Third annual Richmond Bacon Festival, Sunday, 11am – 5pm at the 17th Street Farmer’s Market. Featuring Richmond restaurants and food trucks and everything bacon. Look for bacon infused drinks and bacon inspired foods. Details visit https://www.facebook.com/events/965439983480023/.

Artifacts Roadshow – Summer Edition, Saturday, June 13, 10am – 12:30pm at the Virginia War Memorial, 621 South Belvidere Street. Bring personal Military Memorabilia for free expert review. In addition the Paul and Phyllis Galanti Education Center will be open from 9am – 4pm. For more information visit http://www.vawarmemorial.org.

Special Olympics Summer Games, Opening Ceremony Friday, June 12 at 7:30 at The Robins Center, UR, Summer Games Competitions Saturday, June 13, at various locations around the River City. To volunteer to Cheer and for games locations and times visit http://www.volunteer2cheer.com or call 804-370-7916.

59th Annual Festival of Arts at Dogwood Dell: concerts include Plunky & Oneness June 28, 8pm; July 4th Celebration activities start at 6pm; Latin Jazz Festival, July 11th 4pm (sponsors and vendors needed); Gospel Fest July 12, 4pm, Doors Wide Open, August 14, 8pm. For more information visit http://www.richmondgov.com/parks/documents/BrochureDogwoodDell.pdf, 804-646-DELL.

Fridays After 5 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, every Thursday through August 27 from 5pm -9pm, adult garden admission $12, seniors $11, children $8, free for members. For details visit http://www.lewisginter.org/.

Upward Bound Program, June 17- July 24. – areas served are: the cities of Petersburg, Hopewell and the counties of Dinwiddie, Greensville, Surry, Sussex and the Matoaca District of Chesterfield. The Upward Bound program is year – round with participants attending Saturday sessions during the Academic Component (September – May) and five or six weeks for the Summer Residential Component. All expenses are paid by the Upward Bound Program. Contact Regina Barnett-Tyler at (804)524.5608, Email: rbarnett@vsu.edu. Participants: Grades 9-12. http://www.vsu.edu/news/calendar/2015/05/upward-bound.php.

An Afternoon of Celebration, St. John’s United Holy Church Community Health Fair and Richmond Community Hospital Cancer Survivors Day, Saturday, June 13, 10am – 3pm 1507 North 28th Street, corner of Nine Mile Road & R Street. Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of St. John’s United Holy Church and Cancer Survivors Day, “I will Survive” Retro Theme.

Public Safety 5K Bike Ride,Saturday, June 13, check in 7:30am, organized by the Richmond Police Department, ages 8 and up to participate, and the first 100 kids under 18 who register will get a FREE BIKE and helmet! A community festival 11am – 3pm. Action begins and ends at Calhoun Family Investment Center, 436 on Calhoun Street near Chamberlayne & Gilpin Court. Details visit http://bikeablerichmond.com/2015/06/10/5k-ride-and-free-bikes-on-saturday/.

FUTURE EVENTS

Marine Corps Basketball Camp, Inaugural Leaders Of The Hardwood Skills Academy in Richmond Saturday, June 20 at U-turn Sports, 2013 Maywill Street. The free high school basketball camp features quality instruction from nationally and internationally recognized basketball coaches and former players. With basketball drills also come life lessons taught by the Marine Corps. The true intent of the programs is to teach the importance of leadership, both on and off the court. To register & get more details visit http://www.leadersofthehardwood.com; Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LeadersofTheHardwood or email Coach Luqman Jaaber at Mr.Ljaaber@gmail.com.

12th Annual Taste of India, Saturday & Sunday June 20 & 21 12:30 – 8:30pm at the Cultural Center of India, 6641 Iron Bridge Parkway, Chesterfield, For information visit http://www.cciva.org.

RTD Savor Virginia/Sweet Virginia, Saturday, June 20, Noon-8pm, on Brown’s Island, Richmond. Sip, sample and savor some of the best locally made foods, sauces, spices, mixes, specialty goodies, wines, craft beers, and more. Savor Virginia features more than 30 food-related exhibitors, seven wineries, six craft breweries, and live music. Sweet Virginia follows Savor Virginia from 6-8pm, you can sample the area’s best sweet treats paired with craft beer and wine. Only 300 tickets will be sold for Sweet Virginia after party.

http://www.richmond.com/events/savor-virginia/

Casino Night, support Veterans, Saturday, June 27, 6:30 – 10:30pm at The Virginia War Memorial, 621 South Belvidere Street, Hosted by Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center, tickets $30 with reservation & $40 at the door, more information and to make a reservation visit http://www.LDEquestrianCenter.com or call 804-357-9524.

3rd Annual Smoke & Vine Festival, A Wine & Cigar Festival, Saturday, July 11th, 4pm – 10pm at James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Highway, Glen Allen, bring your lawn chairs, listen to live music and DJ Drake. Early Bird Tickets $25 includes a souvenir wine glass, (deadline June 15) VIP Tickets $40 (includes glass, special tented seating near the stage and light oer d’oeuvres.) Proceeds benefit children with disabilities and special needs. For more information visit http://www.smokeandvinefestival.com/ or call Funkmotor 804-986-2902 or Johnson’s Charities 804-727-7951.



All White Concert featuring Keith Sweat, Angie Stone and Silk, Friday, July 24, 8pm at the Altria Theater, details http://www.altriatheater.com/events/detail/all-white-concert. Tickets $67 – $87, available at Altria Theater and Carpenter Theatre Box Offices, online at etix.com, and charge by phone 1-800-514-3849.