The Virginia Pond’s 11th annual Shuckin’ & Jivin’ event will take place on Wednesday, October 20 at the Richmond Country Club in Henrico, VA. Proceeds will benefit Comfort Zone Camp (CZC), a safe place for grieving kids.

Join us for an evening of fellowship, food (featuring oysters), and live music – all for a great cause!  Our entertainer this year is Richmond’s own Barefoot Joe.

This event is open to family, friends and industry professionals.  The cost is $50 when paid by October 19 or $60 at the door, which includes food and entertainment. A full cash bar will be available.

We hope you will plan to join us, along with your guest(s).  Make your reservation now!

Sponsors – Register online now or via mail using this downloadable form.

Below is a list of sponsors who have stepped up to support this event.  Click the logo to visit a sponsor’s website.

Reservations are now being accepted for the Pond’s 2019 Christmas Social, which will be held on Wednesday, December 18 at the Virginia War Memorial.  Family members and guests are welcome!!!

The event cost is $45/pp when paid by the RSVP deadline and $50 thereafter, and includes food, beverages (wine, beer and soft drinks), access to all exhibits, plus great fellowship!  RSVP’s are requested by 12/13 in order to make sure we have enough food and beverages!

The venue will be closed to the public during the event.  An optional private group tour of the memorial and new renovations is being offered at 5:30 pm, just prior to the social.  For those who have not visited the memorial, it is a wonderful monument to the men and women who have defended our Country from WWII to the present. Its location offers a beautiful view of the James River and Richmond City skyline, which will be decorated for the holiday season.  

December Charity – As is our holiday tradition, attendees are encouraged to bring a donation for the USO center at the Richmond Int’l Airport.  The USO provides hospitality to thousands of troops and their families during the holiday season.  Needs include individual size snacks and beverages, travel size toiletries, and cash/gift cards.

Prize raffle tickets will also be sold at this event with all proceeds going to the USO.  Raffle prize donations are welcome!

We hope you and your guest(s) will join us!

We are very pleased to report another successful October social and charity fundraiser!

The weather unfortunately did not cooperate and forced us to move inside.  But the room was very spacious and comfortable, and provided a cozy atmosphere for the event.  The Richmond  Country Club did an excellent job with the food and service.  Our musician, Bethany Gates, is very talented and gracious.  All in all, it was a wonderful evening and a very successful fundraiser for Comfort Zone Camp (CZC).  Check out the album on our photos page.

We would like to thank everyone who came out for the evening and especially the event sponsors.  Thanks also to the event coordinator, Rick Bulifant, who did an awesome job with the arrangements.

We are already looking forward to next year!

Below is a list of the generous who stepped up to support this event.  Click the logo to visit a sponsor’s website.

The Virginia Pond’s 2019 Shuckin’ & Jivin’ event will take place on Wednesday, October 16 at the Richmond Country Club in Henrico, VA. Proceeds will benefit Comfort Zone Camp (CZC), a safe place for grieving kids.

Join us for an evening of fellowship, oysters and other items off the grill, and live music – all for a great cause!  Our entertainer this year is Bethany Gates, whom Style Weekly readers voted one of this year’s best musicians in Richmond!  Photos from last year’s event are online.

This event is open to family, friends and industry professionals.  The cost is $32 when paid by October 12 or $35 at the door, which includes food and entertainment. A full cash bar will be available.

We hope you will plan to join us, along with your guest(s).  Make your reservation now!

Sponsors – Register online now or via mail using this downloadable form.

Below is a list of sponsors who have stepped up to support this event.  Click the logo to visit a sponsor’s website.

The Virginia Pond’s annual Christmas Social on December 19 was a great hit and one of our best attended!

By popular request, the event was held at the Virginia War Memorial for the third consecutive year.  In addition to great fellowship and holiday cheer, guests enjoyed a catered Italian style buffet with anti-pasta appetizers and a pasta bar complete with three types of sauces, proteins, vegetables, and various toppings.  Thanks to Maribelle’s for the delicious fare and service!

As is our holiday tradition, charity was incorporated into the evening by way of a collection and raffle for the USO of Central Virginia.  An estimated 3000-5000 troops and family members travel through the Richmond Int’l Airport during the holiday season.  Over $700 in cash was donated between prize raffle proceeds and other contributions, on top of the snacks and personal items collected at the event.   A special thanks goes to Woody Harrison for making the delivery on behalf of the Pond.

We want to extend our sincerest appreciation to all who supported and attended this event.  We especially want to recognize our venue sponsors,  Belfor and US Financial Group.

We look forward to more good charity and fellowship in the coming year!

See event photos.