Lynnhaven River NOW E-News  
October 30, 2015  
Upcoming Events

November 7 -- Seafood Festival at Bubba's & the Shellfish Company

November 14 -- River Cleanup, Site TBD, contact Emily@LRNow.org for more information

December 6 -- Volunteer Appreciation Event

December 1, 13 & 14 --
Holiday Markets

 December 19 -- Surf-n-Santa Race, VB Convention Center and VB Boardwalk

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November Native Plant

Oakleaf Hydrangea
Order from  
  Dana@LRNow.org
Don't Drill Virginia
Yard Signs Available

 LRNow has taken a position in opposition to drilling for oil and gas off the coast of Virginia.  We have made too much progress restoring our oysters and other marine species, restoring water quality and our wetlands to put it all at risk.  More information about our position is available on our website.
If you share our position, yard signs like the one pictured are available in our office at the Brock Environmental Center. 
 
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You Are Invited
Volunteer Appreciation Event
 
Have you served on one of our committees, helped at a river cleanup, volunteered at an event, manned an information table, volunteered for our Fall Festival or Oyster Roast, helped with an education program or any of the many, many things that volunteers have done for LRNow in 2015?
 
If so, we hope you will join us at the
Brock Environmental Center on
Sunday, December 6th, 3-6 PM
for food, drinks and fun and
let us say Thank you! 

LRNow Holiday Markets
Shop Locally and Support LRNow
LRNow Merchandise
Shop for all your favorite LRNow gear, gift memberships, rain barrels, and more as well as beautiful locally made and sustainable items.

All Markets are at the
Brock Environmental Center
Tuesday, December 1, 10-4
LRNow Merchandise and Gift Memberships

Sunday, December 13, 1-7 PM and
Monday, December 14, Noon-6 PM
LRNow Gear, Locally-Made and Sustainable crafts and gifts

Wreath Workshop, December 13, 
3:00-4:00 PM
$50 includes all materials and an instructor to assist you.
To register for the Wreath Workshop, contact Dana@LRNow.org

Seafood Festival
November 7th
Lynnhaven Shellfish Company & Back Deck

You can attend this fun event postponed because of Joaquin.  Great food and drinks, great fun in a beautiful location on the Lynnhaven River.

Tickets are $40 and available at Bubba's, Lynnhaven Shellfish and the Back Deck.  
3323 Shore Drive or call 
757-481-7512.

Benefits Lynnhaven River NOW

Surf-N-Santa 5 Miler
Benefits LRNow, Dec. 19th

Enjoy a beautiful run through the twinkling holiday lights on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk and contribute to LRNow.
J&A Racing brings you the Great Outdoor Privision Co. Surf-n-Santa 5 Miler on December 19th.  Join us for the post-race party for the whole family in the Virginia Beach Convention Center.  

Register today and please make a charitable donation to LRNow when you register.
Thank you and enjoy the run.

November
Native Plant of the Month:  
Hydrangea quercifolia
Oakleaf Hydragea 
 
 
Height:  6-8 feet 
Spread:  6-8 feet 
Full Sun to part shade 
Soil: medium moisture and well drained 
Flower colors: white, green, pinkish-purple
Deciduous, perennial shrub 
$22 for three gallon size, 1-2 feet 
 
To Order: Contact Dana@LRNow.org
 or 757-962-5398