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SUMMARY:Lynchburg Launch Batteau Experience Rides
DESCRIPTION:Climb on board The Addie Beth and the rest of the batteau fleet for a unique educational batteau 30 minute ride and tour of the James River\, hosted by the James River Association. Morning rides are reserved for those ages 50+ and are pre-registration only. Afternoon rides are open to all ages. Enjoy lunch on your own at the food truck on site! Meet at Riveredge Park in Madison Heights. Those who are ages 50+\, register for the morning rides by 6/14. \nAges 50+ | 10 AM – 1 PM | REGISTRATION REQUIRED \nAll Ages  | 2 PM – 6 PM | WALK UP ONLY \nPlease note\, riders will need to be able to transport themselves down the concrete boat ramp\, and take a knee high step up (assisted) into the boat. Should you need accommodations or additional support boarding\, please contact Hannah.Rathje@lynchburgva.gov to determine the best plan to ensure a safe experience for crew and riders.
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/batteau-experience-rides/
LOCATION:Upper James River Center\, 150 Rocky Hill Road\, Madison Heights\, VA\, 24572\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebrations,Connect with the James,Recreational Activities,Upper James Region Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Campbell":MAILTO:rcampbell@thejamesriver.org
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SUMMARY:Currents of History: Bob Deans
DESCRIPTION:An evening of discovery\, connection\, and fireworks over the James!\nJoin us on June 13 for fireworks\, cocktails\, and the launch of our Currents of History lecture series\, a new Connect with the James program that explores the James River from its historic past to its modern renewal. Celebrate with us as we commemorate a dual milestone—America’s 250th and JRA’s 50th! Thank you to Presenting Sponsor E. Claiborne Robins Jr. for making this series possible! \nBob Deans\, author of The River Where America Began: A Journey Along the James\, will offer fresh perspectives on a cherished story and answer audience questions.  “Bob Deans started out in the news business when he was ten years old\, delivering his hometown paper\, the Richmond Times-Dispatch. He spent three decades as a reporter for The Post & Courier of Charleston\, S.C.\, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution\, including four years as Chief Asia Correspondent\, based in Tokyo\, and eight years covering the White House. He’s a former president of the White House Correspondents’ Association and author of the nonfiction book\, The River Where America Began: A Journey Along the James. His debut novel is The Bicycle Man. Bob is married to the artist and children’s book author Karen Deans. They live in Bethesda\, Maryland\, and have three grown children.”\n \nThe lecture will be followed by a cocktail reception\, hors d’oeuvres\, and a spectacular view of the SailFest 250 Richmond fireworks from our riverfront location\, 9:00 to 9:30 p.m. \nTickets are $76 per attendee ($80.56 with fees). Tickets close June 11th at 2:00 pm EDT. Register Now! \nThis event includes a shuttle service from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm to the James A. Buzzard River Education Center. Please meet at the Stone Brewing Parking Lot located at 3401 Williamsburg Ave\, Richmond\, VA 23223 for the shuttle service to the event space. We also recommend using a ridesharing service as we anticipate heavy traffic. \nDO NOT park at the Great Shiplock Park Dock Street parking lot – this lot is closed and locked at sundown.
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/currents-of-history-bob-deans/
LOCATION:James A. Buzzard River Education Center\, 2825 Dock Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Connect with the James,Workshops and Summits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Britt Kendrick":MAILTO:bkendrick@thejamesriver.org
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