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Henrico schools to host golf tournaments

Three Henrico schools are planning golf tournaments later this spring to raise money for their athletic teams.

Hungary Creek Middle School will host its second annual Cougar Classic Golf Tournament beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, at The Hollows Golf Club, 14501 Greenwood Church Road in Montpelier. Proceeds from the tournament will be used primarily to replace uniforms, maintain equipment and secure officials.

To register for the tournament, e-mail Frank Wheeler at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or Jenn Sweazey at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

The Varina High School Athletics Booster Club will host its first golf tournament beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, at Brookwoods Golf Club, 7325 Club Drive in Quinton. For details about entering or sponsorship opportunities, visit http://www.vhsbluedevilathletics.com.

Byrd Middle School will host its tournament on Saturday, May 19, beginning at 11 a.m. at Mill Quarter Golf Club, 1525 Mill Quarter Road in Powhatan. To register for the tournament, email Victor Oliver at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or Dale King at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or visit http://www.henrico.k12.va.us/ms/byrd/index.html to download a form online.


Community

Raiders help ‘Stir It Up!’

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.

Henrico Junior 4-H camp registration open

For parents looking to keep their kids outside and away from the video games this summer, the Virginia Cooperative Extension is still accepting registrations for the 2013 Henrico Junior 4-H Camp.

The camp will be held June 17-23, and is open to boys and girls ages 9-13. A total of 10 spaces for boys and 27 spaces for girls remain available, and registration is open until May 24. The cost is $230, which includes lodging, meals, programs, instructional materials and charter bus transportation. > Read more.

Weekend Top 10

Shrimp, barbecue and ice cream definitely go together this weekend in Henrico! The kids might even enjoy a tea party with Alice and the Mad Hatter. Other fun events for the family are Imagination Richmond and May Play Day. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.

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Entertainment

Veteran restaurateur set to open in Short Pump

Tran’s Pho 1 Grill will serve Vietnamese fare
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

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
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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