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March 2010
“Shamrockin in Ghent” (aka: 16th Annual Greening of Ghent Street Party)
Friday, March 12, 2010 ~ 6 – 10pm
Colley Avenue in Ghent ~ FREE
In partnership with BOBFM, Hope House Foundation invites you to celebrate the luck of the Irish at this year’s “Shamrockin in Ghent” formally known as Greening of Ghent on Friday, March 12, 2010 from 6-10 pm, on Colley Avenue in Ghent. The St.Patrick’s Day celebration is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Elena Berry at 625-6161 ext. 20.
May 2010
Springin' de Mayo
Friday, April 30, 2010 ~5:30-10:00 p.m.
In partnership with BOBFM, Hope House Foundation invites you to celebrate the
coming of spring and Cinco de Mayo at the 1st Annual “Springin’ de Mayo” on
Friday, April 30, 2010 from 5:30-10 pm, at the Ghent Market Shops at 2200
Colonial Ave in historic Ghent. The event is free and open to the
public.
May 2010
The 26th Annual Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Festival will be held May 15th and 16th from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday and noon to 6 pm on Sunday. The festival is held at the Stockley Gardens Park located off Olney Road in the Ghent section of Norfolk. Please check back for more information about the event.
June 2010
The Norfolk Noblemen and Hope House Foundation are teaming up again to throw the party of the year at the 2009 Belmont Stakes! The event will be held Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 2PM – 7PM on the grounds of Talbot Hall located at 600 Talbot Hall Road in Norfolk. The Belmont Stakes is the final and most demanding leg of the Triple Crown. The race can make or break a Triple Crown champion and we are bringing the experience to Norfolk. Tickets available for minimum donation of $55 and will be available at www.thenoblemen.org in April 2010
July
The 2010 Ghent Summer Bar Tour will be held on Saturday, July 31st from
4:00pm to 9:00pm. This is the 5th annual Ghent Summer Bar Tour and all
proceeds will benefit Hope House Foundation. This event promises to be
fun for everyone over the age of 21, with at least 12 locations serving
discounted food and beverages, games at each location and an awards
ceremony at the end of the evening awarding prizes to those who visited
each location. Registration includes a t-shirt, commemorative Ghent Bar
Tour cup and a wristband that entitles you to the discounts at each
location. You must register online at www.ghentbartour.com
in order to participate.
October 2010
The Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival will be held October 16th and 17th from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday and noon to 5 pm on Sunday. The festival is held at the Stockley Gardens Park located off Olney Road in the Ghent section of Norfolk. Visit the Fall Stockley Gardens Arts Festival web site for more details.
