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Covering 19 counties/cities in Central-Eastern Virginia, the Chesapeake District
currently has 50 clubs and just under 1800 members.   The District Cabinet meets
quarterly to review the efforts of the District as a whole.
Clubs work independently throughout the year upon a variety of service and
fundraising activities. 
The whole District gathers once a year at the District Convention.


Richard Perry with the Piankatank Club passed away Thursday, March 4th
Our sympathies go out to the family and friends of Richard.

OBITUARY

Congratulations to the Westmoreland Ruritan Club!
Blue Ribbon Award winner!

Last updated March 9, 2010

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IMPORTANT DATES:


District Events:

Club Events:

April 18, 2010
Cabinet Meeting
2:00pm at King George - on boat

April 29 - May 1, 2010
American Patriot Conference

July 18, 2010
Cabinet Meeting
2:00pm at the Farrington Ruritan Club

July 24, 2010
District Crab Feast

September 19, 2010
Cabinet Meeting
2:00pm at the Eastern Henrico Ruritan Clubhouse.
Go east on Nine Mile Road from I-64.
The clubhouse is on the left behind the Henrico Police Headquarters.
PHYSICAL LOCATION: 3812 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, VA 23223

November 13, 2010
Cabinet Meeting
Crowne Plaza
6945 Pocahontas Trail
Williamsburg, Va.

November 14, 2010
District Convention
Crowne Plaza
6945 Pocahontas Trail
Williamsburg, Va.

January 9, 2011
Joint Cabinet Meeting
2:00pm at Glendale Ruritan Building.
From Route 60 go 2 miles east of I-295 or 3 miles west of Bottom's Bridge,
take Route 156 for 6 miles.
Building is on the right just before Charles City Road.
PHYSICAL LOCATION: 6188 Charles City Road, Richmond, VA 23231

Saturday March 27
10a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out
York Ruritan Club
Pork Barbeque
The location is Route 17 by Ragans Western Auto in Grafton, Va.


Saturday March 27

noon till 5 p.m.
Mechanicsville Ruritan Club
Shuknpul - 30th Annual Oyster Roast and Tractor Pull
WWW.SHUKNPUL.COM
at the Courthouse Ruritan Park - Hanover, VA
Tickets $25 in advance
Tickets give admission to the full day’s event:
Meal, Tractor Pull, Live Bands, Sponsor Tents.
Menu:
Raw, Steamed, and Fried Oysters; Fish, Cole Slaw, Hot Dogs
Hush Puppies, French Fries, Funnel Cakes
Golden Beverages - ID Required - No Coolers
Tickets Available At:
Village Bank - Montpelier Pharmacy - Colonial Group
EVB Bank - Lakeview Tack - Mechanicsville Drugstore - Studley Store
Gus’s - Winters Oliver Insurance - Riverbound Café - West Store
Awful Arthur’s - Southern States (Ashland) - Copy Cat Printing
To order by phone, call Larry Kirby at 804.746.2498.
To order by mail, send a self addressed stamped envelope with check
(payable to Mechanicsville Ruritan Club) or money order to:
Larry Kirby, 7966 Meadow Dr., Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Limited number of tickets available - Tickets sold at the gate-$35.00
proceeds go to local fire and rescue squads


The Annual King William Ruritan Fish Fry
will be held Tuesday April 13, 2010 from 3pm - 7pm
at King William Ruritan Park on Rt. 30
(3 miles south of Central Garage)
156 Ruritan Lane, King William, Va 23086.
Hush Puppies, Clam Chowder, Pork Skins
will be served from 3pm - 5pm
and a meal (catfish, fish roe, sliced bacon, cole slaw, and hush puppies)
will be served from 5pm - 6pm.
Also: complimentary beverages will be served.
Tickets are $20 per person (no tickets will be sold at gate)
and can be purchased at the following locations:
King William Pharmacy in Aylett, EVB Bank in Aylett,
Union Bank in Manquin, West Store on Rt 360, and Mechanicsville Drug Store.
Tickets also available from any Ruritan member or call 804-769-2063.

Wednesday April 21
4 to 8 p.m.
Providence Forge Ruritan
Fish Fry at the Providence Forge Community Center,
9900 Carriage Road, Providence Forge, VA 23140.

Saturday April 24
10a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out
York Ruritan Club
Pork Barbeque
The location is Route 17 by Ragans Western Auto in Grafton, Va.

Saturday, April 24
Glendale Ruritan Club

Community Yard Sale
At the Glendale Ruritan Club Building

Saturday May 22
10a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out
York Ruritan Club
Pork Barbeque
The location is Route 17 by Ragans Western Auto in Grafton, Va.

Monday, May 31
Glendale Ruritan Club

Memorial Day Service/Lunch
service to be held at the Battlefield Memorial Cemetary on Willis Church Rd,
followed by lunch at the Glendale Ruritan Club Building

Saturday, June 5
Glendale Ruritan Club
Varina Community Day at Dorey Park

Saturday June 26
10a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out
York Ruritan Club
Pork Barbeque
The location is Route 17 by Ragans Western Auto in Grafton, Va.

Saturday August 28
10a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out
York Ruritan Club
Pork Barbeque
The location is Route 17 by Ragans Western Auto in Grafton, Va.

Saturday, September 11
Glendale Ruritan Club

Food Drive/BBQ Pork Butt Sale
At the Glendale Ruritan Club Building

Saturday September 25
10a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out
York Ruritan Club
Pork Barbeque
The location is Route 17 by Ragans Western Auto in Grafton, Va.

Saturday October 9
King George Ruritans
10:00 until 5:00
will be serving funnel cakes at the Fall Festival at the King George High School.