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Jazz on the Hill

Sat Sep 27 3:00 pm
The second Jazz on Hill will be on Saturday, September 27th at 324 North 29th Street from 3:00 – 9:00 PM. The event is hosted by Asbury UMC to benefit Chimborazo Elementary School’s music program.
MORE: /tag/jazz-on-the-hill/

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RVA MakerFest (Free Trolley Service)

Sat Sep 27 10:00 am
RVA MakerFest is a free interactive celebration of creativity and ingenuity in Richmond, with demonstrations from more than 65 local makers, including blacksmiths, glassblowers, coders, engineers, brewers, chocolatiers, and more! There will be a free hop-on-hop-off trolley service making stops in the East End, courtesy of RVA Trolley and Virginia LISC. The Church Hill stop is in front of the Blue Sky Fund at the corner of 29th and Q Streets, and will make pick-ups roughly every 40 minutes from 9:45AM to 4:45 PM. More information at http://RVAMakerFest.com

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Les Boulefrogs @ Chimborazo Playground

Sun Sep 28 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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Sub Rosa/Longoven benefit for Tricycle Gardens

Sun Sep 28 5:00 pm
Sub Rosa will be hosting Longoven on September 28th on for an eight-course seasonal dinner featuring locally sourced provisions and paired wines as a benefit for Tricycle Gardens. There will be two seatings, the first beginning at 5:00 PM and the second at 8:00 PM.
MORE: /2014/09/11/sub-rosa-hosting-pizza-night-tricycle-gardens-benefit-dinner-this-month_36612/

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Fairfield Community Walking Club

Mon Sep 29 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 Sep 29 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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Friends of Jefferson Park meeting

Tue Sep 30 6:30 pm
Please join the Friends of Jefferson Park’s next meeting at 801 N. 24th Street. All Friends are welcome and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

The discussion will include:

Jefferson Pocket Park Design Competition, with special guest David Conmy
Fountain Project
Fitness Trail Project
General Maintenance Issues
Historic Union Hill Marker in Jefferson Park
Social Media / Marketing
Volunteers and Membership
2014 – 2015 Clean-Ups

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Open Mic Night @ Poe’s Pub

Tue Sep 30 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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Karaoke Wednesday

Wed Oct 1 7:00 pm
Every Wednesday from 7-10PM at Sarahfran’s Restaurant and Lounge. 412 N. 25th (804)343-0061

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Pop-Up Market at Robinson Theater

Wed Oct 1 4:00 pm
Every Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. through the summer. Get your fresh and local produce and other products right here in the neighborhood!

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Les Boulefrogs @ Chimborazo Playground

Thu Oct 2 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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Freedom Walk in Church Hill

Sat Oct 4 11:30 am
Another “open carry” walk organized by The Right to Bear Arms Richmond, VA: “we will be walking in church hill. however this time we will be walking to creighton court from the parking.”
MORE: https://www.facebook.com/events/476872569121486/

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Central Montessori School’s Open House

Sat Oct 4 10:00 am
Friends, family and community please join us for our Open House! Information and refreshments will be provided. This is a parent appropriate event.

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Cyclocross at Chimborazo Park

Sat Oct 4 6:30 pm
The Richmond Festival of Cross is two days of cyclocross racing held in early October and is part of the VACX Series of races. The fun begins on Saturday, October 4 with the vertical challenges and varied topography of Chimborazo Park, and follows the next day on a fast, flat course through the azalea gardens and grassy fields of Joseph Bryan Park.

Cycling gear manufacturer Bragda (sibling business to Bragda Pilates), newly relocated to Church Hill, are helping to sponsor the event this year and will giving away their made-in-Richmond Bragda urban cycling cap and Bragda cycling shorts.
MORE: /2014/09/09/cyclocross-returns-to-chimborazo-in-october_36515/

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First Saturdays Farmers Market

Sat Oct 4 8:00 am
At Urban Farm House
MORE: http://growrva.com/chimborazo-park-farmers-market/

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History Harvest for Made in Church Hill

Sat Oct 4 10:00 am
All are invited to attend the History Harvest to help develop the exhibition Made in Church Hill which will open at the Valentine Museum on January 22, 2015.

Come out to -LOCATION TBA – on October 4, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Bring your Church Hill memories and thoughts about the past, present and future of the neighborhood, as well as a special object that reminds you of Church Hill.

You will be interviewed for approximately 30 minutes and your photographic portrait will be taken. Students from University of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Church Hill Activities & Tutoring (CHAT), will be handling the interview and photography process.

RSVP to Laura Browder lbrowde2@richmond.edu (289-8312) or Patricia Herrera pherrera@richmond.edu (287-6352)

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Hogtober

Sat Oct 4 6:30 pm
Mark your calendar: Style Weekly’s HOGTOBER returns to Libby Hill on October 4.

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New Vision Civic League

Sat Oct 4 10:00 am
Every 1st Saturday at the East End Library. Contact Mary Thompson at (804)648-7915 for more info.

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Oakwood neighborhood clean-up

Sat Oct 4 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.

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Les Boulefrogs @ Chimborazo Playground

Sun, Sep 28, 2pm
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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Sub Rosa/Longoven benefit for Tricycle Gardens

Sun Sep 28
Sub Rosa will be hosting Longoven on September 28th on for an eight-course seasonal dinner featuring locally sourced provisions and paired wines as a benefit for Tricycle Gardens. There will be two seatings, the first beginning at 5:00 PM and the second at 8:00 PM.
MORE: /2014/09/11/sub-rosa-hosting-pizza-night-tricycle-gardens-benefit-dinner-this-month_36612/