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Muse September Reading Series

The Muse September Reading Series will be 7 p.m., Thursdays, September 9, 16, 23, & 30 at the Boot in Ghent (123 W. 21st. St., Norfolk, 627-2668).

The four readings will feature work from Muse students from the following summer classes: The Poetry Workshop, Intensive Poetry Studio, Introduction to Fiction Writing, The Fiction Workshop, Flash Fiction, Short Story Workshop, The Fiction Studio, Writing from Life, Writing Your Personal Narrative, The Riches of Everyday Life: A Memoir Workshop, Journalism 101, & Open Studio. A list of readers and more information is available at www.the-muse.org/readings-events.html.

The Boot will be open for dinner and drinks. Reservations will be accepted for those who are having dinner-- otherwise seating is first-come, first-served. The Muse encourages you to have dinner at the Boot and help support the restaurant for opening their doors to this event. Reservations will be accepted for seating beginning at 6 p.m. As this is a special event, please be aware that most everyone is arriving at the same time, so the earlier you order, the better.


The 10th Annual Dodge Rock ‘n’ Roll virginia Beach 1/2
Marathon Presented By SunTrust Sept. 5

Help support your community and 20,000 runners and walkers by volunteering at the 2010 Dodge Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon! With over 2,000 positions available there is a spot for everyone, including teams, corporate groups, or just friends and family. We need volunteers in all areas of this event... Join the race, volunteer for medical support or to help man the water stations along the way.

Volunteer registration is now open online for the Health & Fitness Expo taking place September 2nd - 5th. Whether you’ve volunteered once or all nine years, we hope you’ll help us celebrate our 10th anniversary by coming out to support 20,000 participants during race weekend. The race is on Sunday, September 5th starting at the Va. Beach Convention Center with the finish line at the boardwalk at 13th Street. Sign up online to secure your spot at the Expo, Start, or Finish! http://virginiabeach.competitor.com/volunteers/

Each Race Crew volunteer receives:
- Official Race Crew T-shirt
- Race Goodie Bag
- Entry into Race Crew-only prize drawings
- Community Service hours (if needed)
- Satisfaction of helping others (for complete list of charities view our website.

Each group of volunteers will receive a goodie bag designed specifically for their specific group of volunteers. Please visit our website at http://virginia-beach.competitor.com/volunteers for further details and phone numbers.


The 48th Annual Ocean View Art Show

October 10 & 11, Ocean View Park in Norfolk
Last year over 70 artists participated, coming from all over the Mid-Atlantic area. Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 show, and we hope to attract even more Artists. The show will feature all types of Art, all created by the participating Artists. There will be painters, sculptors, jewelry makers, photographers, wood carving and more. For more info contact Dave Hinde, phone (757) 461-7222, email dave@evadsti.com.


Wedesday Fun At Town Point Fountain Park

Wednesday Fountain Field Days Weekly Series, 11am -3pm, continues with FREE entertainment and activities. Activities include backyard lawn games, such as cornhole, ring toss, bocce ball, hula hoops and much more! Frolic in the Fountain, romp in the relay races and compete in the kiddie contests. August is National Golf Month and Festevents is giving away FREE golf balls! One per person and only while supplies last.

Wednesdays are great for children and families to come and enjoy the fun in Towne- Bank Fountain Park. There is plenty of shaded bistro-style seating, as well as comfortable lounge furniture, under large market- sized umbrellas. Omar’s Fountain Café is open for lunch until two o’clock serving tasty outdoor summer foods, treats, and cold beverages for purchase. Picnic spreads are also welcome.


Passport to Fun! Girl Scout Recruitment Event
Calendar Announcement -- Calling all girls in grades K through 12! Get your passport to fun at the Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast's fall recruitment event on September 25 at various locations throughout Hampton Roads. Discover what you never knew about Girl Scouts, connect with new friends and take action by completing a service project for a local nursing home. Girl Scout information will be available for adults and Girl Scout staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions. Multiple locations available on the Peninsula, Southside and in North Carolina. Visit www.gsccc.org for a list of locations and times for the September 25 event.


Upcoming events presented by the Virginia Beach Forum:
Karl Rove - Former White House Advisor and Author, November 17, 2010
Nancy Giles - Comedienne and Commentator, January 12, 2011
David Berman and Jon Wellner- Researchers for CSI TV show,April 27, 2011
For each one, the time will be 7:45 p.m., at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia Beach. For tickets and sponsorships, go to www.vbforum.com or the Sandler Center ticket office or call 757-417-6570.

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