Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to present ‘A Million Blooms’ March 30 to June 2

March 30 2013 - A celebration of spring with millions of blooms throughout the spring season, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave., will present “A Million Blooms” March 30 to June 2. The event is a celebration of spring with millions of blooms throughout the spring season including daffodils, cherry blossoms, tulips, irises, roses and peonies. Special events include Easter weekend, Mother’s Day, the Spring Plant Sale and plant shows, and activities in the Children’s Garden. For details, visit http://www.lewisginter.org

Butterflies LIVE runs through Oct. 13 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

May 24 2013 - Tropical butterflies will transform the Conservatory’s North Wing, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., $7 to $11
Butterflies LIVE begins at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave., and continues through Oct. 13. Tropical butterflies will transform the Conservatory’s North Wing. They tend to be most active on sunny days and in the morning and early afternoon. Exhibit hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Garden admission is $7 to $11. For details, visit http://www.lewisginter.org

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

Gallmeyer Farms to host 9th annual Strawberry Fields Festival at The Berry Patch

May 25 2013 - Coolers, chairs and dogs are welcome, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Free
Gallmeyer Farms will host its ninth annual Strawberry Fields Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Berry Patch, 3622 Darbytown Ct. The Berry Patch has five acres of pick-your-own strawberries. The festival features live music, hay rides and pony rides, craft vendors and local businesses, fresh local spring vegetables for sale and more. Coolers, chairs and dogs are welcome. Admission and parking are free. For details, visit http://www.gallmeyerfarms.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

Rocketts Red Glare returns for its second year of fireworks, festivities

May 26 2013 - Rocketts Landing in Varina, 5:30 p.m., Free
Rocketts Red Glare returns for its second year of fireworks and festivities at 5:30 p.m. at Rocketts Landing in Varina. Entertainment will be provided by The Kings of Swing and Mike Banks and Chris Norred. Fireworks will start around 9 p.m. Picnics are welcome and food trucks from RVA Street Foodies will be on site. The event is free and open to the public. For details, visit http://www.rockettsvillage.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

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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

Mother and son open new restaurant in Sandston

05/23/2013

A new restaurant has opened in a well-known Sandston building.

The Sandston Kitchen will celebrate its official grand opening on Memorial Day, May 27. The restaurant is located in the site of the former Sandston Pharmacy at 2 West Williamsburg Road. It serves breakfast and lunch seven days a week and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. > Read more.

Whale of a treat

Ironfish delights with a variety of tasty catches

05/23/2013

I was overjoyed to head back for another meal at Ironfish by Pescados, considered the Best New Restaurant in 2011 by both the Richmond Times Dispatch and Richmond Magazine. I agree whole-heartedly with their ratings. Since I first visited the restaurant for my birthday in January, I was waiting for the perfect special occasion to return. I couldn’t wait another year, obviously.

Run by the same restaurateurs as Pescados Latin Caribbean Seafood in Midlothian and Eat in Oregon Hill, Ironfish offers the same unique dishes and top-level customer service. > Read more.

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.

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