The Thomas Jefferson Junior Woman's Club will host a fundraising event for Richmond Habitat that includes a "Texas Hold’em Tournament," and a "Silent Auction," along with a variety of other games. Cost of tickets are as follows: tournament participants--$55.00; non-playing guests-$50.00.

Scheduled for April 28^th, 2007, the evening event (7-11 p.m.) will take place at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s Education and Library Complex.   The Garden’s skilled caterers, Meriwhether-Godsey, will prepare and serve a variety of hors d'oeuvres and desserts for up to 200 guests. The Hold’em Tournament first prize winner will receive a cash prize, and an inscribed trophy. Also included will be a Hold’em Tournament consolation round of play, and generous door prize drawings. The TJ Juniors hope to attract corporate donations to assist in underwriting event expenses.

Richmond’s own Melissa Chase of Q94 WRVQ Radio will announce the evening’s events.  Melissa is well known for her lively and entertaining morning show.  Melissa has made over 100 television appearances, and is a well respected communications expert.  She will announce prize tournament progress and event winners. Melissa will also make announcements at planned intervals throughout the evening, recognizing sponsors and their contributions. Additionally, she will educate guests about Habitat for Humanity, its accomplishments, and goals. For further information contact Sharon Goss, President at 804-747-9995, or e-mail goss4@verizon.net  for questions regarding this event.

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After breaking ground on the newest section of Bel Green Villas at Brickshire, builder Joe Hill of Bel Arbor Builders and Village Builders has begun a new sales campaign. That campaign is based upon the community’s low maintenance feature and the builder’s offering $10,000 for an old but functioning lawn mower.  After a homeowner closes on a new Bel Green home, the lawn mower will be donated to Richmond Metro Habitat for Humanity. Hill states, “partnering with Richmond Habitat demonstrates our commitment to the community not only through enhanced home and landscape design, but by providing a new partner to the owners of Habitat homes.”

“New home owners with Richmond Habitat receive a variety of maintenance and repair classes in preparation for the responsibility of owning a home,” said Leisha G. LaRiviere, Interim Executive Director. The number one most requested item from Richmond Habitat families is a lawn mower.

Bel Green is located 20 minutes east of Richmond off Interstate 64.  It is a low maintenance community featuring old world architecture. Visit Bel Green at their website address www.belgreenvillas.com or call 804-966-5999 for more information.

Richmond Habitat will receive $5.00 back for every Pro Pass purchased via this offer!

We would like to thank Comcast for featuring Richmond Habitat on Comcast Newsmakers. The five minute program has been aired during the following weeks: January 1, January 15 and January 29th. Segments air at 24 and/or 54 minutes after the hour. Comcast is committed to enriching communities in which it operates. Supporting organizations through media contributions is one way they help us to achieve our mission. Thank you Comcast!