Crossroads Art Center to display artwork from VHBG students through June 17

May 17 2013 - The exhibit features sketches, pop art and sculpture, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Free
Artwork by Virginia Home for Boys and Girls students will be on display through June 17 at Crossroads Art Center, 2016 Staples Mill Rd. The opening artist reception will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The exhibit features sketches, pop art and sculpture. Attendees will have the chance to meet VHBG student artists and learn what inspires them to create their work. For details, call 270-6566 or visit http://www.crossroadsartcenter.com

Join Alice, Mad Hatter for tea party at Short Pump Town Center

May 18 2013 - Character meet-and-greets will take place after each performance, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Free
Join Alice and the Mad Hatter for a tea party at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Short Pump Town Center. Enjoy entertainment, face painting, balloon twisting and more. Character meet-and-greets will take place after each performance. Admission is free. For details, call 360-1700 or visit http://www.shortpumpmall.com

Shops at Willow Lawn to present Imagination Richmond

May 18 2013 - Live entertainment, inflatables, face painting, arts and crafts, giveaways and more, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Free
The Shops at Willow Lawn will present Imagination Richmond from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside at the plaza. There will be horse-drawn wagon rides, inflatable slides, moon bounces, face painting, balloon art, arts and crafts, giveaways and prizes, merchant specials and more. Live entertainment will be provided by The Diggity Dudes, Silly Bus, Jonathan the Juggler and Rocknoceros. Admission is free. For details, visit http://www.willowlawn.com

City Singers Children’s Choirs to perform Civil War songs at Ginter Park Presbyterian

May 18 2013 - , 4 p.m.,
The City Singers Children’s Choirs will present their spring concert at 4 p.m. at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church, 3601 Seminary Ave. The concert will feature songs of the Civil War. For details, visit http://www.citysingerschoir.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

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

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
Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave., will host Generation Z Games for ages 6-12 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Play basketball, air hockey, table tennis, Xbox Kinect, PS3 and more. Admission is free. For details, call 225-2056 or visit http://www.henricorecandparks.com

Celebrate Fatherhood

June 09 2013 - Celebrate Fatherhood, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Free
First Things First of Greater Richmond will host Celebrate Fatherhood – a free event for families – in collaboration with the Richmond Kickers, the Collegiate School Aquatics Center and Chesterfield County on June 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Ukrop Park at the new Collegiate School Aquatics Center in Chesterfield, Va. at 5300 Ridgedale Parkway, Richmond, VA 23234. Kids of all ages and their families will enjoy field games, bounce houses, food trucks, an indoor swimming pool, putt-putt, soccer and more. Other events include the “Fastest Dad in Richmond Race” (both swimming and running). For details and to register for Celebrate Fatherhood, visit http://www.FirstThingsRichmond.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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