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This week’s calendar

Church Hill Chillers ghost tour; New Vision Civic League; Yoga in the Park; 2012 Reenactment Series at St.John’s Church; Rachel’s Farmstand; RPS School Board; East End Preschool Learning Center meetings on new location; Art in the Park; Friends of Libby Hill Park; Open Mic @ Poe’s; Adult Computer Class ; Church Hill Ultimate Frisbee Group; Chimborazo Model School Task Force; RVA Hoop Lovers in Chimborazo Park; Tricycle Gardens’ Farmstand; TJ @ Armstrong ; Church Hill Reunion; Williamsburg Road clean-up; MORE…

Church Hill Chillers ghost tour

Sat Sep 1 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

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.

Yoga in the Park – Continued

Sat Sep 1 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 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.

Rachel’s Farmstand

Sun Sep 2 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.
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RPS School Board

Mon Sep 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.

East End Preschool Learning Center meetings on new location

Tue Sep 4 2:00 pm
Richmond school leaders have scheduled a series of public meetings to discuss the move of the East End Preschool Learning Center from Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School to the old Norrell Elementary School building in North Richmond.
2 p.m. Tuesday, Mosby Recreation Center, 1543 Coalter St.
1 p.m. Wednesday, Gill Center at Fairfield Court Elementary, 2510 Phaup St.
3 p.m. Wednesday, Whitcomb Recreation Center, 2302 Carmine St.
6 p.m. Thursday, Armstrong High School, 2300 Cool Lane.

Art in the Park

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

Friends of Libby Hill Park

Tue Sep 4 7:00 pm
Every 1st Tues, location varies – Contact Marion Macdonald at MacMarion@aol.com or (804)644-1347 for more info.

Open Mic @ Poe’s

Tue Sep 4 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 Sep 5 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 Sep 5 6:00 pm
Every Wednesday at Chimborazo Park. /2012/06/13/church-hill-ultimate-frisbee-every-wednesday_22816/

Chimborazo Model School Task Force

Thu Sep 6 4:00 pm
1st Tuesdays at 7pm at the school (3000 E. Marshall). Come join in the grass roots neighborhood effort to bring the International Baccalaureate to Chimborazo E.S.

RVA Hoop Lovers in Chimborazo Park

Thu Sep 6
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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 Sep 6 4:00 pm
at 2107 Jefferson Avenue

TJ @ Armstrong

Fri Sep 7 7:00 pm
Armstrong HS 2012 Football Schedule
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Friday 9/7 7PM Thomas Jefferson
Friday 9/14 7PM John Marshall
Friday 9/21 7PM @ Colonial Heights
Friday 9/28 7PM @ Glen Allen
Friday 10/5 7PM @ Varina
Friday 10/12 7PM Highland Springs
Friday 10/19 7PM @ Hanover
Friday 10/26 7PM @ Atlee
Friday 11/2 7PM @ Lee-Davis
Friday 11/9 7PM Henrico

Church Hill Reunion

Sat Sep 8 7:00 pm
at George Mason Elementary
http://www.facebook.com/groups/227156420655761/

Williamsburg Road clean-up

Sat Sep 8 7:00 pm
The housing work team for Greater Fulton’s Future is hosting a neighborhood clean up at 9am on Sat. Sept. 8th to clean up 2 blocks along Williamsburg Rd. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Jason Sawyer, community organizer at the Neighborhood Resource Center (804)864 5797, jason@nrccafe.org .