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

The Schools of the Latin Ballet to present ‘The Jewel Heart’ May 31 to June 2

May 31 2013 - The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, Times vary,
The Schools of the Latin Ballet will present “The Jewel Heart,” a performing arts interpretation of the magical and poetic story by Barbara Helen Berger, at 7 p.m. May 31 and at 2 p.m. June 1-2 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Rd. For details, call 356-3876 or visit http://www.latinballet.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).

Varina Ruritan Club to host 18th annual Varina Community Day at Dorey Park

June 01 2013 - Live performances and children's activities, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Free
The Varina Ruritan Club will host the 18th annual Varina Community Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Rd. Live performances will be featured on stage throughout the day. Children’s activities include a petting zoo, face painting, moonwalk and more. For details, call 501-5134 or visit http://www.henricorecandparks.com

Learn about historical ladies’ fashions at Meadow Farm Museum

June 01 2013 - Costumed interpreters will model examples from each generation 1810-1920, 2:30 p.m.,
Learn about historical ladies’ fashions at 2:30 p.m. at Meadow Farm Museum, 3400 Mountain Rd. Four generations of the Sheppard wives lived in the current farmhouse. Learn about these women and see how the styles changed as each generation became mistress of Meadow Farm. Costumed interpreters will model examples from each generation 1810-1920. Admission is free. For details, call 501-2130 or visit http://www.henricorecandparks.com

Richmond Area Bicycling Association to host group ‘New Rider Ride’

June 01 2013 - The no-drop, beginner friendly ride will begin at Laurel Park Shopping Center, 8 a.m., Free
The Richmond Area Bicycling Association (RABA) will host a group “New Rider Ride” to assist new or returning cyclists in learning group ride safety and increasing fitness levels at 8 a.m. The no-drop, beginner friendly ride will begin at Laurel Park Shopping Center (Parham and Woodman roads), and travel 20 miles round trip, with a rest stop at Ashland Coffee and Tea. New Rider Rides continue the first Saturday of every month through August. For details, visit http://www.raba.org

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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 semi-pro 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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