CMoR Short Pump to host Kindergarten Readiness Forum

May 21 2013 - The forum is free and open to the public but space is limited, 6:30 p.m., Free
The Children’s Museum of Richmond – Short Pump, 2200 Old Brick Rd., will host the Kindergarten Readiness Forum at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Cheryl Thomas, from Henrico County Public Schools, and Amanda Surgner, from Collegiate School, will speak on kindergarten readiness and choosing a school for your child. The forum is free and open to the public but space is limited. To register, visit http://www.c-mor.org

HCPS Superintendent Dr. Patrick Russo to meet with Varina District residents

May 28 2013 - Varina Library, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Free
Henrico County Public Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Patrick Russo will conduct a meeting with the families and citizens of the Varina district to discuss the future of Henrico County Public Schools. The meeting will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Varina Library, 2001 Library Rd. For details, visit http://www.henrico.k12.va.us

Community

Indian flair

Photos by Roger Walk for the Henrico Citizen 05/16/2013

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.

Spirit of Habitat

Photo by Patty Kruszewski/Henrico Citizen 05/15/2013

Spirited Art Richmond held a painting class May 5 for Hanover Habitat for Humanity families to paint their own artwork as a final touch for their new homes. Among first-time homeowners painting The Klimt Circle tree (which doubles as a ‘family tree’) were (left to right) Janet Payne, Gwen Stockman of Hanover Habitat and Payne’s daughter, Ashley Payne. Spirited Art is located in Short Pump at West Broad Village. > Read more.

DRMD hopes to hit million-dollar mark

Citizen Staff Reports 03/11/2013

Deep Run High School’s 2013 Marathon Dance, a student-run function that aims to raise money for organizations around the community, will be held March 15-16 in the school’s gymnasium. In its seven-year history, the dance has raised more than $863,000, and this year the students’ goal is to break the $1 million mark. The event has progressed from a small dance in the high school gym to an event that brings the entire community together. > Read more.

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Entertainment

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.

Restaurant watch

05/02/2013

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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