CHIP of Richmond’s Oktoberfest: Win tickets here & join us 10/9/10
One of the most fun (and little known) events in fall in Richmond is CHIP of Richmond’s Oktoberfest. This event is CASUAL, outdoors under a lovely tent and includes beer and brats. What could be better?
Tickets: $40 per person, $75 per couple. Oktoberfest! will include wine, beer, specialty drinks, exciting games, Heads & Tails raffle, and live and silent auctions! This is a fully tax-deductible donation—what better way to spend a night out and enjoy fall in Richmond?
At the home of Diane & Fred Conley in Reed’s Landing:
10920 Lansdowne Court
Midlothian, VA 23113
To purchase tickets, please call CHIP at (804) 592-2177 or click here to pay via paypal:
Richmondmom.com is giving away 2 Oktoberfest tickets to one lucky winner who becomes a Fan of CHIP of Greater Richmond on Facebook. Winner will be announced 10/1/10.
In case you don’t know CHIP of Richmond, they are an incredible organization that helps Richmond’s neediest children under six: gaining access to healthcare, education, and helping their families get the best start possible through home visits. This is a hands-on organization with heart that runs on a shoestring, and events like this one help fund their active improvement of Richmond’s impoverished families (many 200% below the poverty level.) Want to see the RESULTS of what CHIP does? You’ll be amazed at how CHIP of Richmond helps Richmond families in need everyday.
Just a few of our many silent auction donations are from these generous Richmond businesses—wait till you see it all!
KidsDineFree.net offers Richmond fundraising, made easy
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•YOUR GROUP WINS because this fundraiser, unlike many others, is low maintenance and highly profitable.
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•THE CUSTOMER WINS by purchasing a KidsDineFree.net card that exceeds their donation when only used two or three times.
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**The leader of the organization, school or athletic association who signs a fundraiser with packets distributed by October 1, 2010 will receive a free KidsDineFree.net card. Plus the seller will receive a free KidsDinefree.net card for selling at least three cards!***
804-378-5437 / (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Don’t forget to mention Richmondmom.com when inquiring about this great fundraiser.
Massage for the Cure at Massage Envy: book now for 9/14/10
MASSAGE ENVY® HOSTS NATIONWIDE ONE-DAY MASSAGE FOR THE CURE EVENT TO BENEFIT SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE®
It’s BACK! Massage Envy hosts the one-day fundraiser event, Massage for the Cure, which offers one-hour therapeutic massages for $49, to raise funds for the Richmond Area Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Fifteen dollars from each massage will be donated to the Richmond Area Affiliate to be used for breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs in the Richmond Area.
When: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 8:00am – 10:00pm (center hours may vary)
*Reservations for appointments will be accepted by phone or in person beginning Saturday, August 14, 2010. You do not have to be a Massage Envy member to make an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.
Cost: $49 for a one–hour therapeutic massage, $15 of which will be donated directly to the Richmond Area Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Additional donations are greatly appreciated.
A gratuity for the therapist is also suggested.
History: Since Massage for the Cure’s inception in 2005, Massage Envy has raised more than $1.4 million to support breast cancer research for regional Affiliates of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, funding breast cancer education, screening and treatment initiatives.
September 11th HopFever will be sponsoring a locally owned Richmond based Bar Crawl to benefit To the Bottom and Back. Hopfever aims to benefit local businesses and economies, by uniting local communities through social events. Our first event, will focus on the support of businesses local to Richmond area: The Republic, Starlite, Three Monkeys, F.W. Sullivan’s, Sticky Rice, and Cha-Cha’s Cantina. These establishments have been extremely generous with their resources and time to help out this amazing, self-less, business.
The event will start Saturday, September 11th at 12 p.m at The Republic on Broad Street. Throughout the day we will visit the other establishments and finish the crawl at Cha-Cha’s. The cost of the event is $20 before and $25 the day of. The participants will receive a special t-shirt with all sponsors logos as well, those wearing a t-shirt will be offered special discounts at all participating establishments. We have also worked with several local businesses to offer raffle prizes such as Great Wraps, Extreme Pizza, Five Guys, and many more.
For more information please contact us via email at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or by phone at (804)-21-Hopon.
Virginia Kids Now - The Connection Between School Readiness and National Security
Please join as keynote speaker Brigadier General John W. Douglass, United States Air Force (ret.) and VECF Board member, shares his unique perspective regarding the connection between school readiness and our national security.
Tuesday, September 14th
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Virginia Early Childhood Foundation, Forest Office Center Lobby
8001 Franklin Farms Drive • Richmond, VA 23229
Hosted by:
Rutherfoord & Katherine Ferguson • Karin Bowles • Deb Totten • Amy & Gordon Quinby • Procter Fishburne • Nell Davis • Margaret Frischkorn • Bea Cope • Jeff Hamm • Matt Robeson • Stephanie Jefferson
Please reply by September 9th (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) / 804.358.8323, ext. 108
Children-R-First and Rainbow Station present…“Creating a Foundation for Early Literacy”
“Creating a Foundation for Early Literacy” a workshop for parents and teachers of young children
When: September 14th from 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Hanover Rainbow Station; the Village Gymnasium, 8216 Atlee Road Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Cost: FREE for everyone, including Rainbow Station staff and parents
How to Register: Click on this link Creating a Foundation for Early Literacy to register online, or send an email to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
We will be honoring the non-profit organization Read Aloud Virginia at this workshop. Please bring new or gently used books to donate to children who cannot afford them.
2010 Charity Bachelor Auction and Shop for the Cure
Presented by River City Charities & Rigby’s Jug Dance Studio
By Invitations Only
Richmondmom.com
Rigby’s Jig Dance Studio
Dove Chocolate
Premier Designs Jeweler
Mary Kay
Studio X
Pure Romance
skirt! Magazine
MC Promotions
Partylite
Stella & Dot
Hudson Hill Style
Read Aloud Virginia Hosts Mem Fox by
On Wednesday, September 29, 2010, parents, students from local colleges and universities, community supporters, librarians and teachers from all across Virginia who are passionate about literacy and the importance of reading aloud, will come together at the Renaissance Conference Center, 107 W. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23220, to celebrate and promote family literacy with Mem Fox as she introduces her newest book, Let’s Count Goats, and entertains us while sharing her research and passion for the magic and need to read aloud to young listeners! Mem will speak at 2 - 4 pm and 6 – 8 pm. For Reservations e-mail: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Books by Mem Fox will be sold and signed following her performances. Read Aloud Virginia (RAV) is a family literacy 501 c3 non-profit organization.
Mem Fox as she presents her newest book Let’s Count Goats!
Read Aloud Virginia hosts MEM FOX
Renaissance Conference Center
107 W. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23220
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
2 - 4 pm and 6 – 8 pm
For Reservations e-mail: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Massey on the River
Massey Alliance’s Massey on the River
Presented by East End Resource Recovery
Rock Bottom Island • 5995 River Road
Saturday, September 25, 2010 • 5-9pm • Rain or Shine
Enjoy the perfect fall evening on the River with your favorite friends and songs all for a great cause.
Featuring music by Three Sheets to the Wind, a silent auction and all you can eat and drink from our dinner buffet of homestyle favorites and beverages by Loveland and Pepsi.
For more information call 804.827.0642
The Extraordinary Women’s Exchange featuring Heidi Androl by
September 23, 2010
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Greater Richmond Convention Center
403 North Third Street Richmond, VA 23219
Cost: $20 In advance | $30 At the door
Please join us as we kick off the Metropolitan Business League’s new Women Who Mean Business Summit with a breakfast event featuring Heidi Androl, Sportscaster and Producer for the Los Angeles Kings and the NHL, and author of “The Men’s Room.” Heidi will discuss her professional experiences finding success in traditionally male-dominated industries.
The event is open to the public; ticket price includes program, continental breakfast and an opportunity to meet Heidi and other extraordinary women before and after the presentation.
4th Annual Buddy Walk & 5K Run to benefit the Down Syndrome Association of Richmond
October 9, 2010: The Buddy Walk is a heart-warming ½ mile advocacy walk, 5K run and free family festival that celebrates the many abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome in the Greater Richmond area. We are excited about our new home this year at Short Pump Town Center! Our inaugural 5K run will begin at 8:30AM followed by our family festival 10AM -2PM with our walk beginning at 11AM. Enjoy live music and lots of FREE family-friendly activities including a pumpkin patch! For more information about the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond and/or to register to run, walk or volunteer, visit www.dsagr.com.
Children’s Heart Foundation Allison Jacobs Golf Tourney for the Heart
For more information or sponsorship information contact: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
President, Children’s Heart Foundation—Virginia Chapter (in development)
Event Chair—Allison Jacobs Golf Tourney for the Heart
Ph: 804-614-5891
James River Cellars
11008 Washington Highway
Glen Allen, VA 23059
Saturday, October 24, 2009
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Please reserve your tickets at http://www.richmondhopefoundation.org by October 16, 2009
For additional details, please contact Mike Richards at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 804 539 8303
Save the Date - Commonwealth Parenting Distinguished Speaker Series
Featuring Wendy Mogel, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist, Parenting Expert & Best-Selling Author
The Blessing of a B Minus: How to Nurture Resilience and Optimism during Challenging Times
Join us for a seminar designed for parents who want to teach their children: how to manage stress, how to learn from setbacks, and how to develop a sense of confidence as they grow.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
7:00 p.m. at The Steward School
Thursday, October 21, 2010
11:30 a.m. at Weinstein Jewish Community Center
With follow-up sessions led by local experts 12:30—2:00 pm
Henricus Historical Park Commemorates 400th Anniversary with Year-Long Celebration
Henricus Historical Park announced it will commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Citie of Henricus with a year-long series of events kicking off in September 2010. Founded in 1611 by Sir Thomas Dale, Henricus became the second successful English settlement in the “New World” and was established to replace the unhealthy environment of Jamestown. Leaders of Henricus developed the first English hospital, chartered the first college in North America, established tobacco as the first cash crop in Virginia, and created a place where Pocahontas lived and met John Rolfe.
From September 2010 to September 2011, “The Year of Henricus” commemorative events will celebrate the founding of the Citie and historic milestones which took place at Henricus.
“Henricus Historical Park is an essential cultural landmark in the heritage and founding of the United States of America,” said Charles Lewis Grant, acting executive director. “As a living history museum with period-dressed interpreters who offer ‘hands on’ demonstrations among recreated colonial structures, we are uniquely designed to honor this important milestone in history.”
One of the most fun (and little known) events in fall in Richmond is CHIP of Richmond’s Oktoberfest. This event is CASUAL, outdoors under a lovely tent and includes beer and brats. What could be better?
Want to see the RESULTS of what CHIP does? You’ll be amazed at how CHIP of Richmond helps Richmond families in need everyday.
Your pursuit of the perfect fundraiser is over. 
MASSAGE ENVY® HOSTS NATIONWIDE ONE-DAY MASSAGE FOR THE CURE EVENT TO BENEFIT SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE®
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