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

Oak Hall Baptist Church to host community supper on fourth Sunday of each month

May 27 2013 - Open to the community, 6:30 p.m., Free
Oak Hall Baptist Church, 1877 Old Hanover Rd., will host a community supper on the fourth Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. The meal is free and open to the community. For details, call 737-5812 or visit http://www.oakhallbc.org

Innsbrook After Work’s Monday Night Jazz Series continues

May 27 2013 - Bring your lounge chairs, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Free
Union Mortgage Group will host Innsbrook After Work’s Monday Night Jazz Series, every Monday through June 10 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Shoppes at Innsbrook. Concerts support Henrico County Public Schools’ music and art programs. Bring your lounge chairs. No outside food or drinks. Admission is free. For details, visit http://www.innsbrook.com

American Legion Sandston Post 242 to host Memorial Day events

May 28 2013 - Memorial service, parade and celebration, 12 p.m.,
The American Legion Sandston Post 242 will host several ceremonies and events in honor of Memorial Day: 12 p.m. – Memorial service at Seven Pines National Cemetery; 1 p.m. – Fifth annual Post 242 Parade on Williamsburg Rd.; and 2 p.m. – Post-parade celebration at Sandston Ball Fields (J.B. Finley Rd.) with family activities, educational booths, free food and drinks, live music and more. For details, call 737-4121 or visit http://www.ehba.us/parade

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

Seminar on depression at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

May 29 2013 - Presented by Dr. Catherine Bledowski, from the VCU Dept. of Psychiatry, 5:30 p.m., Free
The seminar “Recognizing and Understanding Depression” will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. Dr. Catherine Bledowski, from the VCU Department of Psychiatry, will discuss the facts about depression and the latest treatment options. The seminar is free and open to the public. Registration is recommended. For details, call 828-0123 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

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

Innsbrook After Hours 2013 continues with Thompson Square

May 29 2013 - The band consists of husband-and-wife duo Keifer and Shawna Thompson, 6:30 p.m., $20
Innsbrook After Hours 2013 continues with Thompson Square at 6:30 p.m. The band consists of husband-and-wife duo Keifer and Shawna Thompson. Gates open at 5 p.m. General admission is $20. For details, visit http://www.innsbrookafterhours.com

Groovin in the Garden to present Carbon Leaf at Lewis Ginter

May 30 2013 - Special guest is Will Hoge, 6 p.m., $15 to $20
Groovin in the Garden will present Carbon Leaf at 6 p.m. at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. Special guest is Will Hoge. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For details, visit http://www.groovininthegarden.com

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

May 31 2013 - A White Hot Ministries program, 7:15 a.m. to 8 a.m., Free
Man Church, a White Hot Ministries program, meets every Friday morning from 7:15 a.m. to 8 a.m. at Joey’s Hot Dogs in The Shoppes at Innsbrook. Man Church helps men be leaders of a Christian household, as well as provides an opportunity for men to worship with other men as they work toward strengthening their relationships with God. For details, call 912-6263 or visit http://www.godstrongmen.org/programs/man-church

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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.

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.

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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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