8:00 P.M. Discovery Meeting Topic "Who you choose to have a realtionship with is as important as how you choose to have a realtionship. " Doors open at 7:45 P.M. and the discussions begin at 8:15. The meeting will be at Roslyn Retreat Pavilion on 8727 River Road one-half mile east of Parham (see map Color or Black&White). $3 members; $4 others.
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.
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5:00 P.M. Independence Day Celebration Located at Dogwood Dell, Byrd Park. Meet me at Dogwood Dell to enjoy music and fireworks to celebrate July 4th. At 5:00pm in the amphitheater will be BAK'N DA DAY, singing accappella songs and renditions of the classic 50's, 60's and 70's "Do-wap" styling and Motown Ballads. 6:30 Lawrence Robinson Carillionneur. 7:00pm The Richmond Concert Band. Music is followed by fireworks. I am going after work at 4:00pm look for me in the amphitheater. Bring a chair/blanket, food and drinks. RSVP is requested before July 3@10pm to Katrinka by phone no. in Newsletter or email.
7:00 P.M. Ballroom Dancing Dance with the USABDA regulars until 9:30 P.M. at The Dance Space at 6004 West Broad Street St. Wear lightweight shoes that glide. $5 for USBDA members; $7 for nonmembers.
7:00 P.M. Council Meeting. To add items to the agenda leave a message on the Solo/Discovery Information Line, 257.0020. Arrive at 6:30 if you plan to eat at Aunt Sarah's Pancake House, 7927 W. Broad (between Parham and Hungary Springs). (see map Color or Black&White)
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6:30 p.m. P.M. Lil' Malcolm & The Houserockers Located at Virginia Museum. Join me at the Virginia Museum's Sculpture Garden, 2800 Grove Avenue, for a hot concert by Lil' Malclm and the Houserockers, a hot zydeco band. Contact the ticket office at 340-1405 to purchase a ticket for $10. Please let me know to look for you. Refreshments available for purchase. Wear your casual clothes. You can RSVP to Diane at 272-1670 or email.
6:00 P.M. Susan Greenbaum Located at Friday Cheers. I may go to hear Susan Greenbaum. Let me know if you are interested. You can RSVP to Diane at 272-1670 or email.
5:00 P.M. Bogey's Putt-Putt Located at 1675 Ashland Road. Come on out and join us for this fun event! We have lots of fun and normally go out for a bite to eat afterwards. Don't let the weather deter you from coming out. This event is rain or shine. If it rains, we still get together for dinner for social chit-chat. Cost: $5.50/18 holesKids are always welcomed! You can contact Cathy by phone no. in Newsletter or email.
7:00 P.M. Robin & Linda Williams Concert Located at Dogwood Dell. Join me to enjoy this nationally known couple and their band. They are frequent performers on "A Prarie Home Companion". They play acoustic folk and bluegrass music and lots of their own fun compositions. Bring a picnic supper if you'd like, and a chair or blanket and insect repellant. RSVP by 12:00 7/10. I'll be to the left of the sound equipment. You can contact Sharyn at 282-6720 or email.
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 for TADAMS members, $7 others. For more information you can contact Sid at 323-6423.
2:00 P.M. Hollywood Cemetery Meet at Albemarle and Cherry in Oregon Hill for this 2 hour walking tours examines the art , architecture & landscapedesigns in the magnificent cemetery park , and also discusses biographiesof the notable tenants. Walk is approximately 2.5 miles with numeroushills. Bring water. Fee: $7 at gate/$6 advance registration (643-0711) Benefits the ValentineMuseum. Sponsor/Guide: Kathy Whittington.
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6:00 P.M. Charlie Daniels Band Join me at Innsbrook to hear the Charlie Daniels band. Bring your lawn chair and look for me near the sound booth. Refreshments are available for purchase. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by phone at 794-6700 or at www.ticketstobuy.com or at the 'door.' Please let me know if you are coming so I can look for you. You can RSVP to Diane at 272-1670 or email.
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8:15 P.M. Teahouse of the August Moon Located at Dogwood Dell. Join me for this post-World War II comedy set in Okinawa. Play begins at 8:30, but meet me at the top of the stairs in the middle area at 8:15 so we can sit together. RSVP is requested before July 14 to Sandy by phone no. in Newsletter or email, so I'll know to look for you.
8:00 P.M. Discovery Meeting Topic "What characteristics make a successful realtionship? " Doors open at 7:45 P.M. and the discussions begin at 8:15. The meeting will be at Roslyn Retreat Pavilion on 8727 River Road one-half mile east of Parham (see map Color or Black&White). $3 members; $4 others.
10:00 A.M. CountryFest 2004 Join me at CountryFest 2004 at the Raceway Complex. K-95 is giving away tickets, so you have to listen to the radio and pick up your free ticket. I have purchased a parking pass and I can take 6 with me. Bring a lawn chair and plan to spend the day. Cedar Creek, Blue County, Rachel Proctor, Randy Travis and others will be performing. If you don't go for the music, you should go for the sites! Doors open at 10 a.m. Refreshments are available for purchase. You can RSVP to Diane at 272-1670 or email.
12:00 Noon. Newsletter Deadline. Submit announcements, events, news and feature stories to Gordon Flynn at editor@solodiscovery.com for publication in the next newsletter.
7:00 P.M. Ballroom Dancing Dance with the USABDA regulars until 9:30 P.M. at The Dance Space at 6004 West Broad Street St. Wear lightweight shoes that glide. $5 for USBDA members; $7 for nonmembers.
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.
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8:00 P.M. Mailing Party. Join the newsletter distribution crew as they prepare the new issue for mailing. Call 272-2793 to request directions to the Mailing Party.
6:00 P.M. English Channel Join me to hear those British invasion favorite tunes played by English Channel on Brown's Island. This is free and there are refreshments to purchase. Please let me know if you plan to attend so that I can look for you. You can RSVP to Diane at 272-1670 or email.
8:00 P.M. Play Join me at the Glen Allen Cultural Center on Mountain Road (west of Woodman)for the musical "La Vie Ennui", a witty tribute to French Cabaret. Call 501-5115 to reserve a ticket, pay the $8 at the box office. We will meet at 6pm at a restaurant TBA. Call Sara Keller for the details. RSVP is requested before RSVP by 3pm 7/23 to Sara by phone no. in Newsletter or email.
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7:00 P.M. Game Show Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Located at Best Western. Let's meet for dinner and a "whodunit" play, if you haven't seen one of these performances you are in a a real treat! The cast are the waiters and you solve the murder via various clues. It is a lot of fun for $34.95 and I have plenty of $4 off coupons. . Look now in the paper for $4 off coupons or bring your entertainment card. You can call the theatre at 649-2583 for additional information. RSVP is requested before 7/17/04 to Sandy by phone no. in Newsletter or email.
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 for TADAMS members, $7 others. For more information you can contact Sid at 323-6423.
2:00 P.M. Shockoe Slip & the Canals Meet at the James Center Clock Tower, 10th & East Cary. The 2 hr walking tour discusses the history and architecture of ShockoeSlip, this history of the canals, and examines the current projects which are revitalizing this lively warehouse district. Great views of the river & downtown. Walk is approx 2 miles. Terrain is fairly flat. Fees: $7 walk up/$6 w/credit card (643-0711) benefits the Valentine Museum. Sponsor/Guide: Kathy Whittington.
6:00 P.M. Travis Tritt Located at Innsbrook. I may go to hear Travis Tritt. Let me know if you are interested. You can RSVP to Diane at 272-1670 or email.
7:30 P.M. Libbie & Grove Walk Join me at the corner of Libbie and Grove Ave. to enjoy a relaxing half hour walk in the afterglow of a warm summer day. You can contact Roger for more information at 340-1880 or email.
7:30-10:30 P.M. Dance Solo/Discovery is co-sponsoring this dance with the Phoenix Singles Club at the Roslyn Center Pavilion, located at 8727 River Road (1/2 mile east of Parham). This dance is open to all singles. The dance is from 7:30-10:30pm and the dress is casual. Snacks provided. Beer and wine for sale. See web page for map. Admission: $3/members and $5/others. You can contact Sara by phone no. in Newsletter or email. See Flyer.