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29th Annual Stockley Gardens Arts Festival

Posted in Events on May 17, 2013 |

Hope House Foundation Announces the 29th Annual Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Festival presented by TowneBank

The 29th Annual Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Festival will take place, as always, in Stockley Gardens Park in the Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk (at the corner of Stockley Gardens and Olney Rd.) and is free and open to the public. Over 140 artists will participate, featuring pieces in various media including painting, glass, sculpture, photography, and jewelry. There will also be an Emerging Artist Exhibit, musical performances all weekend long, children’s activities, and a variety of food vendors serving everything from popcorn to ribs to pitas to funnel cake and more. The festival will run from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, May 18, and from noon to 5:00 PM on Sunday, May 19. The artist award ceremony and after-hours party will take place Saturday evening from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The award ceremony and party are also free and open to the public. All proceeds from the festival will

benefit Hope House Foundatio

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Visit the Spring Stockley Gardens Arts Festival web site for more details.

 

 

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Clean-up in Ghent was a Success

Posted in Announcements, Events on May 4, 2013 |

This mornings clean-up in Ghent was a great success with over 20 adults and children volunteering. After the clean-up we met at Beechwood Park to enjoy some Popsicles and shared ideas about future events. It was a great group with great motivation. Below are pictures, one before starting off and the other is a group photo including the collection of trash picked up.

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Ghent Clean Up and Social

Posted in EARNN Program, Events on April 17, 2013 |

*** Bring the kids, bring a friend, bring a neighbor ***

Saturday, May 4th
9:00am – 11:00am
Beechwood Park, which is located on Colonial Ave. between Pembroke Ave. and Warren Crescent

Come out for some community service right here in Ghent! The Ghent Neighborhood League is organizing a Spring Clean Up and Social for all GNL members and any interested residents.

Meet at Beechwood Park and join others for trash pick in our neighborhood from 9:00-10:30am. Targeted areas include Colonial Avenue, which is the GNL’s adopted street, and the east and west ends of the Hague. At 10:30am, everyone will return to Beechwood Park to socialize, enjoy popsicles and catch up on neighborhood news. Disposable gloves, trash bags and popsicles will be provided.

Please contact Emily if you have any questions. emily@ghentva.org

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Annual Ghent Holiday Tree Lighting

Posted in Events on November 28, 2012 |

Get It In Ghent for the Holidays

Ghent’s Holiday Open House Weekend
Friday, November 30, Saturday & Sunday December 1& 2

The Ghent Business Association invites you to make Ghent your destination for Open House Weekend, November 30 and December 1 & 2. The weekend kicks of Friday, November 30 with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:30pm in front of Blair Middle School.

Ghent Holiday Tree Lighting & Caroling
Friday, November 30, 6:30pm

Kick off Ghent’s Holiday Open House Weekend with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 30. Join your friends from the Ghent Business Association for a family friendly event to help spread the holiday spirit throughout Ghent. Meet in front of Blair Middle School on Friday, November 30 at 6:30pm for caroling and the annual Ghent Tree Lighting Ceremony. The festivities will kick off as members of Bike Norfolk, dressed in festive attire, along with area church choirs, bike and march down Colley Avenue. Enjoy music from area churches and school groups. Warm up with hot chocolate and cookies provided by East Coast Bicycles. Get creative with “make & take” crafts sponsored by Kitsch. And, there will be a special appearance by Santa Claus as he helps light the tree. Don’t miss the fun!

The Christmas tree will be extra special this year as it will have Angel Tree Tags provided the Salvation Army. Help make a child’s holiday special by taking a tag and purchasing a gift for a child in need. Gifts will be collected at Garden Gazebo, 729 West 21st Street.

This event is for all ages! Come early or stay late and enjoy music from street performers along Colley Avenue before and after the event. Don’t forget to make a reservation to dine with friends or family at one of Ghent’s delectable restaurants afterwards for a complete evening of festive fun. For more information, visit http://www.ghentnorfolk.com

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Ghent Neoghborhood League Holiday Tea Party

Posted in Events on November 28, 2012 |

Please bring your family and neighbors to the Ghent Neighborhood Leagues Holiday Tea Party.

When: Sunday, December 2nd from 3pm-5pm
Where: Norfolk Women’s Club, 524 Fairfax Ave in Historic Ghent.

Come spend time with your neighbors with some light refreshments and piano music in a festive atmosphere. The Norfolk Women’s Club is not only known as one of Ghent’s beloved historic homes but is also known as one that specially decorates for the holidays in magnificent fashion. So, please enjoy us for a afternoon of cheer, enjoying each others company and a beautiful historic home. Tours will be available if requested.

The GNL will also be collecting donated canned goods for the local Foodbank.

RSVP to paige@ghentva.org

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