archive for August, 2008
August 1, 2008
The Center for Progressive Leadership (Training)
The Center for Progressive Leadership, one of the nation’s leading progressive political training organizations will be offering one of their 2008 Voter Mobilization Trainings right here in Virginia. The training is supported by leading organizations in the state such as: the Virginia Organizing Project, the Virginia Interfaith Center on Public Policy, and the Virginia League of Conservation Voters. It is going to be a historic year and we are excited to help train the leaders that are going to make the change we need!
August 7, 2008
Nominations for Golden Hammer Awards Wanted!
2008 NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR A.C.O.R.N. GOLDEN HAMMER AWARDS
This year’s Awards event will be held on Richmond’s historic Northside community.
August 8, 2008
Call for Newsletter Articles by Civic Association
The Greater Fulton Hill Civic Association is seeking input from community members for the Fall Newsletter. This edition will be published just prior to the next General Meeting scheduled for October 14, 7:00 PM at the Neighborhood Resource Center-1519 Williamsburg Road.
August 13, 2008
Church Hill Dog Park Grand Opening
Saturday the 16th, from 9 to 12 the new Dog Park in Church Hill is having it’s grand opening celebration. So, bring your dog and have some fun, there will be rescue groups, food and even a best trick contest. They will also be taking donations for the dog park.
If you don’t know where the dog park is it is located in the lower park of Chimborazo Park. A yellow gate flanks the entrance.
August 25, 2008
Back 2 School Rally at the Powhatan Hill Community Center
Tuesday, August 26th
August 25, 2008
Fulton Youth Football and Cheerleading
Register now for youth football and/or cheerleading. The age group for football players is as follows: Flag-ages 5, 6 & 7; JV PeeWees 8; PeeWees 9 & 10; Midgets 11 & 12; Juniors 13 & 14. Ages for cheerleading is 5 to 14. Contact John Williams (John.R.Williams@richmondgov.com) to register or in person at the Powhatan Hill Community Center.
August 25, 2008
save the date: Run to the River 10/18
Fulton Hill’s Run to the River is a new, challenging 10k event to benefit the Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC). The event will lead runners along Richmond’s historic and scenic riverfront, with a 5K walk through Greater Fulton taking place simultaneously. Runners and walkers will celebrate at the finishing line party, which will feature an alternative health fair, healthy food, and live music in the NRC’s new Garden Cafe. [via]
August 29, 2008
Registration for After School Programs set for Sept.2-5
Fall registration for the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
