Renaissance House is a Quaker House of Prayer and Hospitality in one of the poorest neighborhoods of Richmond, Indiana. It was created to provide a safe place for people who live on the fringe of society, to come and share a mid-week common meal and worship together. They have a unique worship group comprised of people who live in the community and people from other neighborhoods, who gather together to share good food and conversation, followed by a lively hymn sing and time of intercessory prayer. Their pitch-in meal begins at 6:00pm, and ecumenical worship is from 7:00pm until approximately 8:15pm. Everyone is welcome at their table and worship time. Their worship group is under the care of West Richmond Friends Meeting but they have a wide spectrum of denominations represented and they encourage each other in our own faith journeys.

The Neighborhood Help Center at 41 Richmond Avenue has a variety of Summer programs that you can take advantage of. Their regular hours are 2-5 PM, Tuesday through Thursday.

On Tuesday and Thursdays, you can drop in between 3-5 PM for GED prep tutoring. If you're a High School graduate, please consider volunteering to help others.

The Center offers Summer Camps from 1-3 PM Tuesday-Friday, from July 24-August 3rd. The camps are for kids ages 8-15, and offer free food, fun games and prizes.

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Come to the Fairview Neighborhood Meeting, sponsored by the Fairview Neighborhood Association. It's at 6 PM on Tuesday June 19th, 2007 at the Fairview Baptist Church, 1314 Hunt Street. Meet your new association officers, and join us in making the Fairview neighborhood a better place to live and work. Come share your views and talk with our special guest, City of Richmond Inspections worker Wayne Jackson.

Over 115 vendors will line 4th Street between South A and South E. Enjoy music, crafts, food and more! October 7 & 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by Senior Opportunity Services.