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WE ARE WORKING ON OUR PARKING LOT

Lorna — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:37:18 +0000

The Answers to “Name That Produce”

Lorna — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:24:36 +0000

To all of you that wanted to know the answers to our “Name That Produce” game this weekend at Riverrock, here you go! We will be picking a winner to the game this week so stay tuned!

The Wonderful World of GOAT CHEESE

Miles — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:00:51 +0000

A discussion of the history, nutrient content and culture behind one of our favorite cheeses. Includes a lively tasting menu with plenty to talk about.

When

Wednesday, June 6th / 6:00-7:00PM

Location

Ellwood’s Community Classroom

Instructor

Dany Schutte

Cost

$10.00

Capacity

Register for class

There is limited seating/availability for all classes and events and you must register ahead of time.

Questions?

Call the customer service desk at 804-359-7525

World Fair Trade Day This Saturday!

Lorna — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:06:38 +0000

What is Fair Trade: A trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency, and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, disadvantaged producers and workers.

World Fair Trade Day (5/12/12) is the largest Fair Trade event of the year in N. America. Around, 100,000 people attend celebrations to promote Fair Trade. We will be giving discounts on Equal Exchange Fair Trade Coffee, Fair Trade Jamaica Red Rooibos Tea, and Equal Exchange Chocolate in honor of Fair Trade and promoting the support of Fair Trade Products.

Congratulations To Our Contest Winner!

Lorna — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:34:31 +0000

During our Love Your Mother: Earth Week Celebration we gave away a bunch of neat prizes. The last prize to win was a rain barrel. Participants entered a correct answer into a box located at the store that we pulled the winning name from today! Congratulations to Katie C. our rain barrel contest winner!

The contest question was: Enough sunlight hits the Earth in one hour to supply global energy demands for how long? Correct Answer: 1 Year

“Strength In Numbers” Kicks Off Riverock Weekend!

Lorna — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:40:06 +0000

To kick off Riverock weekend Sportsbackers has organized a FREE premier at Byrd Theater of “Strength in Numbers” a joint project between Red Bull Media & Trek featuring incredible bike scenes shot in Nepal, California, and Utah.

When

Thursday, May 17th / Doors at 7:00PM

Location

Byrd Theater

Cost

FREE – First come, first serve

Clean Bike Carnival May 5th!

Lorna — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:17:15 +0000

Join Richmond Cycling Corps for their 1st Annual Clean Bike Carnival! Hosted at RCC’s Richmond Bicycle Studio, the outdoor event will include live music, delicious food provided by Ellwood Thompson’s, beer, games, bike wash and bicycle tune. The event is FREE but you will need to get a free ticket to enter! Get your tickets today by clicking here

Love Your Mother: Earth Week Fun Sat!

Lorna — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:48:20 +0000

To take things to the next level Ellwood Thompson’s decided that one day just isn’t enough to celebrate Mother Earth! So we have been celebrating earth all week! In honor of our beautiful mother, we gave away prizes online and in-store throughout the week and this Saturday, April 28, 2012 you’ll be able to bring your electronics to e-cycle, enjoy solar powered ice cream from Urban Grid‘s Sweet Solar Scoop and get your bike tuned and adjusted for free by Carytown Bicycle Company – Happy Earth Week Everyone!!!

Defensive Cycling

Miles — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:00:48 +0000

Richmond's FIRST Defensive Cycling course will be part of Richmond's SECOND Annual Bike Week!

When

Thursday, April 26th / 5:00-7:00PM

Location

Ellwood’s Community Classroom

Instructor

Sheryl Finucane, PhD.

Description

The first Richmond Defensive Cycling course will be a part of Richmond's 2nd Annual Bike Week. It will be taught by Sheryl Finucane PhD, a League Certified Instructor, assistant professor and coordinator of graduate education in VCU's Department of Physical Therapy. The class gives cyclists the confidence they need to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. Recommended for adults and teenagers above the age fourteen. All participants in the class will receive a FREE SMART CYCLING MANUAL and will be eligible to win AWESOME PRIZES! Check out: richmonddefensivecycling.tumblr.com for updates.

Cost

FREE!

Capacity

Register for class

There is limited seating/availability for all classes and events and you must register ahead of time.

Questions?

Call the customer service desk at 804-359-7525.

Qigong

Miles — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:00:32 +0000

When

Tuesday, April 24th / 6:00-7:00PM

Location

Ellwood’s Community Classroom

Instructor

Lili Simons

Description

In this class you will learn a simple yet extremely effective Chi Kung workout. Easy movements combined with the breath that stimulates, energizes and regulates the body's major organs, the Kidney's, Liver, Spleen, Heart, Lungs and Liver. When the organs are healthy according to Chinese Medicine, the rest of the body and mind are healthy as well.

Divine Therapy

Cost

$72 for 6 classes

Capacity

Call Lili Simons at 804-257-5573

Questions?

Call the customer service desk at 804-359-7525.