Armour House & Gardens to host ‘Wii Love Games’ family game night

May 24 2013 - , 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Free
The Armour House & Gardens, 4001 Clarendon Rd., will host a family game night “Wii Love Games” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Introduce your kids to games that were popular in the past while still enjoying the competition of an outdoor monster Wii challenge. Admission is free. For details, call 343-3506 or visit http://www.henricorecandparks.com

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

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

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

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

Be The Match Walk+Run to take place in Innsbrook

June 01 2013 - The event includes a 5K, 1K and Tot Trot for children five and under, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.,
The Be The Match Walk+Run, a fundraising event to help patients that need bone marrow transplants find a matching marrow donor, will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in North Shore Commons in Innsbrook, 4951 Lake Brook Dr. The event includes a 5K, 1K and Tot Trot for children five and under. For details, visit http://tinyurl.com/bg88clv

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

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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