to your home. Homemade and handcrafted right here by highly artistic Richmonders. For more information call 646-0310 or visit www.17thstreetfarmersmarket.com. 17th Street Farmers’ Market, Free admission, 8:30am-2pm

Saturday, August 25 10:00 AM: Home Ownership Education Program
Takes the mystery out of the home buying process and helps the first-time homebuyers to prepare to make important decisions. @ East End Library

Saturday, August 25 1:00 PM: Reenactments of the Second Virginia Convention
The Patrick Henry Committee of St. John’s Church presents historical reenactments at the original location of the Second Virginia Convention of March 1775. Professional actors in 1770s attire portray ten of the “founding fathers” who participated in the animated convention debates culminating in Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech.