Saturday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Help spread Christmas cheer a little early this year! Richmond-based band "Offering", Short Pump Town Center is hosting “Christmas in July”. This day-long event features Christmas concerts from local bands and “Christmas in July” specials highlight the need to live out the same generous spirit of giving to those in need in July expressed so well in November and December. All money and food donations benefit the Central Virginia Food Bank. Between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM various different bands will perform in the Main Plaza at Short Pump Town Center. Join us for Christmas music, bring food donations, and shop in a not-so-winter-yet-oh-so-sweet wonderland while providing support for hungry neighbors throughout Central Virginia. 98.9 Liberty are among the emcees for the day, along with Santa who will make an appearance as well as various Holiday Children’s Characters! Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items like canned tuna, peanut butter, and canned vegetables to help those in need. Guests will also enjoy entertaining face painting, a bounce house and several community groups will be hosting activities including Romp n’ Roll, Theatre IV, Richmond Kickers, Richmond Renegades and The Children’s Museum. In addition, there will be special one-day only sales offers, food & drink samples from the Town Center merchants, fun children’s characters including the Chick-fil-A Cow and NUTZY from The Flying Squirrels will be roaming throughout the day and a Christmas themed coloring station will be on hand for kids to enjoy! For additional details, click here. |
The Flying Squirrels will salute RBI (Richmond Business Involvement) Kings on July 19 at the Diamond. Do you know a local business making an impact in the community? Tell us about them.
All nominated businesses will be invited to attend the 7/19 game. The grand prize winner will receive 25 Diamond Club tickets and $125 Acorn Dollars for a 2011 game, a half-page recognition ad in the August Richmond Magazine, recognition as the CBS6 "Nut of the Week," mention on Lite 98 plus recognition and a first pitch opportunity at the 7/19 game.
To nominate a business, in 100 words or less tell us "How that business is making a positive impact in the community." Include your name and the name of the business. Click HERE to compose your e-mail nomination. Nominated businesses will be contacted directly by the Richmond Flying Squirrels.
(a new 63,000-square-foot indoor facility near Kings Dominion)
The event will feature a barbecue cook-off, a showcase of local food, wine and specialty gifts from across the state, and a large farmers’ market. Jackass Flats, Susan Greenbaum and The Venture Rays will perform during the event.
A hands-on children’s area, produced by the Children’s Museum of Richmond, will offer young visitors a place to learn more about agriculture and healthy eating.
Farm Bureau members will be admitted free when they present their membership cards, and admission for other guests will be $10 per vehicle.
The festival is presented by Virginia Farm Bureau and sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, the Children’s Museum of Richmond, Flavor magazine, the Goochland Center for Rural Culture, Richmond magazine, WWBT-12, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. For more information, click HERE