July 2003 Events

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Thu, Jul 03

Noon You Decide  Email or Call in your suggestions of how we should celebrate Independence Day by Noon to Sara Keller. Suggestions: Dogwood Dell Concert at 5 with a picnic dinner, leading into more concerts and culminating with the Fireworks and Laser Show. RSVP's appreciated.

Fri, Jul 04

? You Decide See Thursday, July 3. RSVP's appreciated.

Sat, Jul 05

8:30 P.M. Swing Dancing at 6004 W. Broad Street. Instructions 7:30 to 8:30, general dancing from 8:30 to 11:00 P.M. Admission $6; refreshments provided.

Sun, Jul 06

7:00 P.M. Ballroom Dancing Dance with the USABDA regulars until 9:30 P.M. at The Dance Space. Wear lightweight shoes that glide. $5 for USBDA members; $7 for nonmembers. 6004 West Broad Street.

Mon, Jul 07

6:45 P.M. Council Meeting. To add items to the agenda leave a message on the Solo/Discovery Information Line, 257.0020. or Send by Email

Sat, Jul 12

8:00 P.M. Contra Dancing at TADAMS at Ginter Park Recreation Center located at the corner of Walton and Hawthorne, one block southeast of Laburnum and Chamberlayne Avenues. $4 members, $7 others.

Sun, Jul 13

2:00 P.M. Hollywood Cemetery Meet at Albemarle and Cherry in Oregon Hill. Two hour walking tour explores this lovely historic cemetery park with discussions of the landscape design, art and architecture, monument styles, and biographies of the notable tenants. $7 walk up or $6 in advance by calling the Valentine Museum, 649-0711.

7:00P.M. Phillip Ramirez & UNIQUE Join me at Dogwood Dell in Byrd Park and listen to Jazz under the stars. Bring your own chair and meet halfway down the center aisle. RSVP's appreciated.

Thu, Jul 17

5:30 P.M. Happy Hour Sandy Hall invites members to join her and members of Phoenix Singles at Charley's in Stony Point Shopping Center. RSVPs not necessary, just show up and join in the fun!

Fri, Jul 18

8:00 P.M. Discovery Meeting. Discussions begin at 8:15. Doors open at 7:45 P.M. $3 members; $4 others. The meeting will be at Roslyn Retreat Pavilion on 8727 River Road one-half mile east of Parham (see map Color or Black&White)

Sat, Jul 19

12:00 Noon. Newsletter Deadline. Submit announcements, events, news and feature stories to Ron Corio at editor@solodiscovery.com for publication in the next newsletter.

2:00 P.M. Henrico Theatre Join Judy and Mona at the Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center for the Henrico Theatre Company's production of the comedy Mixed Nuts. Show time is 2:30. We have enjoyed numerous performances and this will be the last one of the season. If you have never attended one of their shows, why not take this opportunity to check them out. Please call me for details and to RSVP. Judy Berwick.

8:30 P.M. Swing Dancing at 6004 W. Broad Street. Instructions 7:30 to 8:30, general dancing from 8:30 to 11:00 P.M. Admission $6; refreshments provided.

8:30 P.M. Ballroom Dance. Join the USABDA regulars at the Pinchbeck Elementary School at 1225 Gayton. Dance workshop at 7:30. SD contact: Cal Sawyer, 262.5704.

8:30P.M. Bedroom Farce Join me at Dogwood Dell in Byrd Park for this play about relationships billed as a comedy. Bring your own chair and meet halfway down the center aisle. RSVP's appreciated.

Wed, Jul 23

8:00 P.M. Mailing Party. Join the newsletter distribution crew as they prepare the issue for mailing. Call the Solo/Discovery Voicemail, 257.0020, and request directions to the Mailing Party.

Thu, Jul 24

8:00 P.M. Zydeco Dance Join Diane Reid for dancing to the live music of Sean Vidrine and Cajun Fyre; lessons 7:00; $8 cover includes lesson; At the Boulevard Deli, 5218 W. Broad Street. RSVPs to dgreid@verizon.net appreciated.

Fri, Jul 25

8:00P.M. Solaza Join me at Dogwood Dell in Byrd Park for a lively Cross-cultural music experience of an artful blend of Latin folk and dance music as well as unique arrangements of flamenco to mambo. Bring your own chair and meet halfway down the center aisle. RSVP's appreciated.

Sat, Jul 26

5:00 P.M. Bogey's Putt-Putt Golf Cost: $5.00/18 holes. Look for coupon in Markets Best. We will go and get a bite to eat afterwards at players choice. Children welcome. 1675 Ashland Road. (see map Color or Black&White) RSVP is appreciated.

8:00 P.M. Dogwood Dell Meet me to see and hear Robin Thompson (Sweet Virginia Breeze) for an evening of acoustic rock by this Virginia native. The show starts at 8:00 but I'll be there at 7:00 to get a prime spot. Bring a chair and a snack to share so we can chat before the show starts. RSVP by noon so I can save you a space. Sharyn Lowry

8:00 P.M. Contra Dancing at TADAMS at Ginter Park Recreation Center located at the corner of Walton and Hawthorne, one block southeast of Laburnum and Chamberlayne Avenues. $4 members, $7 others.

Sun, Jul 27

2:00 P.M. Shockhoe Slip & Canals Begins at the James Center Clock Tower, 10th & East Cary. Two-hour tour examines architecture & history of the Slip, history of Richmond's canals, & current projects of revitalization on Brown's Island. Cost: $7 or $6 w/credit card in advance, 649-0711

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Updated 6/23/03