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Children’s Theatre to perform

The Chesterfield Children’s Theatre will present “Little Women” and “A Little Princess” as one-act plays on March 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. at Bailey Bridge Middle School Auditorium. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students; toddlers are free. All Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are admitted free if wearing their uniforms.

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Senior programs offered at Midlothian YMCA in February

The Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering a series of programs for adults 50 and older this winter at the Midlothian YMCA, 737 Coalfield Road. Call 804-748-1623 to register. A full list of programs can be found in the current Program Guide, available online at chesterfield.gov.

Basic Pickleball

Learn the basics, including rules and techniques. All equipment provided. Participants should wear low-tread shoes and bring water.

Mondays, Feb.

Senior programs offered at Bon Air Baptist Church in February

The Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering two programs for adults 50 and older this winter at Bon Air Baptist Church, 2531 Buford Road. Call 804-748-4135 for more information. A full list of programs can be found in the current Program Guide, available online at chesterfield.gov.

 

Free Luncheon with Joe B.

Seniors can enjoy a free luncheon and entertainment provided by recording artist Joe B. This program is provided by Elmcroft. Register by Feb. 5 at 748-4135.

Wednesday, Feb.

Boat parade lights up James

Hundreds of people crowded Osborne Boat Landing in Varina to watch the James River Boat Parade of Lights Dec. 8. Attendees enjoyed music, hot chocolate and food while they waited for – and later watched – about two dozen decorated boats cruise along the James River... Read More

Halloween Adoption Specials at Richmond Animal League

Halloween Adoption Specials at Richmond Animal League

Did you know that….

  • Black pets are consistently the last to be adopted from animal shelters?
  • There are no definitive studies showing that it is “dangerous” to adopt out black cats around Halloween?

So, we here at RAL are instead celebrating our spooky canines and felines this year! Adopt a black dog or black/orange cat during the week leading up to Halloween (Tuesday October 23 through Wednesday October 31) and receive:

  • $25 off dog adoption fees!
  • A goodie bag of (tricks and) treats for the cats! And cat adoption fees are just $10!

And, for those visitors who wear a costume when they come to visit us that week, we’ll extend our special promotion to ANY RAL pet!

Moon Landing Anniversary

July 20, 1969 was a big day for astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin when they became the first humans to land on the moon. Six hours later, on July 21, Armstrong became the first person to actually step onto the moon, which he described to a world-wide audience on live television as "one small step for man..." Watch the full quote and learn some other cool things about that historic lunar landing on this Science Museum of Virginia video!

Stay Cool at MRPS' "Pups by the Pool" Adoption Event

Stay Cool at MRPS' "Pups by the Pool" Adoption Event

Just in time for--slightly--cooler weather, Metro Richmond Pet Savers is holding their monthly adoption event next Saturday, July 16, at the Hull Street PetSmart. More than twenty different animal-related organizations will be in attendance, along with plenty of adoptable dogs and cats. Owned pets are welcome to come and visit, and the event is fun for the whole family! If you've been considering adopting a new pet, this is the perfect place to meet some of the area's most eligible animals. This month's event, "Pups by the Pool," will feature fun and games for the family, kiddy pools for the pets, music, food, and more.

This event runs from 11:00am to 3:00pm, and the exact address is 12264 Chattanooga Plaza, Midlothian VA, 23112.

Metro Richmond Pet Savers is a coalition of local rescue groups, government shelters, and educational organizations, who, along with PetSmart, have teamed up to reduce euthanasia rates in our community.