Every Thursday Night Beginning On April 7th

Mark your calendars for this Thursday evening, April 7, 2011, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm for Thursday Night Thunder in Old Towne. Join car and motorcycle enthusiasts as they peruse hundreds of classic cars and bikes, parked right in the midst of this vibrant downtown shopping and dining district. Parking for show vehicles is in the reserved lots on
the corner of N. Sycamore St. and E. Bank Streets.

This merchant driven gathering is sponsored by the City of Petersburg Department of Tourism and is supported by local businesses. The show is free to the public and participants. All makes and models of
vehicles are welcome to participate.

For more information, contact Kimberly Ann Calos of Kimberly Ann's at 804-586-1633 or Eddie Woodmancy of Cruisers Auto Body & Paint at
804-733-1144.

Thursday In Old Towne begins April 7th and continues through September 1st. These community events are sponsored by The Petersburg
Foundation. All proceeds go to the revitalization and beautification of Petersburg.

Outside band, Hip Pocket begins playing at 7:30p.m. and the inside band, Monkey Fist begins at 9:30p.m. Military discount tickets available. Doors open at 7:00p.m., rain or shine and close at 12:30am.

Must be 18 years old or older to attend.

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804-733-8344
Old Towne Civic Center
136 River Street
Petersburg, Virginia 23803

www.otciviccenter.com

Water Pro is expanding their coverage area to include the Richmond and surrounding areas along with the Tidewater and Hampton Roads areas! Recently Water Pro has experienced a high demand for customers that are concerned about the quality of the water in their wells and the safety of their drinking water.
Gloucester, VA - Water Pro, Inc. recently increased their coverage area from the Middle Peninsula/Northern Neck and Tidewater/Hampton Roads areas to include the Richmond and surrounding areas. Why the increase in coverage area? Brian Bayford, Corporate V.P. responds, “In recent months, we’ve had an overwhelming residential and commercial demand in the Richmond and surrounding areas for our quality service and products. People want good tasting, high quality water that they can drink out of the tap without having to purchase bottled water. Government and commercial facilities are now able to ensure their employees and customers that they are providing safe, clean water with the Water Pro name.”
Water Pro installs water purification and filtration systems and provides maintenance for most brands of filtration equipment. They offer sampling and analysis for real estate closings, well and pump inspections, water softeners, filters, acid neutralizers, and reverse osmosis units. They service residential, restaurants, hotels, convenience stores, community water systems, and other government and commercial facilities. In their 10th year, Water Pro’s licenses include Virginia Board of Waterworks, Master Plumber, Master Well Driller, and Class A Contractor. Memberships include board member of Eastern Water Quality Association and member of the Water Quality Association.
Additionally, Bayford states, “The residential and commercial water treatment business has increased as the demand for quality drinking water grows. We credit our increase to our satisfied customers who have spread the word about our ability to help others by providing quality service and products. We service many local ‘weekend homes’ owned by Richmond area residents. At either home, they know they can trust Water Pro for good tasting and safe water.”
Bayford, not only responsible for overseeing day to day operations, also oversees his sales staff and throughout the year teaches at water-oriented seminars up and down the east coast.
Water Pro is offering a free water analysis in the Richmond area which includes a water distribution system inspection (pump, pressure tank, and flow rates). To request a free water analysis for your home or business contact Water Pro at 804.212.1484 or www.waterprousa.com

230th Anniversary of the 1781 Battle of Petersburg
April 16 – 17 at Historic Battersea


Petersburg eloquently tells the story of The Battle of Petersburg to the public every third weekend in April with a reenactment of the fateful event. This year marks the 20th anniversary of what has become not only a wonderful opportunity for the visitor to experience the Battle executed by authentic Revolutionary War re-enactors, but also the opportunity to immerse oneself into the 18th century by exploring true-to-the-period American and British camp life—in addition to enjoying period music, entertainment, dancing and various additional 18th century activities that make it a great, educational weekend experience. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, from child to adult.

The reenactment takes place on the grounds of historic Battersea, an 18th century, architectural masterpiece showcasing one of Virginia’s finest Palladian-styled homes. It was on the grounds of this property, built in 1768, that the British encamped during the spring of 1781.

The actual battle between the British forces of General Lord Charles Cornwallis and the American forces occurred on the banks of the Appomattox in what is today known as Old Towne Petersburg. This Revolutionary battle is unique in that it is one of the few that took place within the confines of a center of commerce.

The setting at Battersea, which is situated on 35 of its original acres, provides a picture-perfect setting for the 18th century reenactment. Without the distractions of modern structures, the visitor is easily able to step back into an April day in 1781. It was on this day that a British Army of 2,500 troops under the command of Major General William Phillips attacked the city to capture the large quantity of supplies they believed were stored there. The city was defended by 1,000 Virginia militia commanded by Major General, the Baron von Steuben. A battle raged for nearly three hours after which the Americans were left with no other resource but to surrender the city to the British and retreat to Chesterfield County. Though losing the battle, General von Steuben’s defense of the town bought enough time to safely evacuate the badly needed supplies for General George Washington’s southern army.

The event takes place on Saturday, April 16, from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, and on Sunday, April 17, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. On each day the Battle of Petersburg is reenacted at 1:30 pm. On Saturday, at 10:30 am, there is an official wreath-laying ceremony hosted by the City and is attended by local dignitaries. That evening, at 5:00 pm, the event will showcase an 18th century period musical performance by the Battersea Chamber Players—as drawn from The Petersburg Symphony.

The Battersea Reenactment is sponsored by the City of Petersburg and the Department of Tourism. For additional information, please contact the Petersburg Visitors Center—804-733-2400 or visit the City of Petersburg website---www.petersburg-va.org.

Outside band, Rotations begins playing at 7p.m. and the inside band,
Red Neck Pool Party begins at 9:00p.m. Top 40 Dance Set from 10pm to
10:45pm. Military discount tickets available. Gates open at 6:30p.m.,
rain or shine. Must be 18 years old or older to attend.
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804-733-8344
Old Towne Civic Center
136 River Street
Petersburg, Virginia 23803
www.otciviccenter.com