Walk Like Madd to take place at Dorey Park

May 18 2013 - This is Mothers Against Drunk Driving's biggest fundraiser of the year, 9 a.m.,
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will host its biggest fundraiser of the year, Walk Like Madd, at Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Rd. The opening ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. with the walk starting at 9:30 a.m. For details, call 353-7121 or visit http://www.walklikemadd.org

St. Joseph Villa’s to host 19th annual Hoedown to Stomp Homelessness Bluegrass Ball

May 18 2013 - The Roys will provide entertainment and there will be barbecue and drinks, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., $75
St. Joseph Villa’s 19th annual Hoedown to Stomp Homelessness Bluegrass Ball will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. ICM Bluegrass Artist of the Year, The Roys, will provide entertainment and there will be barbecue and drinks. Proceeds benefit the Flagler Home, which provides shelter and support leading to permanent housing for homeless mothers and their children. Tickets are $75. For details, visit http://www.neverstopbelieving.org/bluegrassball

Sierra Club Falls of the James Group to host annual ‘BIG Yard Sale’ at UR

May 18 2013 - Departing students are selling household items, electronics, clothing and more, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
The Sierra Club Falls of the James Group will host the annual “BIG Yard Sale” from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Millhiser Gym at the University of Richmond. The sale brings together Sierra Club volunteers with UR’s departing students to divert their household items from the landfill. Items for sale include furniture, electronics, kitchen equipment, linens and towels, rugs, TVs, clothing and more. Proceeds benefit Sierra Club Falls of the James Group, the UR Green student group and Goodwill. For details, call Jane Hotchkiss at 355-4836.

Walk Like Madd to take place at Dorey Park

May 18 2013 - , 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will host its biggest fundraiser of the year, Walk Like Madd, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Rd. The opening ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. with the walk starting at 9:30 a.m. For details, call 353-7121 or visit http://www.walklikemadd.org

Mirror Mode Movement 3M Walk, Women’s Health Fair at Eastern Henrico Rec Center

May 18 2013 - Motivate, Move & Make it happen!, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $25
The Mirror Mode Movement 3M Walk and Women’s Health Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave. The 3M is hoping to unite girls and women and help put a stop to bullying, jealousy, hate, cliques and crime, while also providing women’s health awareness. Women’s groups, mentoring organizations, health clubs, beauty shops, corporate offices, families and sororities are invited. There will be a women's forum with Dr. Johnson-Threat and Kimberly Pinna, RN from Bon Secours Hospitals. Walgreens will be conducting free health screenings. Choices, LLC is hosting the event in honor of National Women’s Health Week, which is May 12-18. Admission is $25. Proceeds benefit youth programs. For details, visit http://www.mirrormode.org/3mwalk

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.,
The Autism Society of Central Virginia 5K Run/Walk will begin at 8 a.m. at the Snagajob Pavilion in Innsbrook, 4901 Lake Brook Dr. The family-friendly race includes entertainment, food, exhibitors and an expanded Kid’s Fun Zone with a 50-yard dash. The 5K Run/Walk is the chapter’s primary source of income and all funds raised will stay within the Greater Richmond area. For details, visit http://www.ascv5k.com

Volunteers needed on Saturdays for cleanup, restoration of Evergreen Cemetery

May 25 2013 - , Times vary, Free
Volunteers are needed most every Saturday weather-permitting for the cleanup and restoration of Evergreen Cemetery, which straddles the Henrico-Richmond line in the east end. For details, call John Shuck at 728-9475 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

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

May 25 2013 - All funds raised will stay within the Greater Richmond area, 8 a.m.,
The Autism Society of Central Virginia 5K Run/Walk will begin at 8 a.m. at the Snagajob Pavilion in Innsbrook, 4901 Lake Brook Dr. The family-friendly race includes entertainment, food, exhibitors and an expanded Kid’s Fun Zone with a 50-yard dash. The 5K Run/Walk is the chapter’s primary source of income and all funds raised will stay within the Greater Richmond area. For details, visit http://www.ascv5k.com

Volunteers needed Saturdays for cleanup, restoration of Evergreen Cemetery

June 01 2013 - , Times vary, Free
Volunteers are needed most every Saturday weather-permitting for the cleanup and restoration of Evergreen Cemetery, which straddles the Henrico-Richmond line in the east end. For details, call John Shuck at 728-9475 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

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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