Have you ever wondered about those great NASCAR races and what they’re really all about. Or are you already a diehard fan of racing? Either way, you’re going to love this Richmondom.com constest – just click here and you might win 2 FREE tickets to the upcoming race at southside VIRginia International Raceway at one of the best raceways in the country!

But act fast because this contest ends at 5:00pm on Wednesday, August 21, 2013! Tickets will be available to the winner at ‘will call’ on the day of the event.

Learn more about it below.

VIRginia International Raceway hosts NASCAR k&n pro series east race, The Biscuitville 125

NASCAR Makes Its First Appearance at VIRginia International Raceway Aug. 23-24

ALTON, VA. (Aug. 14, 2013) – VIRginia International Raceway will host its first NASCAR race, the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Biscuitville 125, Aug. 23-24. The NASCAR K&N Pro Series is the top step in NASCAR’s developmental ladder before drivers make the jump to the three top-ranking national series. The Biscuitville 125 will take place on VIR’s exciting North Course, which is 2.25 miles long with 22 turns and 100 feet of elevation changes.

“We’re so excited to have NASCAR here for the first time and to host the Biscuitville 125,” said Connie Nyholm, owner of VIR. “It’s going to be a fun couple of days for some of NASCAR’s top young drivers on a challenging road course unlike any other courses they are used to.”

VIR is one of only two road courses on the K&N Pro Series East schedule, which features 21 drivers. Current points leader Dylan Kwasniewski participated in a media day for the Biscuitville 125 and expressed his excitement for racing at VIR.

“I’ve been itching to get on a road course all season,” said Kwasniewski. “It’s a blast but it scares you a little the first time you go on there because you don’t know what’s next and how your car is going to work. It’s tight and challenging. I think it’s going to be a great race.”

As the title sponsor of the race, Biscuitville’s CEO Burney Jennings will serve as grand marshal. Jennings began his career with Biscuitville in 1988 as a baker in the company, which was founded by his father, and he took over as CEO in 1996. In addition, Kade Lambert, a sixth grade racecar driver with seven wins in the Bandolero Bandit Division, will be the Biscuitville 125’s honorary starter. Lambert, a Burlington, N.C. native, is the current Bandalero points leader for the Wake County Speedway. He also has Biscuitville connections, as his grandfather and uncle have worked for the company for more than 40 combined years.

Both known for their genuine Southern hospitality, Biscuitville and VIR form the perfect partnership to put on the Biscuitville 125. Tickets for the race are $15 for one day or $20 for both Friday and Saturday, and are available online at http://virnow.com or onsite at the VIR Box Office. To learn more about VIRginia International Raceway and its events, visit the website.

Enter our contest now and you might win 2 FREE tickets!

About VIRginia International Raceway

VIRginia International Raceway is one of America’s premier road courses, offering professional and amateur racing for modern and vintage classes while providing contemporary resort amenities. A prominent test facility for the automotive industry, VIR has the distinction of being named one of the top six courses in North America by Car & Driver. Southern roots and hospitality make it one of the friendliest.

Recognized as the country club of racing, VIR offers complementary amenities such as lodging, dining, a spa, an exclusive driver’s club, karting, off-road racing, skeet shooting, skid pad and more. The grounds also offer a unique setting and specialized facilities for corporate retreats, group activities and conference space. Onsite parcels are available for sale/lease to motorsports industry tenants.  For more information visits www.VIRnow.com, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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It’s refreshing and fun – after all, who doesn’t love a Coke product!?!

Win a family 4-pack of tickets to the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta during Labor Day Weekend or for use anytime through the end of this year. If you’re heading to the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game to see Virginia Tech play or planning a visit to Atlanta for the holiday, this is the perfect family prize.

Just click here to enter the contest.

But hurry because this contest ends Friday morning, August 30, 2013 at 10am.

(Only tickets to the World of Coca-Cola are included in this giveaway. Travel and other expenses are the responsibility of the winner).

We will announce the winner via email and on Facebook and tickets will be available at the Box Office at the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta. These tickets are graciously provided by the World of Coca-Cola.

Photo Source: http://www.worldofcoca-cola.com

And to make it more fun, let’s share the fun on Twitter using @WorldofCocaCola and on Facebook at this link. Prepare for your trip by clicking here for some fun facts at the history of Coca-Cola – like, Did you know? Coca-Cola sells soup in a can! Bistrone is a nourishing meal on the go, available in two flavors in Japan!

You can also learn about how Coca-Cola is supporting the environment at this link. You’ll find lots of educational tools, activities, experiments and more for children of all ages – elementary, middle, and high school – on their website. What better way to learn!

Thanks to the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta for providing this family 4-pack of tickets – be sure and enter our contest NOW and enjoy a Coke product today!

Most moms have so many things to juggle, it’s often hard to fit in the time to prepare for an 8k or half marathon. But it may be easier than you think!

Enter: Mother Runner

You’ve likely heard about the Mother Runner training program before. Many of our own Richmondmom.com readers have completed the program which prepared them to succeed – and they have nothing but great things to say about it!

• Have you wondered what it would be like to run or just haven’t taken the first step? Maybe you have never run before, but always wanted to try? THIS IS THE PROGRAM FOR YOU!
• Are you a recreational Mother Runner who wants to participate with other moms who are taking this important step? THIS IS THE PROGRAM FOR YOU!
• Are you a goal-oriented woman who needs the support of a customized training program, professional coaches, and other ‘mom teammates’ to motivate you to achieve your personal best? THIS IS THE PROGRAM FOR YOU!

It’s a one-of-a-kind Richmond training team comprised of women who are at varying levels of health and fitness – and they span all ages too. So every woman is eligible to train with them.

And that means YOU!

Mother Runner provides individualized race training plans that are geared especially for each woman at her level of fitness. You receive these written custom training programs which are created by certified running coaches/fitness professionals especially for you. You have the support, expertise and encouragement of professional coaches, certified professionals, motivated teammates who are also moms, special tools, valuable resources, and more.

And the best part?

These are women who know how busy you are as a mom – because they are moms too!

You Could Win a FREE Personalized Training Package

Mother Runner is now offering one Richmond mom an opportunity to train with them for FREE! That’s right – you can enter our contest for a chance to be the winner of either an 8K ($70 value) or Half Marathon Training Package ($85 value). It’s your choice what you train for and the Mother Runner staff will help you achieve your goals and do your very best.

Criteria and General Information

The following information explains the criteria and general information for contest applicants:

• To train for the 8K, you should be able to walk briskly 20 minutes with no discomfort.
• To train for the half marathon, you must be able to easily run 3 consecutive miles.
• You must be able to participate in a 13 week training program for the 8K, or a 14 week training program for the half marathon, beginning Saturday, August 17.

Included in the prize package are:

• Saturday group runs and cue sheets for all runs.
• Customized written training programs.
• Certified running coaches/fitness professionals who are also moms.
• Mentoring moms who will offer additional encouragement and support to you as a runner.
• Special social events.
• Mother Runner training t-shirt.
• Weekly newsletter with valuable tips on nutrition, running form, hydration, and other important information.

Enter Here

Now that you know what’s included, and how they can help you achieve your goal of performing at your personal best in either an 8K or Half Marathon, it’s time to get moving.

Click the link below to enter our contest – but run, don’t walk!

The contest ends on Friday, August 9, 2013 at 3pm.

Click here to enter the contest for a free Training Package from Mother Runners.

The winner will be chosen through a random drawing and notified via email. Training begins on August 17th and the winner will receive information from Mother Runners to get started.

This is an important opportunity for one Richmond mom to win a fantastic training package to support her efforts towards personal health and fitness. That mom could be YOU so enter our contest now.

Thanks to Mother Runners for making this valuable offer to our readers.

What better time for a movie in the cool air-conditioning comfort of a local Richmond theater than now? And you can enjoy one of the summer’s newest movies for FREE!

THE WAY, WAY BACK is the funny and poignant coming of age story of 14-year-old Duncan’s summer vacation with his mother, Pam, her overbearing boyfriend, Trent, and his daughter, Steph. Having a rough time fitting in, the introverted Duncan finds an unexpected friend in gregarious Owen, manager of the Water Wizz water park. Through his funny, clandestine friendship with Owen, Duncan slowly opens up to and begins to finally find his place in the world – all during a summer he will never forget.

Free Screening Details

Richmond moms, dads, and others can enjoy a free screening before the movie opens. The screening is July 18, 2013.

• Bowtie Movieland at Blvd Square
• Thursday July 18, 2013 at 7:30 PM
• This will be a GOFOBO screening. You must use this code to claim your free tickets: RMOM1J0P
  

See the movie trailer below and get a glimpse of what’s in store!

Get Your Tickets at Gofobo

There are a limited number of free passes so download yours as soon as possible.

1. If you haven’t already done so, register on Gofobo.com. Then you can download passes.
2. Utilizing your Gofobo Code  (RMOM1J0P) – download up to 2 screening passes from the website.

Gofobo has a great Customer Service support team that users can contact if any problems occur when redeeming passes. The customer service operations are Monday through Friday, from 9:00am – 5:00pm CST.

• Gofobo Customer Support Phone: (866) 372-0272
• Gofobo Customer Support Email: support@gofobo.com.

Please also note that screening tickets do not guarantee admittance.  Seating is first come, first served so don’t delay!

Have fun!

Everyone is a winner!

Richmondmom.com was so proud to be part of the most recent nTelosCaresRVA non-profit giveaway! The Children’s Heart Foundation (CHF), Safe Harbor, and Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) were the three charities included in our contest this time.

Lisa Ann Setchel from TACA was so excited!

We are happy to announce that our voters chose TACA as their number one choice to receive the largest financial donation! Congratulations to Lisa Ann Setchel and everyone else who works so hard for this non-profit. They received a check for $1,500 from nTelos at the Willow Lawn location on May 9, 2013 during the presentation ceremony. Lisa Ann was momentarily speechless (which doesn’t happen often!) and so appreciative of the donation.

Safe Harbor

But nTelos didn’t stop there.

They also awarded $500 checks each to CHF and Safe Harbor – a nice surprise for these two local non-profits as well.

Richmondmom.com is committed to donating to local community non-profit organizations, and finding ways to help them increase the donations they receive through various channels. nTelos Wireless has been a tremendous supporter of non-profits throughout Virginia, and we are fortunate that they have chosen to work with Richmondmom.com on this important initiative.

We don’t know what they have up their sleeves next, but we know that nTelos Wireless ROCKS and they’ll certainly be back so stay tuned!

How cute are the CHF recipients?

Congratulations once again to TACA – and to CHF and Safe Harbor. They are all winners.

And a special thanks to nTelos Wireless for making it all happen!

Thank you nTelos

Nominate your Hometown Hero today!The Virginia personal injury law firm of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen is seeking nominations for the firm’s annual Allen & Allen Hometown Heroes award. The award, which was formed in 2010 to honor Allen & Allen’s centennial anniversary, is designed to celebrate local heroes who are making a lasting impact in the community.

“We look forward to our Hometown Heroes award every year as a way to thank those who make it their mission to make the community a better place,” said Trent Kerns, President of Allen & Allen. “Our firm was founded on this type of service and we gain inspiration from the impact makers around us – the real heroes who give back to Virginia on a daily basis.”

Nominations for the 2013 Allen & Allen Hometown Heroes campaign will be accepted from April 1, 2013 to May 3, 2013. The public is encouraged to visit the website, to complete a short nomination form to honor someone making a measurable and meaningful impact in his or her neighborhood, school, organization, or other initiative designed to help others.

“The annual Hometown Heroes award in Virginia was launched by Allen & Allen as a way to honor and thank the people who make the Commonwealth a happy, safe, and healthy place to live. It’s time to celebrate these impact makers by spending just a few minutes to let us know about the people around you who are making a difference in the lives of those around them,” said Courtney Allen Van Winkle, Partner.

Allen & Allen will announce the winning Hometown Heroes on June 12, 2013. Finalists will be honored at a series of award events taking place in Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Charlottesville throughout the summer.

About the Firm:
Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen is one of the oldest and largest law firms in Virginia limiting its practice to personal injury. In business for more than 100 years, the firm currently has 25 attorneys who handle death cases as well as personal injury cases involving motor vehicle accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, brain injury, medical malpractice, product liability and more. Allen & Allen has eight offices located throughout Virginia in Richmond, Petersburg, Fredericksburg, Mechanicsville, Short Pump, Chesterfield County, Garrisonville, and Charlottesville.

http://www.richmondkidsexpo.com

Once again this year, Richmondmom.com will join dozens of others at the fantastic Richmond Kids’ Expo! You have two ways to either get free or discounted tickets too.

1. Click here to enter our Richmondmom.com contest to win a family 4-pack of tickets. We’re giving away several of these family packs of tickets so you have great odds of winning! Enter by February 14, 2013 at noon to allow time for us to mail the winner’s tickets before the event!
2. You can also click here to get a discount coupon emailed directly to your inbox.

The 10th Annual Richmond Kids’ Expo is the largest yearly event held in Central Virginia. It is especially designed to provide parents with a fun trade show atmosphere, while their kids enjoy an awesome day of fun and entertainment at the Richmond Raceway Complex (indoors). Parents can shop, and learn about products and services offered at each of the exhibitor’s booths and spend the day with their children in a safe indoor environment.

http://www.richmondkidsexpo.com

Why attend? Richmondmom.com will be there is a GREAT reason — and here are a few more excellent reasons!

First 100 Families get goodie bags!
First 650 kids get Mini Mooos!

• Great Products to See & Buy! • Live Entertainment • Contests • Prizes • Games • Fun Giveaways • Learn Child Safety • Summer Camp Info • Gymnastics • Dance Wear • Photography • College Planning • Beauty Products • Kitchen Products • Sand Art • Moon Bounce Fun • Dancing • Child ID • Adopt a Friend – SPCA • Fitness Games• Diaper Dash • Moonwalks • Petting Zoo • Arts/Crafts • Martial Arts Demos • Tumbling • Financial Planning • Home Improvements • and much more!

Event Hours:

Saturday, February 23, 2013

10am – 4pm

Richmond Raceway Complex

INDOORS

Admission: 

Adults: $6.00
Kids 2-12: $3.00
under 2: FREE 

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

WIN: Free Family four-pack of tickets to see Richmond Symphony Lollipops “Scheherazade”: Saturday February 2^nd, 11:00 AM, Carpenter Theater at Richmond Center Stage!

Enter our contest no later than Thursday, January 31, 2013 at noon to be eligible to win!

Take the family on a trip to Ancient Arabia with Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade”, based on “One Thousand and One Nights”. Narrated by Master Story-Teller Charlotte Blake Alston, this musical journey will hold your children (and you!) spellbound with its lyrical drama. Erin R. Freeman, Conductor, with the Richmond Symphony Orchestra.

There is a Pre-concert Festival featuring the Instrument Petting Zoo and arts and crafts with the Children’s Museum of Richmond starting at at 10:00 AM.

Be sure and enter our contest to win by clicking here no later than Thursday, January 31 at noon. Tickets will be available at “Will Call” for the winner on February 2. We will announce winner on our Facebook page on Thursday afternoon.

Richmond Symphony is an advertiser on Richmondmom.com

Tour in Richmond, February 13, 2013

The sillies are crazy little creatures that live inside of us and need to be shaken out! DJ Lance Rock and everyone’s favorite cast of colorful characters are calling all fans to get ready to jump, shake and shimmy them out at the new live tour Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE!: Get the Sillies Out!. Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE!: Get The Sillies Out! tour will visit more than 50 cities across the U.S. in 2013.

Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE! is touring in support of their first national beverage launch, a new line of toys, a new line of kids sportswear and a DVD/ CD collectors’ edition.

Win a Family 4-Pack of Tickets

And Richmondmom.com readers have a chance to win a family 4-pack of tickets to the February 13 performance!  Here’s how it works:

1. You must enter our contest to win no later than Thursday, February 7th at noon.
2. Click here to enter our contest to win.
3. Tickets will be at ‘will call’ one hour prior to showtime (sorry – no earlier). Seats will be pulled the day of the show. You choose which show you prefer to attend.

Two Performances

If you don’t win our family 4-pack of tickets – don’t worry – you can still enjoy the fun!

Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE!: Get the Sillies Out! will have two performances at the Landmark Theater in Richmond, VA on Wednesday, February 13th at 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm. CLICK HERE for ticket information for the shows.

• Tickets start at $27.00.
• VIP Party packages are available as well – which include a ticket in the first 15 Rows, a pass to “Get the Sillies Out” in the private VIP room featuring a super fun party with the Gabba Gang (costumed characters) and more.
• Children under 1 year old do not require a paid ticket to sit on a parent’s lap.

For a complete list of tour dates, cities and show times, and a preview of the show, visit the website.

About Yo Gabba Gabba!

Yo Gabba Gabba! is an award-winning, live-action television series and live stage show whose unconventional formula has created a triple stacked fan base, making it one of the most popular entertainment properties among preschoolers, parents and indie music lovers alike. The television show, now in its fourth season, airs several times a day on Nick Jr.

Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE!: Get the Sillies Out! marks the third tour for the successful Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE! concert series. The first tour, Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE!: There’s a Party in My City!, launched with a float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and a performance at the White House in 2010.  Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE! 2010 tour played to sold out venues in 60 cities.

Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE!: It’s Time to Dance! enjoyed repeat success in 2011, energizing audiences across North America at over 120 shows.

Be part of the Planet Snoopy construction as the Planet Snoopy KidCaster junior reporter!

Can’t wait til the spring of 2013 to experience Kings Dominion’s new Planet Snoopy? Well, Kings Dominion has the perfect opportunity for you. Kings Dominion is looking for its first-ever Planet Snoopy KidCaster reporter! 

• The Planet Snoopy KidCaster is Kings Dominion’s roving junior reporter. The amusement park is looking for someone between the age of 6 and 10 to watch Planet Snoopy transform into the world’s largest PEANUTS^TM-themed children’s area in the world.
• The Planet Snoopy KidCaster will get to see all of the Planet Snoopy construction first-hand, before anyone else. The Planet Snoopy KidCaster will tell the world what they think of all the construction as the new rides and attractions are built during the off-season.  
• The Planet Snoopy KidCaster will be featured on Kings Dominion’s YouTube Channel, Facebook page, Twitter page and more.

Kings Dominion’s Planet Snoopy KidCaster will come to the park to report on the construction once a month, starting in January and lasting through April, 2013.

Apply ONLINE. Visit www.kingsdominion.com and click on the second homepage banner for the KidCaster or visit http://www.kingsdominion.com/biggerbetter-planetsnoopy and click on the KD KidCaster tab on the top of the screen. All applicants must fill out a submission form, which includes a 200-word or less description on why you want to be the Planet Snoopy KidCaster.

•  Submissions will be accepted through Monday, January 7, 2013. A winner will be selected on Monday, January 14, 2013. No purchase necessary. Full sweepstakes rules can be found at www.kingsdominion.com.