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SUMMARY:House Party: Party With a Purpose
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Online ticket sales have ended\, but you can still get tickets at the door on May 11th! $30 General Admission\, $90 VIP. \nJoin us for House Party\, BHC’s new signature event on Thursday\, May 11 from 5:30-8:30 PM at the Hippodrome Theater in historic Jackson Ward. House Party brings together a crowd of all ages and stages under one roof to celebrate\, jam\, and support Better Housing Coalition’s work in Greater Richmond communities. \n\nHouse Party Master of Ceremonies:\nPoet and musician Todd Waldo\n\nHigh-energy Entertainment:\nHomegrown rhythm and blues band Dance Candy\n\nExciting Raffle:\nEnter to win fabulous staycation prizes from Quirk Hotel and Hilton Richmond Short Pump Hotel and Spa … and more!\n\nTickets: Available at the Door on May 11th\nGeneral Admission $30 (includes appetizers and two drink tickets)\nVIP $90 (all you care to eat and drink\, plus access to our private VIP lounge and balcony)\n  \nAlso On Sale: The BHC Good NeighborHoodie \nThe BHC Good NeighborHoodie\nOrders for BHC’s “GoodNeighborHoodies will be taken at the event\, or you may order one online (keep reading). Why are we selling hoodies\, and why now? Find out here. Show your pride for RVA neighborhoods with a BHC Good NeighborHoodie! These high-quality\, 50/50 blend full-zip hoodies in dark heather gray have a secret stowed away under the hood: the phrase “Lift Up Your ‘Hood” is discreetly printed in white ink\, along with the hashtags #Better Communities and #Better Housing Coalition. Raise your hood\, and share these words of encouragement with others. $30 (Shipping extra\, but you can pick it up yourself for free at BHC’s main office in downtown Richmond). $10 of each sale is tax deductible\, and benefits our work. \nOrders after April 28th will be placed after the House Party event. You can still buy a Good NeighborHoodie here\, and we’ll let you know when they’re ready for pickup! \n  \nMany thanks to our House Party Sponsors!\nPresenting Sponsor\n \nInnovation Engineer \n \nCommunity Planner \n \nNeighborhood Builder \nBB&T \nHirschler Fleischer \nVirginia Community Development Corporation (VCDC) \nGround Workers \nRichard and Maggi Beckstoffer \nCo+Lab \nIcon Realty Group \nGreen Truck Marketing \nRichmond Association of REALTORS® \nSponsor House Party! \nHouse Party sponsors get our undying love\, great benefits and lots of recognition before\, during and after the event. They also help keep ticket prices affordable so more folks can join the party. Want in? Download a sponsorship package. \n100% of House Party proceeds support BHC’s mission of changing lives and transforming communities through high-quality\, affordable housing. See you there! \n#HOUSEPARTY4BHC
URL:https://www.betterhousingcoalition.org/event/house-party-party-purpose/
LOCATION:The Hippodrome Theater\, 528 N. 2nd Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Quirk Wine Tasting to Benefit BHC
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Better Housing Coalition and friends at the fabulous Quirk Hotel in downtown RVA on Tuesday\, May 23 from 5 – 7PM for a special wine tasting benefiting Better Housing Coalition. For $17 you will receive 4 featured-wine tastings. $2 from each purchase will benefit BHC’s mission: changing lives and transforming communities through high-quality\, affordable housing. See you there!
URL:https://www.betterhousingcoalition.org/event/quirk-wine-tasting-benefit-bhc/
LOCATION:Quirk Hotel\, 201 W. Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Fernald":MAILTO:s.emmich@betterhousingcoalition.org
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SUMMARY:Spring 2017 BHC Community Bus Tours
DESCRIPTION:See what high-quality\, affordable housing looks like: join the Better Housing Coalition on a community bus tour! Bring a friend\, ride in comfort\, and see first-hand how the Better Housing Coalition is providing innovative solutions to Richmond’s critical shortage of affordable housing. From Cary Street to Church Hill and beyond\, we’re revitalizing neighborhoods by transforming blighted properties and creating opportunities for residents to succeed. \nOn the tour\, you’ll hear from some of the experts whose vision makes Richmond a better place for all of us. Highlights include Jefferson Mews\, Beckstoffer’s Mill\, Winchester Greens and more. The tour is from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.\, and lunch will be provided. Registration is required for this free event. Buses leave promptly at noon and return at 2:00. Participants are invited to park at BHC’s most recent acquisition\, the former Quality Inn at 3200 W. Broad Street in Scott’s Addition. \nOnly one tour offered this spring! Click the link below to register. Space is limited – first come\, first served! \nClick here to register for the June 1st bus tour
URL:https://www.betterhousingcoalition.org/event/spring-2017-bhc-community-bus-tours/2017-06-01/
LOCATION:Former Quality Inn\, Scott’s Addition\, 3200 W. Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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SUMMARY:BHC Benefit: Julep's Cocktails for a Cause
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to Julep’s in downtown RVA on Thursday\, July 20\, from 4:30 – 7PM where 10 percent of bar sales will benefit BHC’s mission: changing lives and transforming communities through high-quality\, affordable housing. Hosted by BHCyp (BHC’s young professionals board). We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.betterhousingcoalition.org/event/bhc-benefit-juleps-cocktails-cause/
LOCATION:Julep’s\, 420 E. Grace Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
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SUMMARY:BHC Benefit Night at Kendra Scott
DESCRIPTION:Join BHC at Kendra Scott Short Pump on Thursday\, August 24th from 6-8 pm for an evening of bubbles and baubles. Get a head start on your holiday shopping or just “treat yo self\,” and with 20% of the proceeds benefiting BHC\, you can definitely justify picking up that extra pair of earrings! \nEven if you can’t attend\, you can still participate! Check the website\, call the store at 804-977-3100 anytime between 6-8 pm on Thursday\, August 24th to place an order over the phone\, and it will even be shipped to you for free!
URL:https://www.betterhousingcoalition.org/event/bhc-benefit-night-kendra-scott/
LOCATION:Kendra Scott\, Short Pump Town Center\, Richmond\, VA\, 23233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Fernald":MAILTO:s.emmich@betterhousingcoalition.org
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SUMMARY:BHC Benefit at Home Sweet Home
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin BHC for a fun evening at Home Sweet Home on Thursday\, September 14\, from 5-9 p.m\, and 10% of food and beverage sales will benefit the Better Housing Coalition!
URL:https://www.betterhousingcoalition.org/event/bhc-benefit-home-sweet-home/
LOCATION:Home Sweet Home\, 3433 West Cary Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Fernald":MAILTO:s.emmich@betterhousingcoalition.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170921T180000
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SUMMARY:BHCyp Church Hill Walking Tour + Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join Better Housing Coalition’s Young Professionals on a FREE walking tour of Church Hill\, and see first-hand how BHC has and is making and impact in the historic neighborhood by transforming blighted properties and creating opportunities for residents to succeed. The 45-minute walking tour will be followed by a networking happy hour on the roof-top! \nThe tour is on Thursday\, September 21\, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.\, and will begin and end at Somanath Senior Apartments. Registration is required for this free event. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE SEPTEMBER 21 TOUR
URL:https://www.betterhousingcoalition.org/event/bhcyp-church-hill-walking-tour-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Somanath Senior Apartments\, 1208 N. 28th Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Fernald":MAILTO:s.emmich@betterhousingcoalition.org
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SUMMARY:October 2017 BHC Community Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:See what high-quality\, affordable housing looks like: join the Better Housing Coalition on a community bus tour! Bring a friend\, ride in comfort\, and see first-hand how the Better Housing Coalition is providing innovative solutions to Richmond’s critical shortage of affordable housing. From Cary Street to Church Hill and beyond\, we’re revitalizing neighborhoods by transforming blighted properties and creating opportunities for residents to succeed. \nOn the tour\, you’ll hear from some of the experts whose vision makes Richmond a better place for all of us. Highlights include Jefferson Mews\, Beckstoffer’s Mill\, Winchester Greens and more. The tour is on Wednesday\, October 11\, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.\, and lunch will be provided. Registration is required for this free event. Buses leave promptly at noon and return at 2:00. Participants are invited to park at BHC’s most recent acquisition\, the former Quality Inn at 3200 W. Broad Street in Scott’s Addition. \nClick the link below to register. Space is limited – first come\, first served! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE OCTOBER 11 BUS TOUR
URL:https://www.betterhousingcoalition.org/event/october-2017-bhc-community-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Former Quality Inn\, Scott’s Addition\, 3200 W. Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gingerbread House Challenge
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a fan of festive craft beer\, delightful desserts turned into architectural masterpieces and a jolly good time\, ‘yule’ love this event!\nThe inaugural Hardywood Gingerbread House Challenge dares local businesses\, nonprofits\, student groups\, artists\, neighbors and mall Santas to form teams and literally display their holiday spirit and creativity by constructing a gingerbread house centered around the 2017 theme: “Holidays in RVA” \nThanks to the goodwill of Hardywood Park Craft Brewery\, this exciting event coincides with the release of their popular Gingerbread Stout (which BeerAdvocate calls “freagin’ Christmas in a bottle.”) \nCelebrity Judges Panel\nJudges’ Panel\, from L: Mayor Levar Stoney\, Katie Ukrop\, Matt Shofner\, Kelli Lemon\, Lynn McAteer\nHosted by BHCyp\, the young professionals board of the Better Housing Coalition\, event attendees will vote on their favorite houses\, and a celebrity judging panel will crown the $1\,000 Grand Prize Winner! Houses will be up for auction\, and 100% of proceeds will support BHC’s mission of changing lives and transforming communities through high-quality affordable housing. \nSo don’t be a Scrooge – join the fun and support a great cause! \n\nEvent Details\nDate & Time:\nSunday\, November 5\, 2017\nNoon – 5:30 p.m.\nJudging begins around 4 p.m. \nLocation:\nHardywood Park Craft Brewery\n2410 Ownby Lane\, Richmond\, VA \n2017 Theme:\n‘Holidays in RVA’ \nTickets: \nGeneral Admission – $5 (At the door) Includes 2 votes in the competition;\n$10 includes 5 votes \nVIP – SOLD OUT!\nIncludes 5 votes\, commemorative gingerbread cookie\, VIP cup koozie and Hardywood taproom gift card \n\nWho’s Competing?\nWhat will they build?\nGingerbread structures are not limited to houses\, and competitors are encouraged to be creative so long as the entry complies with judging rules. \nEntries will be judged on overall appearance\, originality\, difficulty of construction\, precision\, and consistency of theme. \nWho are the judges?\nA celebrity judges’ panel including Mayor Levar Stoney\, Katie Ukrop\, Matt Shofner\, Kelli Lemon and Lynn McAteer will decide who wins top prize. YOU help pick the People’s Choice winner! \nWhat are the prizes?\nJuried grand prize of $1\,000\, and a People’s Choice of $500. Also\, pride and glory. \nFor Competitors:\nImportant Dates\n\nEntry Form Deadline: October 6\, 2017 at 5 p.m. Download the entry form here.\nEntry Check-In: November 5\, 2017 at 11 a.m.\nCompetition & Awards: November 5\, 2017 at 4:30 p.m.\n\nResources\nBelow are some resources to help you build your gingerbread creation. *Use at your own risk.* \n\nGingerbread Recipe (Food.com)\nHow To Build An Indestructible Gingerbread House (NPR)\nHow to Cook That | Gingerbread House Recipe (YouTube)\n\n\nSponsors\nGOLD \n \nBRONZE \nAIA Richmond \nGreen Truck Marketing \nRed Eye Cookie Co. \nVirginia Community Capital \n  \nSponsorships Still Available!\nBeer. Dessert. Cut-throat holiday competition. What more could you ask for??? \nSponsors of the event will be highly visible to a diverse and merry crowd as the weekend of the Hardywood Gingerbread Stout release has historically drawn over 2\,000 Richmonders. And that doesn’t include the gingerbread contest and celebrity judge panel. \nConvinced? Download more information on sponsorship levels and benefits here. \n\nQuestions?\nContact Event Chair Rebecca Rowe at BHCypEventsChair@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.betterhousingcoalition.org/event/gingerbread-house-challenge/
LOCATION:Hardywood Park Craft Brewery\, 2410 Ownby Lane\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
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SUMMARY:BHC Benefit: Barre for BHC
DESCRIPTION:Hey barre fanatics! Join us at barReVA on Saturday\, April 21st at 10:30 a.m. to sweat\, shake and support Better Housing Coalition. Newbies to Barre are welcome! The cost is $15\, of which BarReVA is donating 100% to BHC! Register online starting April 7: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/mainclass. Search for ‘barreva.’
URL:https://www.betterhousingcoalition.org/event/bhc-benefit-barre-bhc/
LOCATION:BarReVA\, 5711 W Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
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