Events
Calendar of Events
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 7th ~ A.C.O.R.N.'s 9th Annual Golden Hammer Awards
Tuesday - 6:30pm til 8:30pm
Shown Below: Seven Hills School in historic Northside
The Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods (A.C.O.R.N.) will
be announcing the recipients of its special awards to be honored at the
annual Golden Hammer Awards celebration on Tuesday, October 7th, 6:30
to 8:30 pm, at Seven Hills School, 1319 Overbrook Road in Richmond's
historic Northside community.
Tickets to the Golden Hammers Awards, which includes a cocktail buffet, are $65 each or $100 per couple, in advance ($75/each or $125/couple at the door). Reservations are required and may be obtained by contacting A.C.O.R.N. at (804) 644-5040 or info@richmondneighborhoods.org
CLICK HERE for a nomination form and instructions
CLICK HERE for a map and directions
OCTOBER 8 ~ Renovation Lending Workshop
Wednesday - 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Shown Below: Porch detail of an Italianate house located in Church Hill
Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods is sponsoring a Free Renovation Lending Workshop that will give you all of the financial tools you need for the renovation of a Old house in a Richmond Neighborhood.
You will Learn About 2 Important Subjects:
- Renovation Lending Programs
- How to Qualify for a Mortgage
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn the ins and outs of home mortgage financing (including: loan programs, credit, cash required, cash sources, etc…). Then learn the benefits of renovation lending and how to buy a home in disrepair and fix it up using these unique loan programs. Additional topics covered include:
- Tax Benefits
- Energy Efficiency
- Market Equity and much more…
LOCATION: The Library at Good Shepherd Episcopal School ~ 4207 Forest Hill Ave.
TIME: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
COST: Free and open to the public - No registration is required.
PARKING: Plenty of street parking is located on 43rd Street and Springhill Avenue, parallel to Forest Hill Ave.
If you have any questions, call David Herring at 644-5040 or email: info@richmondneighborhoods.org
OCTOBER 14 ~ Mayorial Candidates Forum II:
EDUCATION AND THE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE
Tuesday - 6 to 7pm (5:30 social gathering before)
Style Weekly and sponsors are hosting a Mayoral Candidates Forum on Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 at the Virginia Historical Society on 428 N. Boulevard. The focus of this forum will be Arts and Culture, Tourism, and the Richmond Public Schools. Come and get to know your candidates for the next Mayor of Richmond in what promises to be a lively discussion.
All candidates for mayor will be present!
Date: Tuesday, October 14th, 2008
Time: 5:30 Social gathering, 6-7pm forum
Place: Virginia Historical Society, 428 N. Boulevard
If you have any questions, call 358-0825.
OCTOBER 28 ~ Mayorial Candidates Forum III:
LIVING AND WORKING IN RICHMOND
Tuesday - 6 to 7pm (5:30 social gathering before)
Style Weekly and sponsors host the third Mayoral Candidates Forum on Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 at the Library of Virginia at 800 E. Broad Street. This forum, the last installment of a three-part series, will be devoted to the topics of Growth, Safety, Housing, Environmentalism, and Work Force. Let these candidates know your vote is valuable, and they've got to earn it!
All candidates for mayor will be present!
Date: Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
Time: 5:30 Social gathering, 6-7pm forum
Place: Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad Street
If you have any questions, call 358-0825.