Eyes on Richmond

2008 Season

Eyes on Richmond 2008

Eyes on Richmond was started in 1996 to provide a better understanding of our urban community. Each week the forum focuses on a specific topic - an opportunity or a challenge for example - facing the city of Richmond. The audience is invited to actively participate in the discussion, and a question-and-answer period follows the presentation. Food is catered by leading area restaurants. Below is the schedule from our 2008 season.

2008 Series Dates: September 12 – November 14
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Reservations: By Wednesday preceding the Friday Forum, Reserve below

Cost: $8.00 (includes lunch with beverage, and dessert)

September 12
“Our Justice System – Prevention and Prosecution"
The Honorable Michael N. Herring, Richmond Commonwealth's Attorney
Food by Millie’s

September 19
“Building Harmony in our Richmond Community”
Michael Paul Williams, Columnist, Richmond Times Dispatch
Food by Comfort

September 26
“Global Force For Children”
Anne Goddard, President and CEO, Christian Children's Fund
Food by St. Paul's Emmaus Chef Butch Griner

October 3
“Faith in the System - Our Tax Dollars At Work"
The Honorable Jody Wagner, Former Secretary of Finance, The Commonwealth of Virginia
Food by TJ's at Hotel Jefferson

October 10
“Religious Beliefs and Science - Are They Exclusive”
George Spagna, Ph.D, Physics Department, Randolph Macon College
Food by Jamaica House

October 17
“The Bus Is On The Way”
John Lewis, CEO, Greater Richmond Transit Company
Food by Comfort

October 24
“The End of Life - Pallative Care and Other Issues”
Thomas J. Smith, MD, professor, Division of Hematology and Palliative Care
VCU - Massey Cancer Center
Food by Peking

October 31
“The Legislative Process In Virginia - Is It Working?"
The Honorable Jennifer L. McClellan, Virginia House of Delegates-71st District
The Honorable Christopher K. Peace, Virginia House of Delegates- 97th District
Food by Cafe Rustica

November 7
“The Voters Choose”
Robert Holsworth, Ph.D, College of Humanities & Sciences, VCU
Food by Stan Barnett, Catering for All Occasions

November 14
“Our New Mayor Speaks”
Dwight Jones, Mayor-Elect, City of Richmond
Food by Positive Vibe