Member News & Events
Did You Know…?
RMA’s Facebook Fan Page has over 1,000 fans! RMA members are invited to post news, events and information (no pure advertising please) at no cost! It’s a great way to get info out on a special offer for RMA fans & members, anniversary or renovation announcement, personnel change, new website, etc. Questions? Contact patricia@retailmerchants.com or call Pat 804-662-5518. In the meantime, become a fan too!
Crime Stoppers/Squirrels Fund Raiser a Success!
We sold 171 tickets to almost totally RMA Members – thank you for your support! The income we raised will go into the coffers for Crime Stoppers rewards. The Squirrels game attendance was 8615. We were very busy from 3:30 (gates open) to about 5:30 after the game started. A great deal of Crime Stoppers information was handed out to the baseball fans. Mariah Douglas, Crime-Stoppers Poster Contest Winner, threw out the first pitch after she was introduced from the field. Photos on RMA’s Facebook Fan page. steve@shopbarnetts.com http://www.crimestoppersrichmondvirginia.com/index.php
Hoopla This Weekend Postponed to October
Due to the scorching record temperatures projected for the weekend, they have decided to postpone the Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen Hoopla 3 on 3 until October 9-10, 2010. Watch for more information.
Have you welcomed our new RMA members?
An on-going list is available here: http://retailmerchants.com/new-members.asp.
Richmond—Best Tennis Town Finalist! Vote Now!
The Richmond Tennis Association is trying to get the word out that Richmond was selected as a finalist for the nation’s “Best Tennis Town.” The winner of this contest wins $100,000 to put towards advancing the sport of tennis in the community. After narrowing down the pool of 82 applicants to the top 10 finalists, it is now up to the communities to vote before July 26. You vote could make the difference! Take a moment now & vote at www.besttennistown.com.
9th Annual Shockoe Tomato Festival
Saturday, July 24
17th Street Farmers’ Market, Free admission, 11am-4pm
A fun-filled family event for our Favorite Fruit! In glorious plentitude, you'll find tomatoes in every conceivable form, an array of Market vendors, live music, tomato-themed children's activities, crowd entertainment, and back by popular demand, the Tastiest Tomato Contest! For more information call 646-0477 or visit www.17thstreetfarmersmarket.com.
21st Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Duck Race
Saturday, July 31
Brown's Island, Free admission, 11am-4pm (duck drop at 3pm)
A premier family event with as many as 20,000 ducks racing down the canal competing for $30,000 in prizes! Pay for one duck or ten. As the waterway narrows, the ducks feed one by one across the finish line. The first ducks to pass through win prizes for you! First prize: 2010 Toyota Prius, courtesy of McGeorge Toyota. It's a full day of all kinds of free children's activities, entertainment, an array of food vendors and of course, ducks! Enter your ducks into the race by calling Big Brothers Big Sisters at 804-261-4940, or visit their office at 5511 Staples Mill Road, Suite 200. Visit www.bigbrobigsis.com for duck sale events and festival specifics.
Dragon Boat Festival
Saturday, July 31
Rocketts Landing (5000 Old Osborne Turnpike), Free for spectators, 8am-4:30pm
The ancient Chinese sport of dragon boating has been gaining popularity in North America over the past twenty years and has become the world’s fastest growing water sport. Dragon boats are 40-foot human-powered canoes decorated with ornate Chinese dragon heads. Led by the rhythmic beat of a drum, teams consisting of 20 synchronized paddlers, one drummer, and one steersperson race the canoes 500m down the river. All teams are guaranteed at least three races. The WhatIfCreditUnions.com Richmond International Dragon Boat Festival will be the sixth event of the Major League Dragon Boat Series. Not only is the event expected to draw in experienced participants from across the continent and overseas, but it should also attract first-time racers from right here in Richmond. The Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation is the official charity of the Richmond International Dragon Boat Festival. For more information or to register a team, visit http://wwws.gwndragonboat.com/Default.asp?l=1&id=161 or call 804-285-9495.
Richmond.com Announces Sampling Shockoe
Sampling Shockoe is a unique, week-long dining event that allows Richmonders to "sample" some of the best flavors of the Shockoes in a three-course prix fixe menu for just $30 a person during the week of Aug. 9–15.
Sampling Shockoe Participating Restaurants:
More details about the event, including menus and parking suggestions, can be found at Richmond.com.
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