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What's Ya'll Got That Smells SO GOOD?
"Butts on Broadway" You Say!!!
 "Get Your Butts to Broadway" is a Pork Butt Roast Competition and Festival on East Broadway Avenue in downtown Hopewell, VA, on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Taste the area's best roasted pork butts and vote to choose the "Best Butt of 2016". There will be a people's choice and judges' choice awards. The winners will receive a trophy, cash prize, and bragging rights for the year. This event will also include live music, beer, other food vendors, and more! The fun begins at 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. More information can be found at Hopewell Downtown Partnership website at www.hopewelldowntown.com/butts
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LOVE Hopewell/Prince George
You are warmly invited to browse this newsletter and please come by or call if we can help you plan an excursion.
Sincerely yours,
Staff of the Certified Virginia Visitor Center located in Hopewell/Prince George at the crossroads of history in the heart of "Made in Virginia."
4100 Oaklawn Blvd. / PO Box 1297 Hopewell, VA 23860
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 Juneteenth (I can't even pronounce it!), what is it? It is the day in June when the Petersburg National
Battlefield commemorates the announcement of abolition of slavery in Texas in June 1865. Music,
lectures, artillery demonstrations, children's activities, and exhibitions are among the features activities at
the annual Juneteenth at the City Point Unit of the Petersburg National Battlefield on June 18, 2016.
This is a FREE event beginning at 12:00 pm at Grants Headquarters, City Point, 1001 Pecan Ave,
Hopewell, VA. Get more details at www.nps.gov/pete
or calling 804 732-3531, extension 202.
Lee and Grant Under Fire
,
Again
? On June 18, 2016, Pamplin Historical Park will continue its
Summer Tour Series with a caravan tour visiting the command sites of the last days of the Petersburg Campaign and will examine the different ways that commanding generals Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee focused their energies, while under enemy fire during the events of the Breakthrough of April 2, 1865. The program will be led by Park Ranger and Historian, Edward Alexander. Fee is included with Park admission. Tour begins at 10:30 am at Pamplin Historical Park, 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Dinwiddie, VA. Visit their website at www.pamplinpark.org
or call 804 861-2408 for more information.
 Want more Civil War HISTORY? Petersburg National Battlefield has planned special events from May 8 through August 6, 2016. Visit their website www.nps.gov/pete/planyourvisit
for a complete list. Here are just a few on-going tours: Battle of the Crater Walking Tour and Eastern Front Caravan Tour. Some other special events planned are Chaplaincy During the Civil War; Battle of Old Men and Young Boys Auto Caravan Tour; and much, much more.
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Community Events
Hopewell and Historic Churches - Yes, we have those too! C
hurches within the city of Hopewell have played a major role in the development of cultural life. In celebrating Hopewell's 100th Anniversary and its religious heritage, Saint John's Episcopal Church, located at 505 Cedar Lane, Hopewell, VA, will have a special spiritual celebration on June 5, 2016, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Everyone throughout the city of Hopewell and the surrounding communities is invited to come and celebrate Hopewell's many religious expressions. Hopewell's history and several churches will be highlighted. Additional information can be found by visiting Hopewell's website at www.hopewellva.gov.
SEAFOOD? Yes! Where? Join the Home Builders Association of Southside VA for a "Shrimp and Fish Feast"
on June 16, 2016, at their Pavilion. Tickets are $30 per person until June 2 and $35 after this date.
Gate opens at 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The Home Builders Association of Southside VA is located at
10300 Corporate Rd, S Prince George, VA. Call 804 732-2742 for information and tickets.
Outdoor movies under the stars, no automobile required, and it's FREE!
Come out for "Movie Night in
The Park"
. Events are sponsored by Hopewell Recreation and Parks. Concessions will be available for
purchase. Bring a chair or blanket. For more information go to
www.hopewellva.gov/special-events/
or
call,
804 541-2353.
Jun 24 -- "Shark Tale" (PG), 8:00 pm, Hopewell City Marina
Jun 25 -- "Field of Dreams" (PG), 8:00 pm, Crystal Lake Park
A One-Day Outing, oh what fun! Hopewell Recreation and Parks has scheduled an outing to Smithfield
Station in Historic Smithfield
. Lunch is planned for Smithfield Station (you must pay your own) followed
by a Main Street walk and shop. The artwork shops are fantastic, as well a variety of other quaint shops
of unique items. Transportation is provided by Recreation and Parks for a $5.00 fee.  You must
register by June
21, 2016. Trip is scheduled for Tuesday, June 28, 2016, with a departure time of 10:30 am and
return time of 5:00 pm. More events and information can be found at
www.hopewellva.gov/special-events/
or call 804 541-2353.
Mark your calendar for the Ongoing Lecture Series by Historic Hopewell Foundation at Appomattox
Regional Library:
June 1 - Ed Henderson - The Framing of the U.S. Constitution (1787)
June 8 - Matthew Dodd - Songs and Stories of the American Hobo (costumed interpreter)
June 15 - Ben Uzel - The Appomattox River
June 22 - Bob Hicks - New Jamestown Discoveries
June 29 - Jeff Bateman - Sailing Songs from the Colonial Era (& Pirates) (costumed interpreter)
Farmers Markets now open:
June 4, 11, 18, 25 - Prince George Scott Memorial Park, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
June 4, 11, 18, 25 - Hopewell, 206 Appomattox Street, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Entertainment
Music In The Grove with James River Groove (Jazz Music) on June 1, 2016, and Music
In The Grove With Smoke & Wine Band (Rock and Rock Music)
on June 22, 2016. These are free outdoor concerts
at Richard Bland College. Music, food vendors, beer trucks, and family-friendly environment will be
enjoyed by all attendees. Gate opens at 5:30 pm, Richard Bland College, 11301 Johnson Rd, S. Prince
George, VA. For more information, send e-mail to [email protected]
. You surely will not want to miss
these two events!
Fresh air, sunset, and music. What a combination! The Prince George County Recreation and Parks
and the GFWC James River Junior Woman's Club invite everyone to join them for the first
2016 Prince George Summer Concert Series
on June 4, 2016, featuring Brittany Marie (the 2014
NCMA New Artist of the Year) and Prince George Schools Choirs from Walton Elementary, Moore
Middle, and Clements Junior High Schools
. Tickets are $5.00 per person; children 4 and under
are free. Advance tickets are available at Prince George Parks and Recreation, 11100 Old Stage Road,
Prince George, VA. Pre-show begins at 6:00 pm at JEJ Moore Sports Complex, 11455 Prince George
Drive, Disputanta, VA. Go to www.princegeorgecountyva.gov or call 804 458-6164 for additional information.
Virginia Opera on the lawn!!! The Battersea Foundation will present "Arias and Duets" from favorite
operas and broadway musicals on the Battersea lawn on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Bring a chair or blanket
and listen to some beautiful music, while enjoying some beer, wine, sodas, or ice cream from
available concessions. Performances begin at 5:30 pm and is FREE to the entire family. Battersea is
located at 1289 Upper Appomattox Lane, Petersburg, VA. Go online at www.batterseafound.org
or call
804 732-9882 for more information.
 There is no lack of entertainment at the Swift Creek Mill Theatre. Beginning June 9 through July 23,
2016, the Writers of the "Dixie Swim Club" will bring you -- "The Hallelujah Girls" a Jones, Hope,
Wooten Comedy. Five Southern women lease a dilapidated church and turn it into a special retreat, the
"SPA-DEE-DAH" for the ladies of Eden Falls, GA! There will be secrets in the basement and romance
upstairs. This one will make YOU shout "Hallelujah". Swift Creek Mill Theatre is located at 17401
Jefferson Davis Highway, S Chesterfield, VA. Theatre tickets are $38+. Dinner and Theatre tickets are
$55+. Call 804 748-5203 or go to www.swiftcreekmill.com
. Reservations are recommended, and dining
reservations are required. Performance begins at
8:00 pm, and dinner is served at 6:30 pm.
More GREAT entertainment coming to the Beacon Theatre! Better believe it! Check these out for June.
For more concerts, visit the Beacon's website at
www.thebeacontheatreva.com
June 2 - The Wailers with guest TBA
June 23 - David Allan Coe with guest Roosterfoot
June 24 - Mark Chesnutt with guest TBA
Music! Music! Music! On-going Summer Concert Series continue:
Weston Plantation,
400 Weston Lane, Hopewell, VA, at 4:00 pm:
June 5 - Magnolia
June 12 - Flashback
Harbor Blast at Appomattox Boat Harbor
, 1604 Fine Street, Prince George, VA at 5:00 pm:
June 11 - RMB (Rich Moore Band) / Smoke & Wine
June 25 - The Here and Now / The Dirty Runaways
Rockin' the River at Hopewell Marina
, 1051 Riverside Avenue, Hopewell, VA, at 6:30 pm:
June 8 - 4 Play;
June 22 - Bustin' Loose
Have you been to the
Destination Theater yet? Great opportunity to see g
 ood,
top-rated movies that cost $7.50 and under. Theater is conveniently located in the Crossings Shopping Center, 5246 Oaklawn Blvd, N. Prince George, VA. For show times and latest movies go to
www.destinationtheater.com or call 804 415-4000.
FREE
popcorn coupons are available at the Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce and Visitor / Welcome Center, 4100 Oaklawn Blvd, Hopewell, VA.
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RECREATION
In conjunction with the "National Campaign of Remembrance" to Remember Our Fallen Heroes, the
Fort Lee 6th Annual Run for the Fallen
will take place on June 11, 2016. This run is a special tribute
to our fallen military members. You are invited to run or walk the 1-mile or 5-mile course. Photographs
of fallen soldiers will be placed along the route. If you have a photograph of a fallen military member
and would like to display it along the route, send an e-mail to
[email protected]
or drop off at the
Army Community Services. Event will include g
uest speaker and survivors' lap led by Virginia Patriot
Guard. Participation is free but registration is required. To pre-register online, visit
Fun Ford Series
is set for June 18, 2016. A fun Ford weekend of racing, restoration experts, and Swap
Meet will keep you happy. Come on out and meet other Ford enthusiasts for a day of fun, fun, fun!
Virginia Motorsports Park is located at 8018 Boydton Plank Rd, N Dinwiddie. Go to their website at
http://www.virginiamotorsports.com/drag/schedule
for more information.
Prince George Parks and Recreation, 11100 Old Stage Rd, Prince George, VA, is hosting the following
tournaments at the Prince George County Baseball/Softball Fields. For more information go to www.princegeorgecountyva.gov
or call Parks and Recreation at
8
04 458-6164.
June 10-11 - ASA National Gold Qualifier Softball Tournament (16U)
June 24-26 - ASA National Qualifier Softball Tournament (12U and 18U)
June 26-30 - Dixie Softball District 3 Tournament (Ages 9-15)
 Want to go to a Major League Ball Game? Here is your chance. The deadline for tickets is June 20 to
see the Baltimore Orioles play the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, August 4, 2016. This trip is
sponsored by Prince George Parks and Recreation. Cost is $70 (includes ticket and transportation). To
get more information, call 804 458-6164..
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