Looking ahead to spring? Would you like to refine, refresh, and restore?
Well you’re in luck! ReVive will soon be hosting a private show of slightly or never-worn fashions. Not sure about this? Then read on.
ReVive hosts seasonal boutique consignment events, and offers personalized wardrobe and shopping consultations. They have incredible designer clothes and accessories at bargain prices. And best of all, you can enjoy wine and consign at the same time – ReVive, The Wine Loft, and Spirited Art are joining together for this awesome shopping experience!
Shows are semi annual for the Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer seasons. They are upscale shows of slightly- or never-worn fashions. They partner with primarily women-owned, LOCAL boutiques and businesses to offer new fashions and accessories in addition to consignments.
In addition to their shows, they:
Kathy Bogaz and Karen Phillips founded ReVive after realizing a strong desire to return to their passion for fashion after careers in the corporate world and special event planning. Both have BA’s in Fashion Merchandising and Design and extensive experience in retail, sales and marketing — but it is their love of self expression through clothes, shoes, and cosmetics that drove them to help others do the same.
Don’t miss our mega-listing of Richmond Summer Camp 2013 options for kids of all ages.
ALWAYS check dates, times and locations of events as they may change after posting here.
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ONGOING
Now Through March 10
No Two Alike: Snow Crystal Microphotography. Explore the work of physicist Kenneth G. Libbrecht which captures intricate details of snow crystals. Peruse snow facts find out the answer to the question “Is it true that no two snowflakes alike?” Included with exhibit admission.
Element 50 — Tin: Now-Sunday, March 10 – Artist Paul Teeples creates sculptures by repurposing castoff architectural and domestic items. Explore this display of works created from tin items that were discarded or found in thrift shops. Located in Periodic Table café.
Now Through April 28, 2013
Raise the Roof at the Science Museum of Virginia. Check out our Real Richmond Review here. If walls could talk, what would they say? Explore buildings and structures in a new light as you discover the stories behind the structures through a variety of interactive experiences. Included with exhibit admission.
Now Through April 30
Born to be Wild at IMAX Dome. Born to be Wild is an inspiring story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them — saving endangered species one life at a time.$9 general admission, $5 for members. Showing through April 30.
Now Through Monday June 3
They Call it Stormy Weather: How Artists See the Weather and the Seasons. Explore artists’ depictions of weather from thunderstorms on powerful, wild seas to sunny skies above spring fields. The photographic reproductions are on loan from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Included with exhibit admission.
March 1 – 7, 2013
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday at many local Henrico Library events throughout the week.
March 1-30, 2013
March is Reading Month at CMoR. Different stories throughout the month at all locations.
Chesterfield Nights at CMoR March 1-28, 2013. Join us weeknights in March at CMoR Chesterfield for extended hours! Children enrolled in Chesterfield County Elementary Schools receive free admission beginning at 5:00pm with voucher, good for any weeknight during the month of March. Adults are only $4 from 5:00pm-7:00pm CMoR Members are ALWAYS FREE!
Friday March 7 – Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Breast in Show - Visit the website or call 804.282.2620 for tickets and specific show dates/times. Breast In Show is a musical about breast cancer with six performances at the Virginia Repertory Theatre, March 7 – March 19, 2013. The cast is awesome, the venue is exciting and the producer, director, musical director and choreographer are acclaimed professionals that have all made a special personal commitment to bring this groundbreaking show to life.
Friday, March 8- Saturday, March 30, 2013
Photos with the Easter Bunny: March 8 – 30. jcpenney Court. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos Mondays-Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Sundays Noon – 6:00 p.m. Visit www.virginiacentercommons.com for hours and photo package information.
Friday March 15 – Sunday May 12, 2013
Architecture in Virginia: The Old Dominion – Examine photographs and descriptions of 24 significant examples of Virginia architecture built primarily between 1780 and 1861. The collection is on loan from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Included with exhibit admission.
EVENTS BY DAY OF THE WEEK
Monday, March 4
Richmond’s Civil War Railroads Varina Branch Library at 7:00 pm. Railroads were a vital part of Civil War strategy. Bert Dunkerly, National Park Service Ranger, will discuss how both sides managed their railroads during the war, with a specific emphasis on railroads in Richmond and Virginia.
Flying Squirrels Fan Fest. The Flying Squirrels will celebrate the beginning of individual game ticket sales with an action-packed two-day FREE Fan Fest beginning on the evening of Friday, March 4th. The festival will include the first-ever Parney’s Diamond Camp Out at the ballpark on Friday night and the unveiling of the team’s new rally pig during a ceremony on the morning of Saturday, March 5th.
Tuesday, March 5
All Fired Up – Your Youngster & You: “Lucky To Be Yours” Plate – Come in on Tuesday, March 5th and we’ll help you get the perfect print from your infant or toddler and turn it into a St. Patrick’s Day-themed keepsake plate that will last a lifetime. We have designs for both footprints (recommended for infants) and handprints (for toddlers and above). Cost is only $30 per project. We strongly recommend calling ahead to reserve a half-hour appointment.
Flying Squirrels Fan Fest. The Flying Squirrels will celebrate the beginning of individual game ticket sales with an action-packed two-day FREE Fan Fest beginning on the evening of Friday, March 4th. The festival will include the first-ever Parney’s Diamond Camp Out at the ballpark on Friday night and the unveiling of the team’s new rally pig during a ceremony on the morning of Saturday, March 5th.
Establishing Rules, Boundaries and Consequences with Your Child 11-15 years. Adolescence is a time defined for parents by difficulty with boundaries and discipline. Discuss effective means of setting rules, boundaries and consequences while encouraging autonomy in your child. Location: 5206 Markel Rd., Suite 300, 23230 Instructor: Sue Striano – Across from Willow Lawn; Continental Bldg.804-545-1272 to register.
Tuesday Trail Tales at CMoR Short Pump. 10:30am.
Chesterfield Nights at CMoR. Join us weeknights in March at CMoR Chesterfield for extended hours! Children enrolled in Chesterfield County Elementary Schools receive free admission beginning at 5:00pm with voucher*, good for any weeknight during the month of March.All others are only $4 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. CMoR Members are ALWAYS FREE!
Your Youngster and You at All Fired Up. Call for an appointment to make a “Lucky to be Yours” plate with your infant’s or toddler’s footprints. 804-355-3412.
All-Pro Dad. Using the nationally recognized program, First Things First provides a unique chance for dads to interact with their kids (pre-K to elementary age) in a fun-filled, engaged environment with a pizza dinner. Register: 804-288-3431.
Wednesday, March 6
WINE DOWN RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 20, 2013 DUE TO SNOW! Wine Down to benefit Prom Bring It! Wine, food, fun and raffles. Join other women and men who are passionate about fundraising and supporting our community.
Tonight’s Job Fair at The Diamond has been postponed until next Wed. 5:30-8:00pm.. The Flying Squirrels are hosting a job fair on March 6th from 5:30-8 PM and on March 9th from 9AM-Noon. Positions that will be interviewed are Concession Cashiers, Cooks, Vendors, Merchandise Assistants, and Ticket Sellers.
UPDATED ON 3/6/13: Due to inclement weather, CMoR Short Pump and CMoR Chesterfield will be CLOSED today, March 6, 2013. CMoR Central will be OPEN for regular museum hours: 9:30am – 5:00pm. Chesterfield Nights at CMoR. Join us weeknights in March at CMoR Chesterfield for extended hours! Children enrolled in Chesterfield County Elementary Schools receive free admission beginning at 5:00pm with voucher*, good for any weeknight during the month of March.All others are only $4 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. CMoR Members are ALWAYS FREE!
Thursday, March 7
The Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering three guided nature hikes along Virginia scenic trails. All fees include transportation from Rockwood Nature Center. Learn more about one of the local parks, Pocahontas State Park, Thursday, March 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy an easy 2.5-mile hike around Beaver Lake, and learn more about the Civilian Conservation Corps and the history of its handiwork in the park. For more information about any of the hikes, call 804-318-8735. To register, call 804-748-1623.
Chesterfield Nights at CMoR. Join us weeknights in March at CMoR Chesterfield for extended hours! Children enrolled in Chesterfield County Elementary Schools receive free admission beginning at 5:00pm with voucher*, good for any weeknight during the month of March.All others are only $4 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. CMoR Members are ALWAYS FREE!
Barnes & Noble Storytime at Short Pump. 10:30am. Join each Thursday for our Children’s Storytime. On the third Thursday of each month, we’ll have a special visit from Seymour and the Children’s Museum.
Little Kids, Big Questions: Sleep. Find out how you can use soothing settings, rituals and routines to help your child develop the skill of falling asleep. Learn how to help your child establish healthy sleep patterns. Come away with suggestions for what to do when your child doesn’t fall asleep easily or doesn’t stay in bed. Register: 804-545-1272.
Learning Differences Simulation at New Community School 6:30pm-8:30pm. Experience firsthand what it is like to have a learning disability. Find out how it feels to not be able to read the words on a page and how frustrating it is to have information in your brain, but not be able to put it down on paper. On March 7 from 6:30-8:30pm, The New Community School will host live learning differences simulations that are free and open to the public. Multiple stations will allow parents, teachers, and other professionals to experience what it is like to learn differently. This simulation is designed to increase awareness of the difficulties and frustrations that people with dyslexia encounter daily with reading, writing, and spelling.
DadChat at Northside Grill. Talking about being a dad is something that we men don’t do. It somehow isn’t cool to talk around the water cooler or in the lunchroom at work about your kid’s poop, helping with homework, or how to stay in your daughter’s life as she grows up. DadChat is a time for those conversations.
My Name is Asher Lev. Follow the journey of a young Jewish painter torn between his Hassidic upbringing and his desperate need to fulfill his artistic promise. This stirring adaptation of a modern classic presents a heartbreaking and triumphant vision of what it means to be an artist.
Friday, March 8
Science Museum Camp In. Try your hand at designing and building structures, watch a giant-screen film in the IMAX®DOME and explore Museum exhibits after hours at this fun overnight!
The Secret Society of Candy Taster’s Meeting 6pm-7pm. Bring in your sweet report cards to Sweet Spot! An all A or A/B report card gets you 20% off your total purchase AND enter your name into our raffle to attend our Secret Society of Candy Tasters Meeting. We’ll select 12 lucky names to attend our meeting where you become a candy critic and sample all new candies! Don’t forget your secret password to enter the meeting! Call us at 360-7768 for more details.
Saturday, March 9
Free to Breathe Run/Walk All proceeds help support the National Lung Cancer Partnership’s vital research, education and awareness programs. For more information, to register or donate, visit www.FreetoBreathe.org/richmond
The Flying Squirrels are hosting a job fair on March 9th from 9AM-Noon. Positions that will be interviewed are Concession Cashiers, Cooks, Vendors, Merchandise Assistants, and Ticket Sellers.
VCU: Alternative Eats Meet at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart steps, 800 S. Cathedral Pl. 2-4:30 pm. $44.46 – Tickets must be purchased in advance. (804) 840-5318.
Kids Carniball at CMoR! Join us for our 13th Annual Kids’ Carniball: Destination Germany! on Saturday, March 9th from 10am-4pm.
Celebrate Reading Month at CMoR!
Act One Kickoff Festival at Chester Library. It’s free – Bring the family for some theatrical fun. Crafts, live animals, food, activities, and meet the characters from the new library play, Karma Wilson’s “Bear Feels Scared.” At 10:30 a.m. there will be a workshop about theatrical storytelling.
Rockin Cabin Feber Reliever with the Silly Bus.10am. Let’s celebrate Spring with Silly Bus! Join us for a fun filled educational concert with our friends Silly Bus. This concert will be held in the Gottwald Playhouse. Tickets are available at the CenterStage Box Office and on etix.com.
Forest Hill 5k at Forest Hill Park. 9am.
Spring Spectacular Candy Land Pageant at New Life Outreach. Chocolates and treats, a child’s dream. This is going to be the sweetest pageant ever, with a Candy Land theme! Natural pageant. Girls and guys ages 0-18. Every Contestant goes home with a tiara and trophy. No pageant experience needed. Great pageant for first timers. Fun for the whole family with prize giveaways. (804) 677-9625.
TCBY Frozen Yogurt grand opening – free yogurt, balloon artists, music and fun.
SAMOM Sale with Everything for Kids for moms of multiples. Clothing, toys, equipment, and more.
HOPE5k. Join us for a morning of fun at the 3rd annual Hope 5k on March 9, 2013. Registration is at Hope Church and the run begins at the West Creek entrance at 8:30. Join us after for the Kids’ Mile and Family Festival at Hope Church.
Richmond Camp and Activities Fair at Chesterfield Towne Center 11am-5pm. One stop shop for finding your summer camp needs! Meet face to face with representatives for many camps local and national!
Sunday, March 10
Celebrate Reading Month at CMoR! 10am-4pm.
Where’s My Homework? Uof R. Papers, Papers, Everywhere! Are your grades suffering because you have trouble keeping up with all of your school papers? Is your binder bursting at the seams because you have every kept piece of paper since Sept? Is your backpack a black hole that mysteriously sucks things into another dimension, never to be found by you again? Then you need this class for you. In this session, students will learn successful paper management techniques. Email with questions.
Tickles & Giggles Children’s Consignment Sale!
Be a CONSIGNOR, a VOLUNTEER, or just come and SHOP!
Register at www.ticklesandgiggles.net
SATURDAY
March 23rd, 2013
8am-6pm
SUNDAY 50% Off
March 24th, 2013
9am-2pm
Presidential Business Park
323 Business Lane
Ashland, Virginia 23005
(Near Ashland Walmart)
This consignment sale also helps benefit Hanover Safe Place.
Hanover Safe Place is the Domestic and Sexual violence
shelter and resource center for Hanover County.
Visit us at www.ticklesandgiggles.net
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Feb 28-March 5
Canterbury Shopping Center
10618 Patterson Ave.
What’s New:
Jewelry, Jewelry, Jewelry:
Henleava & Stella & Dot
Michael Stars T’s
Liza Byrd
Designer Dresses like Velvet, Rachel Zoe, Jay Godfrey
Designer Jeans like William Rast, 7 for all Mankind, J Brand
Kids Brands: Le Top, Kissy Kissy, Wes & Willy, Rabbit Moon, Jeanine Johnson, Zutano, One Kid, Sweet Potatoes, Pink Chicken, Lilly Pulitzer & More
Castles & Crowns Trunks
Smocking Galore
Baby, baby and more baby
Thousands of NEW boutique items sizes 0-16
Bows, bows & more bows
Facebook & Tweeters 8-9AM
Friday, March 1st 9AM – 7PM
Saturday, March 2nd 9AM – 5PM
Sunday, March 3rd 9-3PM – 50% off sale
Monday, March 4th 9AM – 2PM – 50% off sale
Tuesday, March 5th 9AM – 2PM – 50% off sale 6-9PM
Tickles and Giggles is a 3-day event that takes place twice-a-year in Hanover, Virginia. They join with local families who would like to sell their children’s high-quality items at unbelievable discounts. All of the items are in like-new condition, yet sell for a fraction of their retail value.
Consignors love the highly organized events because they can sell their items without the hassle of having a garage sale or selling online. Shoppers love the events because they are one-stop shopping for all of their children’s needs. They reward volunteers with extra earnings and an exclusive pre-sale shopping event too!
Become a consignor, a volunteer, or just come and SHOP at the big Tickles & Giggles Children’s Consignment Sale. Consignor registration is through August 20 at 6 a.m. Item entries are accepted August 23 at 6 a.m. Volunteer sign-ups are accepted through August 23 at 6 a.m.. Visit the website for more details.
Sale hours and location:
The Tickles & Giggles consignment sale helps benefit Hanover Safe Place. Hanover Safe Place is the Domestic and Sexual violence shelter and resource center for Hanover County.
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Everything Under The Sun Sale
Saturday, May 5th
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Rain or Shine
Bethia Methodist United Church
10700 Winterpock Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
MOPS consignment sale offers items for children, adults & a variety of household items. You will find clothing for the family, toys, bedding, furniture & much more. 40+ Sellers. Located in Seed Hall
Cash Only. Items starting at 50 cents.
Please contact bethiamops@yahoo.com for additional information.
In addition to the consignment sale a variety of other vendors will be available to sell items of their own. Breakfast, lunch & baked goods will be sold.
Sponsored by Bethia United Methodist Church
]]>Southside Area Mothers of Multiples makes it easier to get the things you need for your kids. Their semi-annual Spring Consignment Sale is gearing up for Saturday March 24, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. This is a mega-event that offers plenty of gently used infant/children’s clothing as well as maternity items. Equipment, bedding, books, toys and much, much more are also available.
This is not your average yard sale or consignment sale. There are thousands of items priced at just $.50 and up. Cash only is accepted and it will be held rain or shine. No strollers allowed please. Shopping bags are provided and it will be a fun event for moms of multiples and others.
Sales are held at Manchester Middle School, 7401 Hull Street Road, Richmond, VA, 23235.
]]>Tickles & Giggles Children’s Consignment is taking registrations now for consignments. When you consign with them, you get up to 70% of the selling price on all of your items, are invited to shop before the public does, and receive a check within two weeks. Great benefits for no work!
Tickles & Giggles does all of the promotion and advertising for you. It’s that easy and it’s tons of fun with hundreds of shoppers.
The actual sale is Saturday, March 24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday March 25 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. (50% off on Sunday). It’s held at Presidential Business Park, 325 Business Lane, Ashland, VA (near Wal-Mart).
To make the event even more worthwhile, a portion of the proceeds benefit Hanover Safe Place which is a Domestic and Sexual violence shelter and resource center. They offer support and services to victims of domestic and sexual violence.
Register now to become a consignor, and mark your calendar for the big sale event in March. Be sure to use your Savvy Saver discount when you shop too.
Turn something old into something new for your kids.
Tickles & Giggles is an advertiser on Richmondmom.com
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It’s that time again and you don’t want to miss this event so mark your calendars now.
The Kids Layne Fall Sale is September 14-18, 2011 at Canterbury Shopping Center. This is an incredible event that offers plenty of kids clothes, toys, and more. You’ll find boutique quality clothing, monogrammed tote bags, sleeping bags, painted children’s furniture, toys, puzzles, books, lunchbags and more.
With brands like Castles & Crowns smocked items, and thousands of pieces of Olive Juice, it’s a shopping extravaganza. Hundreds of items are priced at $7 or less. They have sizes 0-14 and you’ll even find Radio Flyer wagons, trikes, John Deere riding toys, bedding, dolls and accessories, and more.
What a great time for some early holiday shopping!
Win Prizes
You can volunteer and get some awesome prizes too. There’s even a special time for consignors and volunteers to shop and pregnant moms and grandparents get their own special day and time on September 14 at 7:30 p.m.
There are too many special days and times to list here so head over to the Kids Layne website and learn more. The public sale is September 16-19 with different hours daily so check out times on the website.
Canterbury Shopping Center is located at 10616 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23238.
Mark your calendar now and make plans to shop ’til you drop!
Kids Layne is an advertiser on Richmondmom.com
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