THURSDAY MAY 3, 2012

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LETIP OF MIDLOTHIAN

Meets every Thursday morning 7:01 -8:30am

at the Holiday Inn Express (Brandermill) 5030 West Village Green Drive Midlothian VA

Business Networking Event $8.00 includes breakfast buffet

Email: Susan@SusanMageeHomes.com for more info

 

An Evening With Your Community: How you can make a difference

Thursday, May 3 6:00p
at Visual Arts Center of Richmond, Richmond, VA

Community Conversation – Notes from a Native Daughter

Thursday, May 3 6:00p to 8:00p
Price: Free
Phone: (804) 649-0711
Age Suitability: All Ages

The lecture portion of the program will feature Dr. Carmen Foster who will discuss her first-hand experiences growing up in Richmond. Foster will weave threads of community and family into legacy narratives to deepen knowledge of black Richmond’s cultural and educational heritage. Her conversation will spotlight Hartshorn Memorial College and Alice Jackson Stuart, a proud Hartshorn graduate who was denied entry into UVA’s graduate school in 1935.Event Website

 

16th Annual Community Service Awards

Thursday, May 3 6:00p to 9:00p
Price: $50
Phone: (804) 545-5947

Celebrate outstanding community volunteers on Thursday, May 3, with food, drinks, the Million Blooms exhibit, and a special awards ceremony. Proceeds benefit Commonwealth Catholic Charities. Reservations are $50 each and are all-inclusive. Award winners this year include former mayor Geline Williams and Bliley Funeral Homes.Event Website

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012

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Your Personal Image Determines Your Professional Arrival: First Class? or Bulk Mail?

Wednesday, May 2 7:30a to 9:00a
at Willow Oaks Country Club, Richmond, VA
Price: Registration includes a buffet breakfast and costs $25 for guests and $15 for members. Walk-in late fee is an additional $5.
Phone: (804) 241-0416
 Did you know that women who take the time to appropriately wear makeup and look professional earn 30% more than women who “can’t be bothered”? In today’s challenging economic times, looking good has never been so important for your career! On May 2, River City Express Network is excited to host “Your Personal Image Determines Your Professional Arrival” presented by image and beauty expert Susie Galvez (www.SusieGalvez.com). This month’s meeting sponsor is Mary Foley (http://www.maryfoley.com).Event Website

Godwin High School Theatre presents “Damn Yankees”

Wednesday, May 2 7:30p
at Godwin High School, Henrico, VA
Price: $8 in advance and $10 at the door
Age Suitability: All Ages

“Damn Yankees” will be performed by Godwin High School Theatre May 2, 3, 4 and 5 at 7:30pm each night. Tickets are available at the school $8.00 before opening night and $10 at the door.

 

 

TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012

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Midlothian Garden Club Meeting

Tuesday, May 1 10:30a
at Bethel Baptist church, Midlothian, VA

The Midlothian Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 1 at 10:30 AM at Bethel Baptist Church, 1100 Huguenot Springs Road, Midlothian. The program–”Colorful Containers-Transform your Space in a Snap!”– will be presented by Beth Burrell of The Giving Tree Garden. She will have a power point presentation as well as a “how-to” demonstration. Lunch will be served at noon. The public and guests are welcome to attend. Call Sandy at 379-4515 or Dolores at 794-3002 for more info.

 

Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour

Tuesday, May 1 10:00a to 11:30a
at Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, VA
Price: $10 ($5 for History Center members)
Phone: (804) 649-0711, ext. 301

Learn about the cemetery’s history, artwork, symbolism and famous residents, including two U.S. Presidents, writer Ellen Glasgow, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and Generals George Pickett and J.E.B. Stuart. Meet at the rear of the stone structure on the left at the cemetery entrance, Cherry and Albemarle streets.Event Website

 

Richmond Flying Squirrels vs. Bowie Baysox

Tuesday, May 1 6:35p
at The Diamond, Richmond, VA

City Center Walk

Tuesday, May 1 10:30a to 12:00p
at Richmond Visitors Center, Richmond, VA
Price: $10 ($5 for History Center members)
Phone: (804) 649-0711, ext.301

 The History Center is pleased to partner with Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau to present a walking tour of E. Broad and Grace streets in downtown Richmond, including the CenterStage complex, the National, the Virginia State Capitol and the former Miller & Rhoads building, now converted into a hotel and condominiums. Meet at the Richmond Visitor Center, 405 N. 3rd Street.Event Website

Club Mom at Chesterfield Towne Center

Tuesday, May 1 9:00a to 11:00a
at Chesterfield Towne Center, Richmond, VA
Price: FREE
Phone: (804) 794-4662

Join us at Chesterfield Towne Center Tuesday, May 1st from 9-11 am for Club Mom in the food court. Free breakfast for kids under 12, free live entertainment by Mickey’s Magic Show! Event Website

 

HELP How To Enjoy Living with a Pre-adolescent (Parents of Children 9-13yrs)

Tuesday, May 1 6:30p
at Bon Secours Innsbrook, Glen Allen, VA

Gain insight into normal concerns during the middle school years. Discuss gender differences during this developmental stage.

 

Bon Air Toastmasters

Tuesday, May 1 5:15p to 6:30p
at CarePoint Executive Board Room, Glen Allen, VA
Price: No Charge to Visit
Phone: (804) 302-7350
Age Suitability: 18 and up

The mission of the Bon Air Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. We meet every Tuesday in the 3rd floor Board Room of the CarePoint Building at 4860 Cox Road, Glen Allen VA 23060 (in Innsbrook). Guests are always welcome and no RSVP is required.Event Website

Monday, April 30,2012

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EXHIBIT: Pinwheels for Prevention Garden, Children’s Garden

Monday, Apr 30 9:00a to 5:00p
Price: Regular Garden Admission
Phone: (804) 262-9887

 In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, 3,000+ pinwheels will be “planted” in the Children’s Garden, each representing a child served this past year by Prevent Child Abuse Virginia’s Healthy Families program.Event Website

Cooking with Jesse: Cinco de Mayo

Monday, Apr 30 1:00p
at Whole Foods Market, Glen Allen, VA

Jesse will show you how to cook some special Mexican dishes for your Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY REBECCA AND RACHEL!

Sunday, April 29,2012

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OPEN HOUSE  Sunday,2:00-4:00

2334 Georges RD Powhatan, VA

Southside Vendors Market

Sunday, Apr 29 7:00a
at Southside Vendors Market, Midlothian,VA

Vendors, crafters, Flea Market every Saturday & Sunday 7am – 2pm
Special Events thru the Season!  Check Web Site WWW.SouthsideVendorsMkt.com
Snack Bar Open 8am – 1pm Event Website

Richmond Homearama Wine and Jazz Weekend

Sunday, Apr 29 12:00p to 5:00p
at Summer Lake, Moseley, VA

Wine & Jazz Weekend April 28 & 29 – 12-5 pm
Enjoy Tastings from Grayhaven Winery, Lake Anna Winery, and Woodland Vineyard Farm Winery. Jazz from Debo Dabney & Co. Sponsored by: Royal Dominion Homes & SunTrust MortgageEvent Website

Richmond Flying Squirrels vs. New Britain Rock Cats

Sunday, Apr 29 2:05p
at The Diamond, Richmond, VA

Main Street Recycled Walking Tour

Sunday, Apr 29 2:00p to 4:00p
at 14th and Main Streets, Richmond, VA

This historic business district long known for its 19th and 20th century iron fronts and high rises, is now being viewed by developers as an opportunity for urban residential growth. The tour focuses on the history of the area, the architectural styles and ornamentation of these buildings and their adaptive reuse for the 21st century. Event Website

Main Street Recycled Walking Tour

Sunday, Apr 29 2:00p to 4:00p
at 14th and Main Streets, Richmond, VA

This historic business district long known for its 19th and 20th century iron fronts and high rises, is now being viewed by developers as an opportunity for urban residential growth. The tour focuses on the history of the area, the architectural styles and ornamentation of these buildings and their adaptive reuse for the 21st century.  Event Website

 

Free Entrance Day

Sunday, Apr 29 8:00a
Price: Free
Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.

April 28, 2012

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YMCA Healthy Kids Day® and Walk – in partnership with Bon Secours

Saturday, Apr 28 11:00a              to 2:00p
            atMidlothian YMCA,Midlothian,VA

Healthy Kids Day® and Walk is a FREE community event that helps families find fun through active play and educational opportunities and inspires them to carry that spirit of fun throughout their summer. Bring the family for a day of play, fun fitness activities, interactive nutrition demos and a family walk.

Price: Free
Age Suitability:All Ages
The Great Gator 5K & Kids Fun Run

Saturday, Apr 28 9:00a
            atSwift Creek Elementary School,Midlothian,VA

Swift Creek Elementary School 5K & Kids Fun Run with after party and raffle. The event focuses on celebrating healthy living as a community.

Event Website

Southside Vendors Market
Saturday, Apr 28 7:00a
            atSouthside Vendors Market,Midlothian,VA

Vendors, crafters, Flea Market every Saturday & Sunday 7am – 2pm Special Events thru the Season ! Check Web Site WWW.SouthsideVendorsMkt.com Snack Bar Open 8am – 1pm also @ The Market,, J.M.W.Motorsports Inc.R/C Park Dirt and paved tracks for radio controled vehicles Check www.jmwmotorsports.

Phone: (804) 212-5272
Love’s Labor Lost

Saturday, Apr 28 7:00p              to 8:30p
Age Suitability:Teens and up
The Theatre on the James presents Love’s Labor Lost on April 26, 27, and 28th at 7:00. This is a contemporary play based on the original Shakespeare works. Tickets are limited and will be sold in advance to students. Tickets can also be purchased at the door at 6:30pm each night.
Community BBQ with Live Music

Saturday, Apr 28 3:00p
            atAmerican Legion Post 186,Midlothian,VA

Price: $15.00

Phone: (804) 794-9785
Age Suitability:All Ages
American Legion Post 186 Spring BBQ.  $15.00 per person age 12 and up, $7 for kids 11 and under.  Event is held at 901 Otterdale Road, Midlothian, VA 23113.  Call 804-794-9785 to order Your tickets.  Great music, lots of great BBQ, cole slaw, beans and more.
Pocahontas, Rocke Hall and the Powhatan People

Saturday, Apr 28 10:00a              to 5:00p
            atHenricus Historical Park,Chester,VA

Price: Free for Henricus Foundation Patrons, $8 for adults and $6 for children 3-12

Phone: (804) 748-1613
Age Suitability:All Ages
This event will focus on the life of Pocahontas at the settlements around Henricus, 1613-1614, when Pocahontas was brought upriver by Sir Thomas Dale and urged towards conversion by Reverend Alexander Whitaker. The daily lives of most Powhatan Indians will be re-enacted in the time that Pocahontas was brought to Henricus.
Shadrock Music Festival

Saturday, Apr 28 12:00p              to 11:00p
            atBrown’s Island,Richmond,VA

Price: $30-$35

Style Weekly’s first ever Shadrock Music Festival featuring De La Soul, Yo La Tengo, Dum Dum Girls, Shabazz Palaces, Invisible Hand, Photosynthesizers, Kid Is Qual and Kepone.
2012 Ladybug Winetasting & Silent Auction

Saturday, Apr 28 5:30p              to 9:30p
            atPlant Zero,Richmond,VA

Price: $80 in advance and $90 at the door.

Phone: (804) 358-1874
Age Suitability:21 and up
For the twelfth year, the Greater Richmond ARC, in partnership with Featured Wineries, Select Restaurants and Community Sponsors, is raising funds to help young children with developmental disabilities and delays to achieve to their fullest potential. No family should be turned away! Experience a sampling of fine wine and food prepared on-site by some of Richmond’s finest restaurants at the Ladybug Fund Winetasting & Silent Auction.
Mayor’s ‘Get Healthy – Stay Healthy’ Health Expo

Saturday, Apr 28 10:00a              to 4:00p
            atThe Greater Richmond Convention Center,Richmond,VA

Price: Free

Phone: (804) 646-5823
Age Suitability:All Ages
The official kickoff  of Mayor Dwight C. Jones’ Healthy Richmond Campaign to Continue to “Build A Better Richmond”. An exciting fun event that will help you Get Healthy – Stay Healthy!
Richmond Slow Art Day – Virginia Museum of Fine Art – April 28, 2012

Saturday, Apr 28 11:00a
            atVirginia Museum of Fine Arts,Richmond,VA

Price: Free

Age Suitability:None Specified

Slow Art Day is a worldwide celebration of art that encourages people to look at art SLOWLY – and thereby experience art in a new way. You can see more about Slow Art Day and the mission behind it on our website: http://SlowArtDay.com. As Slow Art Day approaches, you’ll hear from your host with more information, as well as instructions about what to do when you arrive for Slow Art Day.
Woofstock

Saturday, Apr 28 9:30a              to 2:00p
            atWoofstock,Richmond,VA

Price: Free

Woofstock is Richmond Animal League’s family and pet-friendly festival featuring live music, food, drinks, activities for kids and pets and much, much more! Kicking off the day’s festivities will be the annual Strut Your Mutt Walk, where packs of pets and their humans will parade around the event grounds to get the party started.

OPEN HOUSE

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Sunday April 29,2012

2:00 until 4:00

2334 Georges Road Powhatan VA

http://susanmageehomes.com/2334-georges-rd/

Easter Bunny Photos at Chesterfield Towne Center

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Thursday, Apr 5 11:00a  to 8:00p

            at Chesterfield Towne Center Mall, Richmond,VA

The Easter Bunny will be at CTC from 3/24-4/7 for photographs. Please check www.chesterfieldcenter.com for photo package details.

Price: Various Photo Package Prices
Phone: 794-6442
Age Suitability: All Ages

The Easter Bunny will be at CTC from 3/24-4/7 for photographs. Please check www.chesterfieldcenter.com for photo package details.

Easter Weekend with Peter Rabbit

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Saturday, Apr 7 1:00p to 4:00p

            at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Henrico,VA

Peter Rabbit greets visitors and poses for photographs (both days).  Concert by the Richmond Concert Band on the lawn at Bloemendaal House(Sat. 2-3 p.m); Easter Brunch in the Tea House by reservation (Sunday)

Price: Regular Garden Admission
Phone: (804) 262-9887
Age Suitability:Kids and up

Event Website

Maymont’s Fairy Chase

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Tuesday, Apr 10 10:00a to 12:00p

Price: $20 per child/$18 members
Phone: 804-358-7166, ext. 329
Age Suitability:Kids and up

Do you believe in fairies? Enjoy a magical morning playing games, make wishes, hear stories and receive your very own wings and wand as you learn what fairies like to do and where they like to hide. Clues guide you around the lawns of Maymont as you search for faries, finding treasures along the way. Fairy cakes and lemonade complete this enchanting program. Meet at Maymont’s Carriage House. Ages 4-8. $20 per child/$18 members. Register by April 9 call 804-358-7166, ext. 329.

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