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Batteau Seminar

Sat Nov 15 3:00 pm
Replenish Richmond and the Virginia Canals and Navigations Society (VCNS) are partnering to present a Batteau Seminar this Saturday, November 15th from 3-5 PM at the Neighborhood Resource Center in Fulton (1519 Williamsburg Road). The seminar is free and open to the public.
MORE: /2014/11/14/want-to-learn-how-to-build-a-batteau_38357/

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Bell’s Brewery Tap Takeover! @ Union Market

Sat Nov 15 4:00 pm
Don’t let the “polar plunge” spoil your fun! Come warm up at Union Market on Saturday at the Bell’s Brewery Tap Takeover and try Bell’s Double Cream Stout, Kal Haven Rye Ale, Winter White, Two Hearted and Harry Magill’s Spiced Stout! Live music — and heaters — on the patio!
MORE: https://www.facebook.com/events/837646586255645/

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Make your Own Sauerkraut

Sat Nov 15 11:00 am
Learn how easy it is to make your very own Lacto-fermented Sauerkraut as well as the benefits of
lacto-fermentation. It’s super yummy and healthy!

Participants each will receive a handout with basic fermentation instructions and everyone will make their own batch of sauerkraut to take home and enjoy!

Pre-Registration required with the Union Market:
contact@unionmarketrva.com with your name and contact info.
Or, call the Union Market at (804) 716-7233 or just stop in and register in person.
Registration is limited to 15.
$20 per person

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Sincerity project pop-up art show

Sat Nov 15 7:00 pm
We’ll uncover the sublime in our manifold culture by studying art without cynicism.

Visit us on Saturday, November 15 from 7PM to midnight and enjoy works on paper from local artists Brandon Robertson, Erin Housholder, Emily King, Megan Zalecki, Kristin DeMarco & Kelsey Cappiello. We have wine and a great view, plus big plans to further this project in a variety of ways.

RSVP for address to sincerityrva@gmail.com

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The Fulton Family Fun Run/Walk

Sat Nov 15 9:00 am
Lion of Judah Mission Presents: The Fulton Family Fun Run/Walk! Join us Saturday, November 15th in supporting and promoting good health in the community! We will come together to complete a 1 mile walk/run through the Fulton Hill community. There will be health screenings, good food, vendors and music! Special guest D.J Yoseph spinning Roots and Culture.

This is a family event and is a benefit for the Friends of Historic Fulton Memorial Park!

We will see you at the starting line at 9am at The Fulton Hill Studios parking lot at 1000 Carlisle Ave, RVA!
MORE: https://www.facebook.com/events/370618773093887

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Women of the Hill

Sat Nov 15 9:00 pm
Meets 2nd Sunday. Monthly social gatherings for neighborhood women in private homes. No agenda, no affiliations. An opportunity to meet neighbors and make new friends. Contact Diana diananotes@yahoo.com for more info and locations.

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Hill & Holler at Libby Hill

Sun Nov 16 7:00 pm
The first Hill & Holler event in the Richmond area will be a celebration of cider at Libby Hill Park with Richmond guest chefs Travis Milton of Comfort, Lee Gregory of The Roosevelt, Joe Sparatta of Heritage, Caleb Shriver & Phillip Perrow of Dutch & Co., and Brittanny Anderson of Metzger Bar & Butchery, in support of Enrichmond, a foundation supporting Richmond’s people, parks, and public spaces.
MORE: /2014/09/16/hill-holler-bringing-top-chefs-and-local-cider-to-libby-hill_36806/

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Karaoke Sundays

Sun Nov 16 9:00 pm
Every Sunday / Sarahfran’s Restaurant and Lounge. 412 N. 25th (804)343-0061

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Les Boulefrogs @ Chimborazo Playground

Sun Nov 16 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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Fairfield Community Walking Club

Mon Nov 17 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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Apfelwein Dinner at Metzger with Foggy Ridge Cider

Mon Nov 17 7:00 pm
Metzger Bar and Butchery will be hosting a Cider Week dinner with Foggy Ridge Cider. Five German inspired courses paired with Foggy Ridge Cider at Richmond’s Metgzer Bar & Butchery in the Union Hill neighborhood. Experience rustic, seasonal German inspired food paired with the beverage of the season—cider!
MORE: /2014/10/08/apfelwein-dinner-at-metzger-with-foggy-ridge-cider_37099/

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Church Hill Rotary Club

Mon Nov 17 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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Monday Evening Running Group (all levels welcome)

Mon Nov 17 6:30 pm
3, 4 and 5 mile options! We have all the way from novice runners to many training for half and full marathons.

6:30 PM Mondays – corner of N. 32nd & E. Grace Streets at Chimborazo Park

Sign up at meetup site: http://meetup.com/RVA-Running-Social-Meetup/ or contact Bill O’Connor at (804) 647-6224, or boconnor99@hotmail.com

MORE: /2014/10/06/all-level-runners-invited-out-for-monday-evening-running-group_37271/

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RECYCLING WEEK

Mon Nov 17 9:00 pm

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Blood Drive at Bellevue Elementary School

Tue Nov 18 1:00 pm
Bellevue Elementary School will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, from 1:00 – 6:00 PM. RSVP for a donation time at (804) 780-4417.

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Church Hill Association

Tue Nov 18 7:00 pm
Meets every 3rd Tuesday at St.John’s. MORE: http://www.churchhill.org/cha/

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Learn to Juggle with Jesse Joyner

Tue Nov 18 5:00 pm
Join us for an interactive workshop where you will learn some of the tricks of the trade and have a ball (pun intended)!
Ages 6-adult
$5 for Church Hill Residents
$10 for Non-Church Hill Residents
Cost includes: 3 juggling balls to keep, Robinson Theater t-shirt and instruction by the amazing Jesse the Juggler
Contact bhart@robinsontheater.org or 562-9133 to sign-up
Discount rates for families available! Scholarships also available.

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Open Mic Night @ Poe’s Pub

Tue Nov 18 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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1st Precinct MPACT Meeting (One Week Early)

Wed Nov 19 6:00 pm
This month, we invite you to attend a MPACT conversation with our Department of Public Works and the G(reater) R(ichmond) T(ransit) C(ompany). DPW will discuss the leaf collection and the leaf collection schedule and GRTC will discuss their B(us) R(apid) T(ransit) Project.

CAPS/Code Enforcement and the Richmond Police Department will also be in attendance to address concerns you may have in your neighborhood. Light refreshments will be provided.

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Union Hill Civic Association meeting

Wed Nov 19 6:30 pm
We’ve moved up the November & December meetings by one week due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

The November meeting will be Wednesday the 19th, the December meeting, Wednesday the 17th.

Meetings will be held at the Family Resource Center, 2405 Jefferson Avenue, beginning at 6:30pm followed by social hour at the Union Market.

UHCA typically meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at rotating locations.

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Whitcomb Court Tenant Council

Wed Nov 19 5:30 pm
Every 3rd Wed at Whitcomb Court Rec Center

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Les Boulefrogs @ Chimborazo Playground

Thu Nov 20 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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Tricycle Gardens Corner Store Tasting

Thu Nov 20 !5:30 pm
Location: Fine Foods Market (4904 Government Road)

Each month, join Tricycle Gardens at the Fine Foods market to taste new recipes and learn skills for cooking fresh, seasonal products found in Health Corner Stores.

This month we’re preparing recipes featuring kale

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Tricycle Gardens’ Four Season Farm Stand

Thu Nov 20 4:00 pm
Tricycle Gardens’ Four Season Farm Stand will open every Thursday from 4 – 6 PM at 2314 Jefferson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23223.

Find a selection of fresh, local produce grown in Manchester on RVA’s Urban Farm.

We welcome and accept SNAP/EBT, cash, check and credit/debit.

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Troop 491: Adventures of the Muddy Lions

Thu Nov 20 5:30 pm
House of {E} is hosting a showing of Troop 491: Adventures of the Muddy Lions at MLK Middle School on Thursday, November 20, from 5:30-7:30 PM.

The event will include a Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts sign-up, an after party, and “meet the filmmaker”. General Admission is only $1 per person and for VIP ‘Red Carpet’ Photos with Producer and Meet n’ Greet – VIP tickets are $5 per person.

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New Work from David Rohrer

Fri Nov 21 7:00 pm
New Work from David Rohrer opens Friday, November 21, 7:00 – 9:00 PM at Eric Schindler Gallery. Show runs through December 20, 2014.

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