Venture Richmond
Representing the merger of Richmond Renaissance, City Celebrations,
River District Alliance and Richmond Riverfront Corporation.
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Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 4:00pm
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The Directors of Bridging Boundaries International and officials of the
City of Richmond invite you to a dedication of a special section of
parkland focused on Diversity, Mutual Acceptance and Inclusion
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Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 4:00pm
14th & 1st Streets at the
southwest end of the Mayo Bridge between the Manchester Canal and the
James River observation tower. A parking lot adjoins the site.
The ceremony will include a viewing of the new facilities --- benches,
interpretive signs and flower beds --- followed by an unveiling of a
memorial plaque and music by Richmond area students. Comments by
Secretary of Administration Viola O. Baskerville on behalf of Governor
Timothy M. Kaine, representatives of the City, Bridging Boundaries
International (BBI) and BBI student volunteers will be followed by
special recognition of the Mayor of Richmond, the Director of Public
Works and the Director of the Department of Parks, Recreation and
Community Facilities for their support in facilitating the successful
development of the project.
This entity is another example of the City's dedication to shared
international values as represented by the Slavery Reconciliation
Statue. It will also be a "Sister" site to the "Diversity Park" in
Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina which was dedicated in July 2007. It was
constructed by student volunteers representing different religious
faiths and ethnic backgrounds. They were organized by Bridging
Boundaries International as an educational program to prepare young
people to improve their world by workshops, student councils and
service projects based on the concepts of diversity, acceptance and
inclusion.
For more information call 804-337-2345.
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10.10.2007
