Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to present ‘A Million Blooms’ March 30 to June 2

March 30 2013 - A celebration of spring with millions of blooms throughout the spring season, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,

North Park Library to host Lightening Thief Party

May 22 2013 - Dress as your favorite god, demigod or monster from Greek mythology, 7 p.m.,

Innsbrook After Hours 2013 continues with Daughtry

May 22 2013 - Gates open at 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., $25

Groovin in the Garden to present Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band at Lewis Ginter

May 22 2013 - Special guest is David Wax Museum, 6 p.m., $25 to $30

Henrico Rec and Parks, Senior Connections to present ‘Senior Party in the Park’

May 23 2013 - Confederate Hills Recreation Center, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Free

Learn about the Library’s new check-out program for digital power meters at Tuckahoe

May 23 2013 - Presented by Henrico County energy manager, 7 p.m., Free

Armour House & Gardens to host ‘Wii Love Games’ family game night

May 24 2013 - , 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Free

Eastern Henrico Recreation Center to host Generation Z Games for ages 6-12

May 24 2013 - Play basketball, air hockey, table tennis, Xbox Kinect, PS3 and more, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Free

Man Church meets every Friday morning at Joey’s Hot Dogs in Innsbrook

May 24 2013 - A White Hot Ministries program, 7:15 a.m. to 8 a.m., Free

Autism Society of Central Virginia 5K Run/Walk to be held at Snagajob Pavilion

May 25 2013 - Entertainment, food, exhibitors and an expanded Kid's Fun Zone, 8 a.m.,

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Community

Raiders help ‘Stir It Up!’

Photos by Patty Kruszewski/Henrico Citizen 05/20/2013

Among the activities featured at Stir It Up!, a fundraiser and awareness raiser held May 5 at Deep Run H.S., was the opportunity for youngsters – including this young fan pictured with player Raibonne Charles – to play catch with members of the Richmond Raiders professional indoor football team. > Read more.

Henrico Junior 4-H camp registration open

By Ben Panko, Special to the Citizen 05/19/2013

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

By Sarah Story, Citizen Events Editor 05/16/2013

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.

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Entertainment

Veteran restaurateur set to open in Short Pump

Tran’s Pho 1 Grill will serve Vietnamese fare

05/20/2013

After nearly a year out of the restaurant industry, a well known 30-year Henrico restaurateur is ready to open up his fifth venture in Short Pump.

Paul Tran, along with his wife Ellen will open up Pho 1 Grill, a Vietnamese restaurant, in June in the Towne Center West Shopping Center.

Tran has been serving up Vietnamese food since the mid-’80s, his first being Que Huong on Rigsby Road. He also owned Mr. Chan’s on Horsepen Road and Saigon Gourmet on Hull Street Road. > Read more.

Restaurant watch

05/16/2013

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

05/06/2013

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.

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