21st annual Great Varina Shrimp Feast to take place at Warwick Park Race Track

May 17 2013 - The event will include live music by Rip Tide, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., $8 to $30
The 21st annual Great Varina Shrimp Feast will take place from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Warwick Park Race Track, 1001 Warwick Rd. The event will include live music by Rip Tide. Admission is $25 to $30 for adults, $8 for children ages 6-12 and free for those under six. For details, call 795-2893.

Walk Like Madd to take place at Dorey Park

May 18 2013 - This is Mothers Against Drunk Driving's biggest fundraiser of the year, 9 a.m.,
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will host its biggest fundraiser of the year, Walk Like Madd, at Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Rd. The opening ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. with the walk starting at 9:30 a.m. For details, call 353-7121 or visit http://www.walklikemadd.org

Armour House & Gardens to host May Play Day

May 18 2013 - Enjoy old-fashioned family fun, games, crafts, gardening activities, tours and more, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Free
The Armour House & Gardens, located at 4001 Clarendon Rd., will host a May Play Day from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy old-fashioned family fun, music, games, crafts, gardening activities, food vendors and more. The Armour House and its gardens will be open for tours as well. Admission is free. For details, call 343-3506 or visit http://www.henricorecandparks.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

Walk Like Madd to take place at Dorey Park

May 18 2013 - , 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will host its biggest fundraiser of the year, Walk Like Madd, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Rd. The opening ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. with the walk starting at 9:30 a.m. For details, call 353-7121 or visit http://www.walklikemadd.org

Clarke-Palmore House Museum to host Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social

May 19 2013 - Bruster's ice cream, tours, period music and old-fashioned games, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Free
Clarke-Palmore House Museum, 904 McCoul St., will host an Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Treat your taste buds to Bruster’s ice cream, tour the historic house and try out some old-fashioned games while listening to the toe-tapping sounds of period music. Admission is free. For details, call 652-3411 or visit http://www.henricorecandparks.com

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

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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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