Friday, December 11, 2009

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold annual Gateway 6th District Christmas Celebration

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov


Will include refreshments and live entertainment
         
WHAT              Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, will hold her annual Gateway 6th District Christmas Celebration. This is an annual constituent meeting held in the Gateway 6th District and is a continuation of regular meetings she typically holds on the second Saturday of each month.  Her monthly meetings include information on Gateway 6th District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests.  This is her 74th consecutive monthly meeting for constituents since being elected as a member of Richmond City Council for the first time in 2003. All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.  The event will include:

                        Awards and Recognition ___________________________________________
                        Councilwoman Robertson recognizes citizens, civic/community
organizations, non-profit organizations, corporations, Council staff, and Administration staff for outstanding service to the Gateway 6th District.

                        Live Entertainment _________________________________________________
                        Debo Dabney (Renowned Gospel/Jazz Musician)
                        Oakgrove/Bellemeade Elementary School Afro Jazz Dancers
        Overby-Sheppard Elementary School Singers
                         Raymond Cottman (Gospel/Spoken Word Recording Artist)
Debut of the Gateway 6th District “Whosoever Will” Chorus and Performance Troupe

                        Refreshments _________________________________________________
                        Free refreshments will be served

WHEN             Saturday December 12, 2009
                        10:00 a.m. – Noon
                   
WHERE            Bank of America Building, 18th floor (12th & Main Streets)
Free Parking in the James Center (Omni Hotel) Cary Street Parking Deck. (Enter on the right side of Cary Street across from Bank of America. Parking coupon provided at meeting.)
                       
WHO               The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City
                        Council, Gateway 6th District

CONTACT      For more information, please contact Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office); or John Westbrook at john.westbrook@richmondgov.com

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