Henricus to Offer Resources for Educators Including Open Houses, Teacher Institutes, Field and Education Days

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Press Release CHESTER, Va., Jan. 22, 2014 – Henricus Historical Park will make a wide variety of resources available to educators in 2014. Open houses, teacher institutes, field and education days will take place throughout the year as listed below. Registration is required one week prior to each event by contacting the phone numbers included […]

January is Stalking Awareness Month: Help is Here

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  Safe Harbor: A 24 hour helpline for information, support, and resources: 804-287-7877 January has been proclaimed as Stalking Awareness Month. This year marks the 10th anniversary of commemorating this month. It is estimated that up to 6.6 million people are stalked in one year Stalking is a serious issue that disrupts lives in many ways, […]

Free Baby Classes This Week Only

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Who doesn’t love a free activity for the little ones? And what fun this will be! Romp n’ Roll is having a free Babies Class at all of their locations this week.  What a great way to learn more about what they have to offer, and a fun way to get out of the house. […]

January 20: Breast Density

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Breast density describes the composition of a woman’s breasts. Breasts are made up of glands, fat and thickened tissue, but the amounts of each of these components vary from woman to woman. Women who have more milk producing, milk transporting and connecting tissues as compared to fatty tissues are considered to have high breast density. […]

The Sleepytime Teacher Saves Another Sleep Deprived Family

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By Guest Writer: Courtney Nolde It was 7:35pm on a Tuesday night, and my husband and I were relaxing on the sofa while watching TV.  After a year of spending 2 to 3 hours getting our two children to bed, this very unusual occurrence was only possible after Erin Anderson, a certified Gentle Sleep Coach, […]

Historic Henricus Family Fun Day: February 15

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Press Release CHESTER, Va.– America’s second successful English settlement invites families to attend the Henricus Family Fun Day on February 15, 2014.  This event will focus on 17th-century life featuring Colonial games, art projects and role-play activities at Henricus Historical Park. Stations will be set up across the site and feature Colonial and Virginia Indian […]

Virginia’s Outstanding Scientists 2014 Honored

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Richmondmom.com is so excited for these great scientists! Wow – these people are awesome – congratulations! Press Release: Science Museum of Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe and Science Museum of Virginia Chief Wonder Officer Richard C. Conti are pleased to announce Virginia’s Outstanding Scientists of 2014 and the recipient of the Governor’s Award for Science Innovation […]

Children’s Hospital of Richmond Seeks Junior Volunteers for Summer

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Teenagers are already thinking about summer even though snow is in the forecast. And so are parents! Richmondmom.com’s summer camps feature will be published on February 1, 2014 with dozens of local camp options for kids of all ages. But there is another option for teens this summer. Children’s Hospital Volunteers The Children’s Hospital of […]

Super Bowl Weekend: ACAC Presents the 7th Annual Ber’s Bowl Too

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ACAC will run non-stop, FREE group exercise, dance, water and mind-body classes all weekend leading up to the Super Bowl. Yep – you heard right – non-stop for the 7th Annual Ber’s Bowl in 2014. January 31st – February 2nd  For every class attended, ACAC will donate $5 for every guest and $1 for every […]

Win $1 Million or Prizes by Helping Local Nonprofits

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Fas Mart®’s Parent Company Launches Million-Dollar Scratch Card Game in Nine States, including Virginia   In-store scratcher cards, and one online entry hold chance to win $1 million; Local nonprofit also has chance to receive $20,000 donation Press Release RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 15, 2014 – Area Fas Mart® stores are launching a promotion on January […]