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JUNE 15
Harmony in Hanover continues with Robbin Thompson at 7 p.m. at Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. Tickets are $25 and include a reception at 6 p.m. Proceeds from Harmony in Hanover support the Foundation’s mission to restore, preserve and utilize Hanover Tavern as an historic, educational, community and cultural resource center. For details, call 537-5050 or visit http://www.hanovertavern.org.

JUNE 16
As part of its tenth anniversary celebration, One Voice Chorus will perform “The Best of One Voice Chorus” at 7 p.m. at St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 5200 Grove Ave. Selections drawn from the chorus’ ten-year history will present a variety of styles – spirituals, classical and jazz – including a special favorite, Robert Ray’s “Gospel Mass.” A pre-concert conversation will begin at 6 p.m. Adult admission is a $15 donation; children ages 12 and under are free. For details, call 231-0324 or visit http://www.onevoicechorus.org .
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The Central Virginia CPR Council will continue to offer free hands-only cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) classes to anyone who wishes to attend for three days in June known as the Great Days of CPR. The second location will be at The Diamond, 3001 N Boulevard. CPR Night at the Diamond during the Squirrels game will be a series of quick Hands-Only CPR demonstrations throughout the night, starting at 5 p.m., giving attendees a chance to try Hands-Only CPR before and during the baseball game. A final opportunity will be June 18. For details, call 254-1147 or visit http://www.vacpr.org .
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Call Federal Credit Union, 3660 Mayland Ct., will hold a free community shred event from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Anyone in the community is welcome to shred their documents in a secure and confidential fashion at no charge. For details, call 249-6888 or visit http://www.callfcu.org .
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All ages are invited to enjoy the movie “The Muppets” at 8:30 p.m. at Deep Run Park, 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy. Bring a blanket and experience the thrill of outdoor movies. Concessions will be available for purchase. Admission is free. For details, call Rachel Moore at 501-5134 or visit http://www.henricorecandparks.com .
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Antioch Baptist Church, 3868 Antioch Church Rd. in Sandston, will host a Community Day Celebration from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be activities for all ages including cake walks, games and prizes, face painting, live entertainment and more. The event is free and open to the community. For details, call 737-0500.
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Highland Springs United Methodist Church, 22 N. Holly Ave., will host a bake sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items for sale include homemade cakes, pies, breads, cookies, canned jams and jellies and more. All proceeds benefit local mission work. For details, call 737-1503.
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Pint-sized food lovers and even the pickiest eaters will have a blast getting crafty with cuisine as Super Duper Mini Chefs makes its annual spring appearance at Virginia Center Commons Mall, 10101 Brook Rd. Starting at 2 p.m., kids will be able to create pasta art and jewelry, play Nickelodeon’s new “iCarly: Groovy Foodie!” game for the Nintendo DS and explore the creativity of cuisine through a combination of demos and interactive activities. Donations to the Central Virginia Food Bank are encouraged. For details, visit http://www.facebook.com/VirginiaCenterCommons .

JUNE 17
Walkerton Tavern, 2892 Mountain Rd., will host an old-fashioned ice cream social from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy Bruster’s ice cream, tour the historic house, play old-fashioned games and listen to music. Admission is free. For details, call Rachel Moore at 501-5134 or visit http://www.henricorecandparks.com .
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Celebrate Father’s Day at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave., beginning at 1 p.m. Special activities include a concert by The Jangling Reinharts in the Bloemendaal House, classic cars, children’s activities and a Father’s Day buffet with hot dogs, hamburgers, BBQ, sides, desserts and drinks. Regular Garden admission is $11 for adults, $10 for seniors, $7 for children ages 3-12 and free for children under three. For details, call 262-9887 or visit http://www.lewisginter.org


Community

Henrico Junior 4-H camp registration open

For parents looking to keep their kids outside and away from the video games this summer, the Virginia Cooperative Extension is still accepting registrations for the 2013 Henrico Junior 4-H Camp.

The camp will be held June 17-23, and is open to boys and girls ages 9-13. A total of 10 spaces for boys and 27 spaces for girls remain available, and registration is open until May 24. The cost is $230, which includes lodging, meals, programs, instructional materials and charter bus transportation. > Read more.

Weekend Top 10

Shrimp, barbecue and ice cream definitely go together this weekend in Henrico! The kids might even enjoy a tea party with Alice and the Mad Hatter. Other fun events for the family are Imagination Richmond and May Play Day. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.

Indian flair

Children perform during the India Spring Fest, held April 27-28 at the Hindu Center in Glen Allen. The event featured traditional Indian food, shopping and entertainment for children and adults. > Read more.

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Entertainment

Restaurant watch

Find out how your favorite dining establishments fared during their most recent inspections by the Virginia Department of Health. > Read more.

Wine, for the win

Popular Short Pump spot offers upscale comfort, flavors
The Wine Loft opened in West Broad Village in January 2010, offering a full bar with wine, beer, spirits and a kitchen with tapas-style snacks. It offers a seasonal patio area along Whittall Way. Its walk-in wine “humidor” in plain view from the bar offers more than 85 wines by the glass ($6-$65) and about 250 by the bottle ($28 and up), with some emphasis on Italian wines. Culinary trained chefs plus partnership with Culinard (Culinary program of Virginia College). > Read more.

Restaurant watch

Find out how your favorite dining establishments fared during their most recent inspections by the Virginia Department of Health. > Read more.

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