Chesterfield author Leonard M. Adkins to sign copies of his new guidebook

May 19 2013 - Barnes & Noble Short Pump, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Free
Chesterfield author Leonard M. Adkins will sign copies of his new Blue Ridge Parkway guidebook “Hiking and Traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway: The Only Guide You Will Ever Need, Including GPS, Detailed Maps, and More” from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Short Pump, 11640 W. Broad St. The guidebook provides a detailed description of every official National Park Service trail along the parkway. For details, call B&N at 360-0103 or visit http://www.habitualhiker.com

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.,
North Park Library, 8508 Franconia Rd., will host a Lightening Thief Party at 7 p.m. Celebrate Percy Jackson and the other Heroes of Olympus. Dress as your favorite god, demigod or monster from Greek mythology. Play games, enjoy refreshments and win prizes. For details, call 290-9700 or visit http://www.henricolibrary.org

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
Learn about energy savings and the Library’s new free check-out program for digital power meters at 7 p.m. at Tuckahoe Library, 1901 Starling Dr. The Henrico County energy manager will discuss how to review your Dominion Virginia Power bill, basic electric concepts and the benefits of the Kill-A-Watt 4400 Meters. For details, call 290-9130 or visit http://www.henricolibrary.org

Create a decorative glass vase at Varina Library

May 29 2013 - Materials will be supplied, 7 p.m.,
Create a decorative glass vase with glass etching and stencil painting at 7 p.m. at Varina Library, 2001 Library Rd. Materials will be supplied. To register, call 290-9800 or visit http://www.henricolibrary.org

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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