During the month of October, fans 14 and under can submit an essay on why Nutzy the Flying Squirrel should come to their class’s Halloween party. Nutzy will read each essay and select one lucky winner.

The winning fan will receive:

• A one-hour visit from Nutzy to their classroom’s Halloween party
• A pizza party for the winner’s class
• Prize for each student in the winner’s class
• A Flying Squirrels prize pack

Submissions are accepted through October 23rd, 2013. The winner and teacher will be notified by October 25th, 2013. During the one hour visit, Nutzy will be available for pictures with the class.

Please send all essays with student name, school name and teacher contact info to stefanie.sacks@squirrelsbaseball.com or for questions call 804-359-FUNN ext. 324.

And don’t miss the Squirreloween on October 27, 2013.

Deadline for entries is Wednesday, October 23rd!

The American Heart Association also will be on hand with their Heart Man and fun giveaways.

Saturday, August 31, 2013, 5:30 – 8pm
The Diamond
3001 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23230

Join HCA Virginia’s HealthDrive Nurse Team as they offer FREE health screenings to everyone attending the game. Screenings available include:

• blood pressure
• body mass index
• blood glucose
• cholesterol

Visit HCA VA in suite 12 from 5:30pm to 8 p.m., enjoy the air conditioning during your screening and don’t miss a minute of the game!

Have an event to add to our calendar? Email us at christa@richmondmom.com! Don’t forget to check your Richmondmom.com Savvy Saver card for great savings at many local events and activities for kids and adults. Don’t have a card? No worries – download a copy here!

Visit our Richmond Summer Camps and Summer Fun 2013 links for a huge listing of camp options and things to do all summer long.

Now Through August

Fit4Moms is beginning a Mini Body Back session the week of July 8, 2013 for 4 weeks and another one in August for 4 weeks. They will resume the traditional 8 week sessions in the fall.  You can register online and get more information regarding times and locations at www.richmond.fit4mom.com.

SUMMER KIDS CLUB every Thursday at 10am in Whole Foods Short Pump café. Just $3 per child. Kids do a fun craft and have a tasty snack. Craft will be hosted by the Children’s Museum of Richmond. Ages 3-8. Must pre-register. Call 364-4050.

Permanent Exhibit at the Science Museum

Boost! is OPEN, Signaling Beginning of Multi-Year Transformation for the Museum - Now Open! Celebrate with us as the Museum shares its biggest new, permanent exhibition in a decade and heralds the start of new, exciting things to come. Boost! challenges your perception of health and wellness in a way that is personalized and playful! Included with exhibit admission- $11 with $1 discounts for ages 4-12 and 60+. Free for members. Read our review here.

July 11 Through July 24, 2013

Arthur Ashe Birthday Celebration at the Science Museum of Virginia. Arthur Ashe Learning Center Inspirational Tour Arthur Ashe Birthday Celebration. Thursday, July 11-Wednesday, July 24, normal Museum hours Celebrate the 70th birthday of the late Arthur Ashe and discover the life and legacy of this Richmond native. The exhibit during Museum hours is free.

Now Through August 4

Brandon McKinney. Photo by Jay Paul

Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the opening of The Music Man at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre on Friday, June 28 with a Preview on June 27. The show runs through August 4, 2013. Read about it here.

Now Through August 18

SYMMETREES at The Science Museum of Virginia. Photographer and sculptor John Moser shares his unique view of fallen trees in Central Virginia forests by capturing their photos, then enhancing them so that the images take on a life of their own. Included with exhibit admission. Free for members.

Now Through September 6

Flight of the Butterflies - The Science Museum of Virginia: Read our Real Richmond Review.Migrate with hundreds of millions of Monarch butterflies across North America! Discover the hideaway of these magnificent creatures – a secret that was unlocked after 40 years of research by Dr. Fred Urquhart. Immerse yourself in this compelling adventure as you find a super generation of butterflies who miraculously travel to a new and remote destination. Experience firsthand the beauty of the migration cycle of butterflies spanning not only thousands of miles but generations!

To The Arctic at The Science Museum of Virginia: Through September 6, 2013. Venture across floating ice with a mother polar bear and her two cubs as you take an extraordinary journey into the Arctic.  Discover the constant struggle for survival as they face natural predators and a rapidly changing climate.  Travel with a herd of caribou to their calving ground and plunge into the ethereal underwater world of waltzing walruses!  Gaze across an exquisite spectacle of sapphire white as you see hundreds of miles of snow-bound peaks in this breath-taking film!

Hubble. Journey through distant galaxies and accompany astronauts as they attempt the most difficult and important tasks in NASA’s history. $9 general admission, $5 for members.

Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk. Experience an exhilarating raft ride down the Colorado River with a team of explorers including renowned river advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and anthropologist Wade Davis. $9 general admission, $5 for members.

Now Through September 29

Robots + Us at The Science Museum. The Museum is open 9:30am-5pm on Memorial Day. What differentiates humans and robots?  Explore what it means to be human by examining how lifelike machines emulate four major categories of human capabilities: moving, sensing, thinking and being.  Take a closer look into robotics, computer science and biomedical engineering as you encounter interactive components, videos and much more! It’s here now through September 29, 2013!

Plan ahead: Opening July 12, 2013 Through August 1, 2013

Virginia Repertory Theatre celebrates the 60th anniversary of the founding of Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern with a production of Steel Magnolias featuring an all-star cast. Click here for more information.

ALL WEEK

Take advantage of CMoR’s extended summer hours with fun activities each weeknight! All Summer Nights activities are free with museum admission. A variety of food options are available at the Seymour Snack Shack including frozen yogurt, popcorn, snow cones and a variety of hot and cold beverages like coffee and juice.

And don’t miss the annual Summer Series program, sponsored by the Goddard School, at the Children’s Museum’s Central location on select Saturdays – and it will now be offered at the Chesterfield location on select Sundays in July and August! All Summer Series events are free with museum admission.

Monday, July 8, 2013

Flying Squirrels Baseball Game at 12:05pm at The Diamond. Camp Day with $1 Hot Dogs.

Elements in Painting, Beginning Drawing and Creative Cultures.  1pm-4pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Kids Programs.

“Dig into Reading!” with Magician Rob Wescott. Rob Wescott is an award-winning professional comedic magician. He features popular children’s books promoted through wonderful magic, puppetry, and audience participation. Goochland, Montpelier, Cochrane Rockville, and Mechanicsville Libraries. See website for times and details.

Puppet Show at Clover Hill Library. Meet shy dinosaurs, magic fish and musical mosquitos in a fast-paced show by The Fischer Sundae Puppets full of stories and songs. Register: 804-751-CCPL.

Summer Movie Express.

Summer Film Series.

Tuesday, July 9

Short Pump Pals Clubhouse Meeting at 11:00 a.m. Short Pump Mall Food Court.  Free – Play ball with NUTZY! Enjoy a Meet and Greet with Richmond Flying Squirrels mascot NUTZY and learn all about the Richmond Flying Squirrels’ family fun events! PLUS enter to win a family four pack of tickets to a Richmond Flying Squirrels game!

Is this Art?  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Programs at 10:00 a.m.

Summer Movie Express.

Summer Film Series.

Dig Into Crafts at West End Library. Make a slithery snake for free. 5420 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA.

The Flying Squirrels at 1:30pm – 2:00 pm at Ginter Park Library. Come meet Nutzy the Squirrel and Parker the Rally Pig. There will be a special reader for this story time for ages 4 -10. Free event. 1200 Westbrook Avenue, Richmond, VA.

Your Youngster and You at All Fired Up. At any area location, get the perfect print from your infant or toddler and turn it into a summer-themed flip flop keepsake plate. Registration required: 804-355-3412.

Ready for School or Ready for Life at 7pm. Midlothian Library, 521 Coalfield Rd, Midlothian, VA 23114 United States Help your child foster skills that encourage them to be curious, engaged, independent, able to solve problems and work well with others. This workshop will break down what real world benchmarks are at the ages/ stages from toddler to high school. Lead by Sarah McDowell, Head of School at Montessori Center for the Child.

Wednesday, July 10

Wine Down at the Wine Loft to Benefits CJSTUF! Help us raise money for CJSTUF and have fun doing it.

Mommy & Me and Daddies Too.  10am-11:30am at Willow Lawn Plaza.  A free morning out with live entertainment and activities designed to enhance parents´ interaction with their children.  Stop by and say hello to Richmondmom.com too.  This month enjoy fun with Rocknoceros.

Arthur Ashe Birthday Celebration at the Science Museum of Virginia. Arthur Ashe Learning Center Inspirational Tour Arthur Ashe Birthday Celebration – 6:30-9 pm. Tickets required for evening preview.

Busytown at the West End Library at 10am. Meet some favorites from Richard Scarry’s Busytown. This program is for children age three to six with an adult. Registration is required: 804-646-1877.

Bilingual Story Time at Meadowdale Library at 6:30pm-7:15pm. Parents and children can enjoy this read-aloud English/Spanish that grows language and literacy skills, paving the way for school preparedness. Repeats each week. ( – free. 4301 Meadowdale Blvd, Richmond, VA.

Diggity Dudes – Kid Rock.  11am on the Ha’Penny Stage, Dogwood Dell Park, City of Richmond.  A special free children’s series performance on the Ha’Penny Stage at the 57th Festival of the Arts at Dogwood Dell.

“Dig into Reading!” with Magician Rob Wescott. Rob Wescott is an award-winning professional comedic magician. He features popular children’s books promoted through wonderful magic, puppetry, and audience participation. Hanover, Atlee, and Ashland Library. Visit website for times and details.

The Food Truck at Chesterfield Town Center. 6pm – 9pm.

Thursday, July 11

Slurpee Day at 7-11. Commemorate 7-Eleven’s 85th birthday with a free 7.11 ounce Slurpee between 11am and 7pm. Download the music and create your own Slurpee Dance to share with the world too!

SUMMER KIDS CLUB every Thursday at 10am in Whole Foods Short Pump café. Just $3 per child. Kids do a fun craft and have a tasty snack. Craft will be hosted by the Children’s Museum of Richmond. Ages 3-8. Must pre-register. Call 364-4050.

Annie the Musical at Central Library, 9501 Lori Road, Chesterfield, VA. 6:30pm-7:30pm. Can feisty little Annie escape her hard knock life in evil Miss Hannigan’s orphanage? Bring your camera for a meet and greet with the cast after the show. Register: 804-751-CCPL. (Free)

Just Duct Tape It! at Ashland Library, 201 S. Railroad Avenue, Ashland. 6-7pm. Ashland Library, 201 S. Railroad Ave., Ashland, VA 23005 6:00 p.m. Just Duct Tape It! Ages 11 & up. Make a cool craft out of duct tape. Snacks provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library. (804) 798-4072

Barnes & Noble Children’s Storytime. 10:30am.  Barnes & Noble Store in Short Pump, 11640 W. Broad Street. For information call 804-360-0103.

Friday, July 12

Chick-Fil-A Cow Appreciation Day. Chick-fil-A will award a FREE Meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) to any customer who comes to one of their 1,700+ restaurants fully dressed as a cow.  Wear a partial costume and get a free entrée.

YUMMYFUN Workshop and Ice Cream at CMoR at 2pm. The FREE event is scheduled for Friday, July 12th, 2013 from 2pm – 3:30 pm. Breyers will sponsor the “YummyFun Workshop” at the Children’s Museum of Richmond. Clare will demo some of her most unique recipes for families.

Yard Sale to Benefit CARITAS. 10am-3pm.  CARITAS Furniture Bank, 1125 E. Commerce Road Richmond, VA. Home furnishings, china cabinets, office furniture, collectibles, arts, frames, and more. All proceeds benefit CARITAS.

Build a Terrarium at Midlothian Library, 529 Coalfield Road, Midlothian, VA. 11am-noon. Free – Gardening experts from The Great Big Greenhouse will guide you and your family in this hands-on DIY project. Registration required: 804-751-CCPL.

Free Friday Morning Movie at Goochland Library. 10am-11:30am. 3075 River Road, Goochland, VA. Can feisty little Annie escape her hard knock life in evil Miss Hannigan’s orphanage? Bring your camera for a meet and greet with the cast after the show. Register: 804-751-CCPL.

Free Friday Family Fun at Cochrane Rockville Library, 16600 Pouncey Tract Road, Rockville, VA. 1pm. Friday Film Festival – See a great family movie on the big screen. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library. (804) 749-3146.

“Dig into Reading!” with Magician Rob Wescott. Rob Wescott is an award-winning professional comedic magician. He features popular children’s books promoted through wonderful magic, puppetry, and audience participation. King & Queen, Upper King William, and West Point Libraries. Check website for times.

Jazz Concert 8pm 9pm. Byrd Park – Dogwood Dell, 6000 South Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220. Smooth jazz by David Esleck on the main stage.

Saturday, July 13

Annual Hanover Tomato Festival – 9am-4pm.  Pole Green Park, Mechanicsville, Virginia.  Take home original Hanover Tomatoes, purchase crafts from area artisans, obtain information on products and services from local businesses, enjoy entertainment and free children’s activities and games.

Yard Sale to Benefit CARITAS. 9am-1pm.  CARITAS Furniture Bank, 1125 E. Commerce Road Richmond, VA. Home furnishings, china cabinets, office furniture, collectibles, arts, frames, and more. All proceeds benefit CARITAS.

Clean Air &Community Wellness Fair in RVA. 11am-3pm. Food, health information, screenings, and more.

Glam Party at Deep Run Park and Recreation Center (9900 Ridgefield Pkway, Richmond). Ages 4 – 6 and their moms will have a glitz and glam manicure with posh polish. Register: 804-501-7275.

Curious George Film Fest at Chester Library. 10:30am-4pm. George’s curiosity gets him into a series of predicaments in this endearing big-screen adaptation of the beloved books by Margaret and H.A. Rey. Additional screenings at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. 11800 Centre Street, Chester, VA.

Down on the Farm Day at CMoR Central – Come on down to the farm!  Make fun farm-themed projects, meet Miss Virginia, visit with a real live cow and baby calf and more.  Free with museum admission.

Paws to R.E.A.D. at LaPrade Library at 10am-11:30am. 9000 Hull Street Road, Richmond. VA. Research shows that children who have difficulty reading in front of teachers, parents or peers feel comfortable reading to a dog. Register at the library or call 804-768-7941.

Twilight Paddle at Pocahontas State Park. 7pm-9pm. Canoe trip for families with children ages 6 and up. All equipment is provided. Register: 804-796-4255.

Sunset Paddle at Dutch Gap Conservation Area – 251 Henricus Park Road, Chesterfield, VA. 5:30pm. Paddle and float during the evening hours, observe wildlife and see the sunset and the moonrise. Ages 10 and up, all equipment is provided. 804-318-8735.

Jammin’ on the James at the Wilton House Museum. 6pm-8pm. Bring a picnic dinner for family-friendly jazz music on the scenic grass terrace. Enjoy walk-through tours of Wilton as well as face painting, games, and crafts for the kid

James River Splash and Dash at Belle Isle. 5pm-7pm. The James River Splash and Dash is a competitive race and flat water tube event. Participants run a trail course, grab a tube, paddle (with their hands) across a stretch of the James, and run their tube to the finish line. After the race, JRA hosts an after party! The Richmond event is located near Belle Isle with the after party located at Historic Tredegar.

Toy Story Pizza Planet Truck.  Local Lowes Stores at 10:00 a.m. – The Pizza Planet Truck from Disney∙Pixar’s Toy Story has arrived! Bring your child to Lowe’s to build the iconic truck from the Toy Story films. Registration required. 10am.

Sunday, July 14

Down on the Farm Day at CMoR Chesterfield – Come on down to the farm!  Make fun farm-themed projects, meet Miss Virginia, visit with a real live cow and baby calf and more.  Free with museum admission.

Reenactment of the Second Virginia Convention. 

Toy Story Pizza Planet Truck.  Local Lowes Stores at 10:00 a.m. – The Pizza Planet Truck from Disney∙Pixar’s Toy Story has arrived! Bring your child to Lowe’s to build the iconic truck from the Toy Story films. Registration required. 2pm.

Clowning Around with Shakespeare.  4pm – A special children’s series performance on the Ha’Penny Stage at the 57th Festival of the Arts at Dogwood Dell.

Please visit websites or call to confirm dates and times of events – they may change after posting here.

Have an event to add to our calendar? Email us at christa@richmondmom.com! Don’t forget to check your Richmondmom.com Savvy Saver card for great savings at many local events and activities for kids and adults. Don’t have a card? No worries – download a copy here!

Now Through Saturday, June 8

Puritan Cleaners 100,000 Meals for Kids – Puritan Cleaners partners with the Central Virginia Food Bank & Feedmore each Spring to raise food & funds to help feed kids during the summer months when they are out of school and the need for food increases. This year’s 100,000 Meals collection runs from May 19th to June 8th.  Bring your non-perishable food or funds to any Puritan Cleaners location.  Every donation is needed and appreciated.

Now Through August 18

SYMMETREES at The Science Museum of Virginia. Photographer and sculptor John Moser shares his unique view of fallen trees in Central Virginia forests by capturing their photos, then enhancing them so that the images take on a life of their own. Included with exhibit admission. Free for members.

Now Through September 6

Flight of the Butterflies - The Science Museum of Virginia: Read our Real Richmond Review. Migrate with hundreds of millions of Monarch butterflies across North America! Discover the hideaway of these magnificent creatures – a secret that was unlocked after 40 years of research by Dr. Fred Urquhart. Immerse yourself in this compelling adventure as you find a super generation of butterflies who miraculously travel to a new and remote destination. Experience firsthand the beauty of the migration cycle of butterflies spanning not only thousands of miles but generations!

Monday, June 3, 2013

CMoR’s Magic Mondays with extended summer hours with fun activities each weeknight! All Summer Nights activities are free with museum admission. A variety of food options are available at the Seymour Snack Shack including frozen yogurt, popcorn, snow cones and a variety of hot and cold beverages like coffee and juice.

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. LAST DAY!

Game On! at Clover Hill Library. Visit the library to play Wii games and hang out with friends. No registration is necessary – just stop by and join the fun. Clover Hill Library.

Volunteen in Goochland – looking for a teen volunteer opportunity for the summer?  Find out how you can help the library during our Summer Reading Program. Pizza & drinks provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library.

Tuesday, June 4

CMoR’s extended summer hours with fun activities each weeknight! All Summer Nights activities are free with museum admission. A variety of food options are available at the Seymour Snack Shack including frozen yogurt, popcorn, snow cones and a variety of hot and cold beverages like coffee and juice. Tuesday: Open mic night couldn’t be any cuter! Kiddos can sing their favorite tunes on the CMoR karaoke machine!

Flying Squirrels Baseball Game – The Diamond. The Moonshiners Appearance – Tim & Tickle presented by K95. Game time 6:35pm, gates open at 5:35pm.

Club Mom from 9am-11am.  Chesterfield Towne Center.  A great opportunity for your child to learn in a fun, interactive setting. Great entertainment, fun giveaways for the adults, and free breakfast for children 12 years or younger.

Wednesday, June 5

Wine Down to benefit Tricycle Gardens at the Wine Loft in Short Pump. Join the fun and help raise money for this important cause. Learn more here. 

CMoR’s Wild Wednesdays with extended summer hours with fun activities each weeknight! All Summer Nights activities are free with museum admission. A variety of food options are available at the Seymour Snack Shack including frozen yogurt, popcorn, snow cones and a variety of hot and cold beverages like coffee and juice.

Scents of Serenity - Please join us for this informative and fun weight loss workshop taught by our special guest speaker, Mandi Felici from Northern Virginia. She will be sharing health and nutrition tips as well as teaching on how to incorporate doTERRA’s nutritional supplements, protein drinks, and most of all our amazing CPTG Essential Oils to achieve weight loss! We will be sampling doTERRA’s Slim and Sassy blend and protein drinks.  Space is limited. Click to register or call Melanie at (804)277-4498.

Lunch Break at the Science Museum. Pack a lunch and join us.  Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Free. June 5:  Energy and the Evolution of Culture presented by Anthropology Professor Emeritus Nancie Gonzales, Ph.D., University of Michigan.

Drop in and Dig at Lewis Ginter. Families are invited to drop-in and participate in simple, easy to learn gardening tasks under the guidance of Children’s Garden staff and volunteers.

Parenting the High Maintenance Child. Some children seem to require more time and energy than others. If you find yourself exhausted by and impatient with your child, this class is for you. Learn tips for managing meltdowns and tantrums. Find ways to help children to be more self-regulating. Register: 804-545-1272 with Commonwealth Parenting.

St. John’s Church Foundation has presented historical reenactments at the original location of the Second Virginia Convention of March 1775. Professional actors in 1770s attire portray ten delegates, including Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington. The delegates engage in the debates and arguments of the Second Virginia Convention, which lead up to Patrick Henry’s immortal “Give me liberty or give me death!” speech. 1:00 pm Doors open, seating is on first come, first serve basis 1:30 pm Music program 2:00.

Food Court Truck at Chesterfield Town Center. Weekly, on Wednesdays from 6pm to 9pm through September 25th, that’s 22 weeks of RVA Foodies cuisine at Chesterfield Towne Center. Where: Outside in CTC’s Parking Lot, Mall Entrance on Koger Center Boulevard (Outer Sears Parking Lot). Each event will be based on weather permitting. Facebook posts on the Mall’s page will happen every Wednesday at 3pm to confirm the night’s event and the RVA Foodies will post and tweet the event as well.

Flying Squirrels Baseball Game – 6:35pm at The Diamond. Community Association Night presented by Hot 100.9.

Innsbrook After Hours. 5pm.

Thursday, June 6

CMoR’s Theater Thursdays with extended summer hours with fun activities each weeknight! All Summer Nights activities are free with museum admission. A variety of food options are available at the Seymour Snack Shack including frozen yogurt, popcorn, snow cones and a variety of hot and cold beverages like coffee and juice.

Summer Sounds at Stony Point Fashion Park. Thursday, June 6, 2013 Fetherston, Tiller, & Holmes (Rock, Top 40).

2013 Virginia Homeschool Convention –“Home Education: A Bountiful Harvest”. Held June 6-8, 2013, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, this promises to be another awesome, bring-the-whole-family event–you won’t want to miss it! Details on this year’s speakers and exhibitors–along with many of last year’s exciting new features–will be coming soon. Save the date and check back often to get the latest convention news! Click here for convention registration prices and information.

Barnes & Noble Storytime. 10:30am each Friday. Join us each Thursday for our Children’s Storytime. On the fourth Thursday of each month, we’ll have a special visit from Seymour and the Children’s Museum.

Words that Work with Preschoolers aged 2-4 yrs. When: June 6, 2013 | From 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cost: 30. Commonwealth Parenting | commonwealth parenting in Continental Building. It’s not just what you say, but how you say it that gets results. Learn more effective communication skills that will stop undesirable behavior and encourage cooperation. Get practical tips to avoid power struggles

Parts of Arts at the Museum. 10am-11am at the Virginia Museum of Arts – Preschool Programs.

Flying Squirrels. Fitness Night & Fireworks presented by Coventry, Ford & ESPN 950.  Game time is 6:35pm, gates open at 5:35pm.

The 37th Annual Norfolk Harborfest®  happens Thursday, June 6 – Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. The Festival kicks off with the return of the AT&T HarborFEAST Seafood Sampler on Thursday, June 6th from 6pm-9pm and continues through the weekend with 3 full days of FREE, fresh, family-friendly FUN!

Friday, June 7

CMoR’s Fine Arts Friday with extended summer hours with fun activities each weeknight! All Summer Nights activities are free with museum admission. Guest artists and art demonstrations will be featured along with special activities to inspire budding artists. Children can take part in creating a progressive outdoor mural that will become the focal point to the museum entrance!

Kids Night Out at All Fired Up. All Fired Up location, kids create a project from wet clay and glaze a ceramic piece plus a pizza dinner is included. Register: 804-744-5506 or 804-355-3412.

Summer Sounds at Stony Point Fashion Park. Friday, June 7, 2013 Tammi Kamin Band (Full Flavor Rock).

First Friday Samplers at Visual Arts Center of Richmond. Food trucks, friends, and fun. A creative outing and lots of activities and great food.

Pocahontas State Park - Outdoor performance by the Embers, a legendary beach-music band that hails from North Carolina. Bring a blanket and a picnic.

Teen Extreme. Teens will have a night jam-packed with activities including basketball, air hockey, ping-pong and Xbox. Eastern Henrico Rec Center. 1440 N. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA.

2013 Virginia Homeschool Convention –“Home Education: A Bountiful Harvest”. Held June 6-8, 2013, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, this promises to be another awesome, bring-the-whole-family event–you won’t want to miss it! Details on this year’s speakers and exhibitors–along with many of last year’s exciting new features–will be coming soon. Save the date and check back often to get the latest convention news!

The 37th Annual Norfolk Harborfest®  happens Thursday, June 6 – Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. The Festival kicks off with the return of the AT&T HarborFEAST Seafood Sampler on Thursday, June 6th from 6pm-9pm and continues through the weekend with 3 full days of FREE, fresh, family-friendly FUN!

Saturday, June 8

2013 Virginia Homeschool Convention –“Home Education: A Bountiful Harvest”. Held June 6-8, 2013, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, this promises to be another awesome, bring-the-whole-family event–you won’t want to miss it! Details on this year’s speakers and exhibitors–along with many of last year’s exciting new features–will be coming soon. Save the date and check back often to get the latest convention news!

Farmers Market at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.  8 a.m.-noon. Fifth season for the Farmers Market @ St. Stephen’s (6000 Grove Avenue). Continues every Saturday through October 26, rain or shine. More than 30 farmers and other vendors, all local. Children’s activities, chef demos, music, ample free parking.

Boxer Brief Battle 5k Run at Rocketts Landing. The “Boxer Brief Battle” 5K Run is the first event offered by HCB2.  The event focuses on colon cancer prevention and raising funds for colon cancer research, screening assistance, and advocacy. Proceeds of the 2013 “Boxer Brief Battle” 5K Run will benefit the American Cancer Society and “Access Now”. Several sponsors including Colon and Rectal Specialists of Richmond.

Lowe’s Monster Growers - It’s going to be a monster summer at Lowe’s! Bring your child to Lowe’s this Saturday and they can build these awesome Mike and Sulley Scarers inspired by Disney•Pixar’s upcoming release Monsters University!

Abby’s Race for Hope 5K Run/Walk:  Packet pickup 7:45AM.  Race 9:00AM.  Saturday, June 8th, Bryan Park, Shelter 1, Richmond.  $15 to $25.  Kids under 6 free.  Stroller friendly.  Raffle after race (tickets $5/each).  Proceeds to benefit Abby’s Race for Hope Trust and STOPCMV.org. Register on website.

Summer Sounds at Stony Point Fashion Park. Saturday, June 8, 2013 Ban Caribe (Calypso, Island Pop).

Stop Hunger Now Packaging Event. Visualize a world without Hunger. On behalf of the 925 million people who suffer and the 25,000 people who die each day from hunger-related causes – the end to hunger is possible. WE NEED YOUR HELP! All you need to do is VOLUNTEER and show up for the second annual Stop Hunger Now campaign.

Summer Ready Party at Ginter Park Library. Come and register for the Summer Reading Program. It doesn’t matter what your age is there is a program just for you. Get some energy jumping in our bounce house and enjoy a sno-cone.

Journey to the Center of the Universe to eat your weight in strawberries! While you’re in the Center of the Universe, there will be bands, local vendors, foodstuffs, and other family-friendly events. If you’ve got kids in tow, the odds are super high of catching a train from extremely close proximity as it makes its way through Ashland. Free! 10am-5pm. Randolph Macon College.

AARF with Paws in the Park! Join us in celebrating AARF’s 20th year in rescue! Paws in the Park this year is bigger than ever! Live music by Starlighter and Wayne Ruotolo, Food, Silent Auctions, Pet Blessing, Pet Photo and Kissing Booths, Moon Bounce, Henrico County Fire Truck, Pet Masseuse, Lots of great Vendors, Rescue Groups with Adoptable Animals, Henrico County K9 Unit Demo, Face Painting & Kids Craft Table, and much more! Pets welcome and encouraged with proof of rabies and no retractable leashes please.

American Civil War Center at Tredegar - Storytelling is one of the world’s oldest traditions. Enslaved African Americans used storytelling as a way of communicating with each other and to preserve their heritage. These stories were used to help teach children how to behave, to explain the world around them and the behavior of animals and sometimes even to poke fun at the masters and themselves.

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival: The name says it all. Taking place at Richmond Raceway Complex.  This year’s show is lookin’ better than ever. Over 30,000 beer and bourbon lovers have joined us for the last three years and this year is sure to be another SELL OUT!

Free Irish Dance Class at Heart of Ireland School of Dance. Try Irish dancing and see what all the fun is about. Open to all ages, register by calling 804-464-8190.

Free event – Jammin on the James - Bring a picnic dinner and your favorite lawn chair for family-friendly music on our scenic terrace overlooking the James River.  Enjoy complimentary walk-through tours of Wilton as well as face painting, games, and crafts for kids.

Moonlight Magic. The 11th Annual Moonlight Magic at James River Cellars will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2013. This sell-out event is a favorite among supporters of Massey and lovers of wine and craft beer. Plan to join us for musical stylings of The Remnants, tastings of local craft beer by Hardywood Brewery and wine by James River Cellars, the gourmet cuisine of Champagne Taste Catering, as well as exciting silent and live auctions. General admission tickets are $45 in advance, $50 at the door.For tickets and additional information, visit our website.

Free Family Fishing. It’s National Fishing Month! Courthouse Park – no fishing license needed.  Food vendors will be on site to purchase a picnic style dinner of hot dogs, chips and drinks; and the Kona Ice Truck will also stop by for some refreshing treat options.

The 37th Annual Norfolk Harborfest®  happens Thursday, June 6 – Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. The Festival kicks off with the return of the AT&T HarborFEAST Seafood Sampler on Thursday, June 6th from 6pm-9pm and continues through the weekend with 3 full days of FREE, fresh, family-friendly FUN!

Special Olympics Virginia’s Summer Games. 9am-3pm. Summer Games, Special Olympics Virginia’s largest statewide competition, is nothing short of legendary thanks to the overwhelming support of more than 3,000 local volunteers who brave the summer heat to assist with competitions and events throughout the weekend. 1,300 Special Olympics Virginia athletes come from all corners of the state to go for the gold in swimming, softball, track & field, bowling and tennis competitions.

Southern Food Festival at Welborne Church. 11:30. – 3:00 p.m. Great food. BBQ chicken and pork. Southern sides. Great desserts. Music by 3 bands. Fun and games for kids.

Colonial Downs 17th Annual Season Opener. Enjoy the start of summer with the 17th Annual Thoroughbred Season Opener at Colonial Downs! Bring your family and friends to an exciting evening that is fun for all ages. Post Time is 6pm. Admission is $3. For more information, visit the website.

Sunday, June 9

Summer Sounds at Stony Point Fashion Park. Sunday, June 9, 2013 Emme St. James (Jazz and Standards).

Lowe’s Monster University Scarers and Growers - It’s going to be a monster summer at Lowe’s! Bring your child to Lowe’s this Saturday and they can build these awesome Mike and Sulley Scarers inspired by Disney•Pixar’s upcoming release Monsters University!

The 37th Annual Norfolk Harborfest®  happens Thursday, June 6 – Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. The Festival kicks off with the return of the AT&T HarborFEAST Seafood Sampler on Thursday, June 6th from 6pm-9pm and continues through the weekend with 3 full days of FREE, fresh, family-friendly FUN!

Free Admission to the Nature Center. Maymont Nature Center.

Father’s Day Celebration at Ukrop Park - Come celebrate the gift of fatherhood at Richmond’s newest location for activity. In addition to some swimming pool fun, there will be field games, cornhole, bounce houses, “The Fastest Dad in Richmond” contests (both swimming and running) and a special presentation. 804-288-3431.

1st Annual Bacon Festival: Yes, you read that right. It’s the first annual Bacon Festival at the 17th Street Farmer’s Market where you can sample local bacon dishes with live music and great craft beers.

We need your help to raise awareness and funds for our Training Program for individuals with disabilities!

Max’s Positive Vibe Café has partnered with the Richmond Flying Squirrels to produce “Hi5RVA,” a fun, family-oriented fundraiser on Thursday, May 10th at The Diamond.

Supporters will gather at 6:35 pm during the Squirrels home game against the Bowie Baysox and attempt to break the

Guinness World Record for Most Simultaneous High-Fives,

a record currently held by 3,504 employees of Zappos.com, during a meeting on March 5th in Las Vegas.

Positive Vibe Café will benefit directly from special “Hi5RVA Fundraising Tickets” being sold at
the Café. There will also be ways to contribute to the program during and after the game, including sales of limited edition “World Record Holder” t-shirts.

For more information and to get involved in Hi5RVA, visit www.Hi5RVA.com.
Look for updates on Twitter, using the hashtag #Hi5RVA.

We need several volunteers to collect contributions and sell t-shirts at the game. 

Contact Blarcen@hotmail.com if you can help.

The Positive Vibe Foundation (formerly the Get Lost MD Foundation)  & Positive Vibe Café will create an evolving model for training and employing people with disabilities in order that they enjoy the satisfactions of being gainfully employed and fully contributing members of our community. This focus will allow their confidence to self-actualize through the development of their diverse talents.