There’s so much to do from listening to a local band to enjoying special presentations from national touring groups to experiencing the excellent theatrical productions that are offered throughout the area. And of course, Richmond is the city of festivals. There seems to be some sort of community or street festival going on just about every week. We intend to tell you all about them, right here on the Flavor Calendar. |
BUSCH GARDENS NOW OPEN DAILY
 WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (May 22, 2008) – There’s no excuse to be bored this summer. Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Va. opens daily beginning May 23, kicking the 2008 season into high gear with fun for the whole family all day, every day through Sept. 1.
With more than 50 thrilling rides and attractions, nine stage shows, award-winning cuisine and merchandise from around the world, Busch Gardens offers fun and excitement at every turn. Voted the world’s most beautiful theme park for the past 18 years, Busch Gardens has packed the summer with special events. The upcoming Wild Days event features two weekends of interactive, animal encounters with Jack Hanna, Julie Scardina and Ginny Busch. In July and August, join us for the Summer Nights Concert Series and Sock Hop Nights. For a detailed schedule, visit buschgardens.com or call (800) 343-7946.
Virginia residents can visit Busch Gardens all summer long for the price of a one-day admission ticket. The Fun Card allows guests to pay for a day and play until Sept. 1 at $56.95.
Busch Gardens is a Worlds of Discovery park. Other Worlds of Discovery parks include Water Country USA in Williamsburg; Busch Gardens in Tampa, Fl.; SeaWorld in San Antonio, San Diego and Orlando, Fl.; Adventure Island in Tampa; Aquatica and Discovery Cove in Orlando; and Sesame Place near Philadelphia.
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William Byrd Community House –
Byrd House Market offers its second year of Urban Gardening Classes.
Yearning for Spring? Dreaming about huge bouquets, luscious vegetables and exuberant gardens?
Stop dreaming and start planning – join us at the William Byrd Community House Library, we are offering a great lineup of gardening classes. Once again we are excited that our local Urban Gardening Guru, John Wise, has developed a series of garden classes to help you learn more about gardening and garden design.
This year we are offering classes at night and in the morning, so everyone has a chance to participate.
Save your Wednesday's and come learn to garden with us.
For more information and to reserve a place in a class contact Patty Parks:
laptoplibrarian@gmail.com or call 643-2717.
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