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32nd Annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games through Saturday, closing ceremony Saturday, Saturday, June 30, The Greater Richmond Convention Center, schedule http://www.wheelchairgames.va.gov.
Pedal 2 the Metal 4 PAL, bring bikes & helmets and ride the track at RIR, Saturday, June 30, 9am-12pm, Richmond Raceway Complex, family bike rides $25, individual $10, kids 12 & under $5, infield activities free admission, music, food, family fun, http://www.RichmondPAL.com or 804-646-1832.
Friday Cheers Finale, Friday, June 30, 6-9:30 Brown's Island featuring "Trampled by Turtles", and honoring Ralph White on his retirement at the end of 2012, concert goers encouraged to "dress like Ralph" or "wear your knee socks", a special treat for the person who "looks most like Ralph", http://www.venturerichmond.com.
The African Children's Choir, Sunday, July 1st, 10:45am concert at West End Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va, 6506 Boydton Plank Road, 804-733-9331. 7pm at Bon Air Baptist Church, 2531 Buford Road, www.bonairbaptist.org, Larry Bland & The Volunteer Choir, Sunday, July 15.
Latin Ballet of Virginia - Rumba Latina, Saturday, June 30, 8pm, C'est Le Vin, 15 North Street 17th, s Fiesta featuring dance lessons, entertainment, wine and more, http://www.LatinBallet.com or 804-379-2555.
CARITAS, furniture Indoor Yard Sale, Friday, June 29, 10am-4pm, Saturday, June 30, 9am-4pm, CARITAS Furniture Bank, 1125, East Commerce Road, once a month indoor yard sale, decorative chairs, outdoor furniture, rugs, games, TV's, antiques, glass ware, man cave accessories, 804-343-7277, http://www.caritasva.org.
Emmy-nominated actor Rob Schneider at Richmond's Funny Bone, Friday 7:30 PM & 10 PM - $27, Saturday - 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM - $27. Sunday - 7:00 PM - $27, http://www.symfonee.com/funnybone/richmond/home/index.aspx
Founder's Day Celebration, 309th Birthday of Prince George County, Saturday, June 30, 11am-1pm, County Courthouse Complex near Scott Park, 804-863-0212.
8th annual Gift For Life Block Walk & UVA Digital Mobile Mammography Coach, visit Hillside Community Center, 1500 Harwood Street, Richmond, should be 40 years old, have no breast problems & have a current Doctor, Saturday, September 29, appointment set up on or before August 31, guaranteed T-Shirt deadline July 15, 9am-2pm, Zelma Watkins 804-306-2533.
Pamunkey River Wine Festival, Saturday, June 30, 12-6pm, 16230 Cooks Mill Road, Lanexa, VA, http://www.PamunkeyRiverWineFestival.com, or 804-966-5896.
Spring Awakening at the Sara Belle & Neil November Theatre (formerly the Empire), playing through July 22,www.va-rep.org.
The Soul Bowl 5th Anniversary, Saturday, June 30, September 29, November 17, AMF Shrader Lanes, 8037 Shrader Road, DJ Danja Mowf, free soul food, www.soulbowllounge.com.
RAMS celebrate move to Atlantic 10 with Mod-Summer Ramfest at Home Team Grill, Monday, July 2, 3-6pm.
2012 FIREWORKS AND MORE FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY/RICHMOND METRO AREA:
GENWORTH Financial 29th annual Celebrate Freedom Independence Day Concert: Tues. July 3, event starts 6:30pm, Patriotic and pop favorites by the U.S. Air Force Heritage band of America begin at 7:30. Fireworks at approximately 8:45p.m. At Genworth at 6620 W. Broad at I-64. Free admission and free parking. www.genworth.com/concert, 804- 281-6699.
RVA FIREWORKS ON THE JAMES: Free admission on Tues. July 3, 7:30pm, Brown’s Island. Entertainment by SPARC, Richmond Ballet’s “Minds in Motion”, and the Richmond Youth Symphony Orchestra. Fireworks approximately 9:30p.m., free viewing sites at the Virginia War Memorial, Oregon Hill, Manchester and Chimborazo Park. (rain date, Thursday, July 5.)http://www.fireworksonthejames.com/
DOGWOOD DELL: Wednesday, July 4 with free concert featuring Susan Greenbaum (5:30p.m.) , the Carillon bells (7p.m)and the Richmond Concert band (7:30p.m) followed by fireworks at 9p.m. Byrd Park’s Dogwood Dell. Free Admission. (646-3355)
ASHLAND FOURTH OF JULY: 11a.m. parade from Henry Clay Elementary on Hanover Avenue to the Hanover Arts & Activities Center at 500 S. Center Street. With free admission, there you’ll find music, crafts, games and more. http://hanoverarts.org/
PARHAM PARADE AND FESTIVAL: Weds. July 4. Parade featuring the 392nd Army Band from Ft. Lee begins at 10a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church at 2315 N. Parham and ends at Parham Road Baptist Church, 2102 N. Parham where there’ll be a ceremony honoring active military and veterans. Enjoy music by the Henrico Concert Band, family games and more. Free admission; picnics welcome. http://parhamparade.com/
FOURTH AT THE FORT: Ft. Lee celebration on July 4 at Williams Stadium on base features music and children’s activities, from 2p.m. to 10p.m., including a concert with country singer Justin Moore (7p.m). Fireworks at 9:45p.m. Admission is free. Adults will need a photo I.D. for base access. (755-3176)
OLD-FASHIONED FOURTH: Meadow Farm/Crump park featuring music, entertainment, arts and crafts, a watermelon feats and tethered hot-air balloon rides. Free Admission at 3400 Mountain Road in Glen Allen. (501-5134)
CHESTERFIELD FOURTH CELEBRATION: Gates open at 5 p.m. at the County Fairgrounds at 10300 Courthouse Road. Enjoy entertainment, children’s activities and fireworks at dark. Free Admission. (798-1623)
COLONIAL HEIGHTS: Bring blankets and lawn chairs for fireworks beginning at 9:15p.m. on the Fourth. Best vantage points are off I-95, at Exit 53 or 54 in the Walmart area off Charles Dimmock Parkway. Raindate: July 5.http://www.colonial-heights.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=1912
GOOCHLAND FOURTH CELEBRATION: This July 4th, enjoy a night under the stars with Goochland’s favorite event of the year. Park, picnic, & watch the fireworks starting at 9P.M. . Admission is free at 1800 Sandy Hook Rd. No tailgating and alcohol is prohibited. www.co.goochland.va.us
GINTER BOTANICAL GARDEN: Free admission from 9a.m. to 5p.m. for the All-American Celebration, Wednesday , July 4th. Dress the kids in red, white and blue and bring your strollers and wagons to be in the parade. (2p.m.) http://www.lewisginter.orgbusch, gardens, kings, dominion, /events/event_detail.php?event_id=344
RACING TO THE STARS & STRIPES: Colonial Downs on Weds. July 4th with post-time at 5p.m. There’ll be a trackside concert and fireworks to end the evening. Admission is $5.00 with 12 and under free. (966-7223) http://www.colonialdowns.com/
Busch Gardens Fourth of July Fireworks, In addition to the regular IllumiNights, a full-scale fireworks show scheduled with a patriotic ending at 9:30, www.Buschgardens.com/va, 800.343.7946.
Military Days at Kings Dominion, July 3-4, Free Admission only valid on July 3 & 4 for those qualifying with a valid US military I.D, Moment of silence at noon, Flag raising before opening by Quantico color guard and soloist on July 3 and VFW Veterans on July 4, Bagpipe soloist Tim MacLeod, Special 15 minute firework show on July 4, All-you-Can-Eat Armed Forces Meal Deal $15, 12- 3pm, http://www.kingsdominion.com/
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