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East End Economic Development Summit

Fri Jun 13 3:00 pm
At Robinson Theater
MORE: /tag/east-end-economic-development-summit/

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Better Block Richmond @ 25th Street

Fri Jun 13
Richmond Better Block will transform the physical and economic reality of the 1000 and 1100 blocks of 25th Street for one weekend in June. Pop-up shops, businesses, and restaurants, along with new temporary landscaping and signage, will put a new face on the street for two quick days.
MORE: /tag/better-block-richmond/

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The Great Busk at Church Hill North Better Block

Fri Jun 13 6:00 pm
The Great Busk is still on its epic journey into the hearts and minds of the folks of #RVA! This time you can catch amazing music and a bit of mayhem when Great Busk entertainers busk the Church Hill North Better Block Project!
MORE: /2014/06/11/add-the-great-busk-to-the-church-hill-north-better-block-schedule_34473/

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Movie: Frozen

Fri Jun 13 8:00 pm
Public showing of Disney’s animated hit movie Frozen at N. 25th Street and Nine Mile Road (8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.)
MORE: /2014/06/10/church-hill-north-better-block-project-is-going-to-be-kind-of-awesome_34463/

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(pre)Father’s Day Open Warehouse

Sat Jun 14 10:00 am
“This Saturday! Find lots of goodies for Dad (lad let’s face it… maybe a few things for yourself). We’re having another OPEN WAREHOUSE 10am-3pm 202 n21 St.”
MORE: https://www.facebook.com/events/1508837062671265/

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27th Street Yard Sale

Sat Jun 14 8:00 am
Neighbors on 27th Street between Broad and Marshall have decided to have a yard sale together this weekend. Come out to the 300 block of 27th Street on Saturday 8 AM – noonish to shop and enjoy the whole block.
MORE: /2014/06/12/27th-street-yard-sale-this-saturday_34530/

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2014 Community Revitalization Series: North 25th Street

Sat Jun 14 1:00 pm
Meet at the East End Library. FREE.

Partnership for Smarter Growth announced recently their 2014 Community Revitalization Series, “conceived to engage Richmond in a dialogue about the region’s rich past, evolving present and collective future.”

The series features 5 Walk & Talks about various Richmond localities, led by a community expert who will highlight histories, development projects and current-day perspectives.

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Better Block 5K

Sat Jun 14 8:00 pm
SportsBackers will be hosting the Better Block 5k in North Church Hill as part of Better Block Richmond
MORE: /2014/05/08/better-block-5k-set-for-june_33653/

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Chimborazo Garden Work Day

Sat Jun 14 9:00 am
Friends of Chimborazo will be hosting a work day this Saturday from 9 AM – noon to spread mulch in the flower beds. Bring shovels and wheelbarrows and help us knock this task out quickly.

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Revolutionary Richmond Walking Tour

Sat Jun 14 9:30 am
With your costumed guide, explore Richmond as it transformed from a small but active port village to the new capital of Revolutionary Virginia – an illegal state! Learn about Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, the Marquis de Lafayette, and more on this walking tour. Tour cost is $10 per person and preregistration is required. Meet at 17th Street Farmer’s Market. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring your own canteen and receipt. Tickets available online: http://www.richmonddiscoveries.com/publicwalkingtours.php

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Fairfield Community Walking Club

Mon Jun 16 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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Church Hill Rotary Club

Mon Jun 16 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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Dinner & Bikes at Robinson Theater

Mon Jun 16 7:00 pm
Bike Walk RVA and members of the Richmond bicycling community are thrilled to present Dinner & Bikes, an evening with Elly Blue (author of Bikenomics) and her team of filmmakers and chefs on Monday, June 16, from 7:00 – 10:00 PM at the Robinson Theater.
MORE: /2014/05/20/bike-walk-rva-pleased-to-present-elly-blue-for-dinner-bikes-at-robinson-theater_33992/

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RECYCLING WEEK

Mon Jun 16 8:00 am

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Yoga at the Robinson

Mon Jun 16 6:00 pm
The Robinson Theater (located on 29th and Q Street in Church Hill) is hosting it’s spring Yoga, weekly on Monday nights at 6 p.m.

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Zumba at the Robinson

Mon Jun 16 5:00 pm
This is a Monday/Wednesday class from 5-6.

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Church Hill Association’s Summer Community Picnic

Tue Jun 17 6:00 pm
The Church Hill Association’s 1st Summer Community Picnic of 2014 will be on Tuesday, June 17, from 6 – 8 PM in lieu of the normal Membership meeting at St. John’s. The picnic will be held in Reed Square on 26th Street between Franklin and Grace Streets.
MORE: /2014/06/15/church-hill-associations-1st-summer-community-picnic-is-tuesday_34590/

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Community meeting on Replacement Housing and Public Housing De-concentration

Tue Jun 17 6:00 pm
Community discussion of the elements to consider in developing a replacement housing strategy to promote the de-concentration of public housing.Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club
3701 R Street

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Hip Hop at the Robinson

Tue Jun 17 5:00 pm
The Robinson Theater (located on 29th and Q Street in Church Hill)is hosting its spring Hip hop class for ages 8 and up. It is a weekly class from 5-6 on Tuesdays.

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Zumba at the Robinson

Tue Jun 17 6:30 pm
This is a Tuesday and Thursday Zumba class from 6:30-7:30.

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1st Precinct MPACT Meeting

Wed Jun 18 6:00 pm
In addition to your opportunity to share concerns with CAPS and the Police, two brief presentations will be presented: one from GRTC Transit System (includes discussion of the Transfer Plaza) and the other from the Clean City Commission.

At EDI (East District Center), 701 N. 25th St, in the 2nd floor conference room.

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East End Transformation: Church North Housing, People, and Neighborhoods Work Group Meeting

Wed Jun 18 6:30 pm
at East District Family Resource Center 
2405 Jefferson Avenue  / The Working Groups (WG) are designed to provide detailed community input on the three focus areas – People, Housing and Neighborhoods. All individuals who signed up to serve on a WG please attend. If you are interested in serving on one of the WG, but have not signed up yet, you can still attend. This first WG session will focus on responsibilities and tasks of each of the three WGs.

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Karaoke Wednesday

Wed Jun 18 7:00 pm
Every Wednesday from 7-10PM at Sarahfran’s Restaurant and Lounge. 412 N. 25th (804)343-0061

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Whitcomb Court Tenant Council

Wed Jun 18 5:30 pm
Every 3rd Wed at Whitcomb Court Rec Center

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Creativity Tool Kit wit Clay McLeod Chapman

Thu Jun 19 10:00 am
The author of Tribe: Homeroom Headhunter will offer a fun workshop examining creativity and how to jump-start yours.

St.John’s Parish Hall
$60 for JRW members, $100 for non-members

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Church Hill Association Alley Rally

Sat Jun 21 8:30 am
The Church Hill Association Alley Rally will be held on Saturday, June 21 (rain or shine), from 8:30 AM – 1PM, (or until the trucks are full). Volunteer to help clean up our community and make the neighborhood a better place to live!
MORE: /2014/06/12/church-hill-association-alley-rally-set-for-june-21_34519/

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Jefferson Park Clean-Up

Sat Jun 21 1:00 pm
In preparation for the Mr. Smedley statue dedication ceremony on June 25, the Friends of Jefferson Park will be conducting a quick park clean-up on Saturday, June 21. We will meet at the park bandstand at 1:00 PM. Refreshments will be available.

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Movie in the Park

Sat Jun 21 7:00 pm
Friends of Chimborazo will be showing The Blues Brother in Chimborazo Park on June 21.

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Multi-Family Yard Sale

Sat Jun 21 7:00 am
Multi-family Yard Sale at the corner of 30th & Leigh on Saturday, June 21st from 7am to 12pm. Kitchenwares, Housewares, mens and women’s clothing, some furniture, movies, books etc. Everything will be priced very cheaply (i.e movies for a $1, shirts for .50 to $1, etc.)

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