The latest group attacks on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University have got my mind spinning. These were unprovoked attacks on unsuspecting individuals. These individuals were minding their own business when a group of nearly 15 (maybe more) young adults and teens descended up on them. The individuals were punched and one had property removed from his person after being punched to the ground.

Three individuals connected to these attacks have now been arrested (see the article in the Richmond Times Dispatch). It seems two of the three are related and they are adults. The third is a teen and his name has not been released. While I am thankful that arrests have been made, it leaves me wondering, “Why?”

I do not understand violence. I do not understand how one can just walk up to a person and for no reason punch them. It makes no sense to me. Who does this kind of thing and what is happening in their head that makes them think this is acceptable behavior? It makes me think back to the golden rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Is that still taught?

This weekend, someone set fire to the playground at Woodville Elementary School in the City of Richmond’s east end. The brand new playground melted in a matter of moments. School started two days later. The children, who were excited about the new playground that awaited them, now have no school playground. Again, I am wondering, “Who does this? Why would someone do this?”

I do not have the answers to my questions. I wish I did, because then maybe I could move forward in an effort to thwart this kind of behavior. What I do know is that as a mother, it makes me want to try even harder to teach my children about respect. I hope that my children will never choose violence or destruction as a cure for boredom. I hope that my children will stop and think about the risks and consequences for their behaviors prior to committing to a behavior. I hope that my children will choose to be respectful of others and their property. Most of all, I hope that I am an example to my children of how we should treat others, and that rules are made to protect us and others and that we should do our best to follow the rules, even when others around us are choosing not to follow those rules.

I know many of us try and shelter our children from the harsh realities of this world, but occasionally we should take these situations and make them into teachable moments for our children. Turn these bad incidents into good life lessons for teaching our children about respect, how to treat others and that all choices in life result in a consequence of some kind. Our children deserve for us to teach them respect. It all begins at home.

Tap your toes with the fiddles and the flutes to music from the waltz to swing! Come learn about the symphony at a concert designed for children and families. Erin R. Freeman, Conductor.

Don’t miss more fun to be had at the pre-concert festival beginning at 10 am, where children and their families will enjoy the instrument petting zoo, musical games and more!

Watch as the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Dance & Choreography display their most talented tap-dancers! Choreography by Melanie Richards, Associate Professor VCU, creator of more than 150 works in contemporary dance, rhythm tap, jazz dance, musical theater, and performance pieces.

“Come Dance With Us” features seventeen year-old violinist Delaney Turner, winner of the 2013 Richmond Symphony Orchestra League Concerto Competition. Currently in her ninth season in the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra program, she first appeared as a soloist with the orchestra at age twelve. One of Delaney’s greatest delights is using her talents to serve her community, including appearances at numerous benefit concerts and local events as a soloist, chamber musician, and bluegrass fiddler.

Tickets: Contact the Richmond Symphony

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Miss Emily. Who wouldn’t help THIS KID?!

Here are the details:

Emily’s Journey will be doing a band-aid drive for both VCU Medical Center and Helen DeVos Childrens Hospital! Both hospitals’ band-aids in the clinic are given from donations, and they go thru lots of them!

If you would like to participate, you can mail your band-aid donations to:

Hubbel Family
PO Box 5383
Midlothian, VA 23112

Deadline: December 3, 2012 so that they may be presented to VCU and to Helen DeVos.

And don’t miss our Fall Festivals and Fun listing for apple festivals, hayrides, fall festivals, and more.

The Pumpkin Lady has some special treats for kids so visit this link.

As you’re planning for Halloween, check out the candy buy-back program from Atkins, Maestrello, Miller & Associates where kids get money for candy — and troops overseas get a nice treat and care package too!

Be sure and check out the Romp n’ Roll 2-day special on October 25-26 ONLY – it’s a scary great deal!

Ongoing Events 

Guitar: The Instrument that Rocked the World at the Science Museum of Virginia. See our Real Richmond review right here.

Visit the Science Museum of Virginia post for lots of activities this month.

After School Enrichment (times vary – visit website) - at All Fired Up. The second thursdays of the month are now our Adult Technique Class series. This month, on Thursday, October 11th, from 6-8pm, we’ll show you how to paint a swoop server tray with an adorable coffee design (see website for design and details). Tell a friend and reserve your spot today! Cost is only $35!

Young Tom Jefferson at Virginia Rep Children’s Theatre is showing through October 27, 2012.

October 21-27 is Read Aloud to a Child Week. Visit our website:www.readtothem.org  for the Challenge, Suggested Titles, Instructions, Pledge Information and Reading Certificate

If You Love Your City: Prove It October 1-28, 2012

Free movie night at Tom Leonards every Friday in October. Every Friday night in October starting around 7pm, please join Tom Leonards Farmers Market located at 4150 Brookriver Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23060 under the big tent for kids holiday movie night. Will include free movie, popcorn, hot chocolate, apple cider, face painting and hay rides. Bring your chair or sit on hay bales.

Monday, October 22, 2012

Tuesday, October 23

St. Catherine’s School Kindergarten Open House - 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Call 804.281.7140. Learn about what they have to offer.

DadChat – Commonwealth Parenting. An open, informal group offering helpful ideas and conversation. Facilitated by seasoned dads. Open to all – call 804-504-1110 to register.

How to Alienate Your Teen. Commonwealth Parenting. Look at how the adults in teens’ lives sometimes place stumbling blocks along the way to independence. Register: 804-545-1272.

Book Signing at bbgb. 4:00 p.m. Children’s author Katy Kelly will be in the shop reading and signing her latest book in the Melonhead series, Melonhead and the Vegalicious Disaster. Katy also writes the popular Lucy Rose series.

Wednesday, October 24

High Risk Pregnancy: Know What to Expect (free) at Lewis Ginter. If you are at risk, you and your baby might need special monitoring or care throughout your pregnancy. VCU Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR) will host a panel of experts in neonatal and maternal-fetal medicine as they discuss the causes of high-risk pregnancies, and what you can do to take care of yourself and your baby.

Waggles’ Tricks & Treats Halloween Party at the Richmond SPCA. 5:30pm – 7 pm. Please join Waggles, our humane education spokesdog, and all of his friends for a special Halloween Party! Join us for Tricks & Treats! Our special K-9 guests will perform their fanciest tricks and both guest K9′s and Kids are encouraged to show off their Halloween finest. Please, do not bring dogs to the event. Donations are welcome for this free event. Help us in the lifesaving work of the Richmond SPCA.

Cesarean Birth at Hip to be Round.  Whether you choose to schedule it or it is the last thing you want, take 90 minutes to explore your ideas about it. Practical and emotional preparation will allow you to greet this experience with preparedness, excitement, and on your own terms. Fee: $25. Read about the
YOUR CESAREAN course objectives here.

Nobody Told Me with Commonwealth Parenting. 9:30 am at the Continent Building, 5206 Markel Road, Suite 300. Join our Family Educator for conversation and support. Talk about everything from babies to teens. Share experiences and ideas and gain perspective on the most important job of being a mom.

Thursday, October 25

“Ghouls” Night Out (Ladies Night Out) at All Fired Up - Ladies… Imagine a relaxing night creating your own work of art while gabbing with girlfriends and drinking a glass of wine! Come join us on Thursday, October 25th for our “Ghouls” Night Out! Receive 10% off your piece and snacks will be provided. You and your gal pals provide the beverage of your choice!

Remember My Name - Monument Heights Baptist Church at 7 pm. A nondenominational memorial service to commemorate men, women, and children who lost their lives as a result of domestic violence.

Poe Museum Unhappy Hour – dress in costumes for the Halloween party in Richmond with real ghosts! Live music, costume contest, food, and cash bar.

Boo-Tacular Family Storytime - October 25 @ Glen Allen

Kindergarten Information Fair: Ten Different Area Private Schools – One Evening. Richmond Waldorf is bringing together local private schools to share information with parents who are exploring kindergarten options!

Fine Arts & Flowers at VMFA from October 25-28, 2012. Floral designs inspired by museu masterworks, lectures, demos, luncheons, flower-inspired fashion show, wine tasting, live music, and more. Information and tickets at 804.340.1405 or visit the website.

Friday, October 26

St. Christopher’s Kindergarten - Upcoming Prospective Parent Orientation - Parents interested in learning more about St. Christopher’s School and what they have to offer for pre-K and kindergarten can attend their upcoming Kindergarten Prospective Parent Orientation.

Fourth Fridays with Frank at Children’s Museum. The fourth Friday of each month will feature a book that emphasizes financial literacy. After story time, the educator will stick around to play and answer questions in CMoR’s very own Franklin Federal Branch!

Family Halloween Haunt at the Wilton House Museum from 6-8pm. Bring your little ghouls and goblins to a family-friendly All Hallow’s Eve at Wilton. Enjoy storytelling, a pumpkin hunt and decorating, and costume awards. Guided tours of the exhibit Designed To Perfection: Mark Catesby’s Natural History will be available. Come and enjoy all the spooky fun!

Beyond Stereotypes: The Intrinsic Nature of Domestic Violence. Featuring Susan Singers Beyond Barbie Presentation. 8 am – 4:30 pm at John Tyler Community College. Register here.

Fine Arts & Flowers at VMFA from October 25-28, 2012. Floral designs inspired by museu masterworks, lectures, demos, luncheons, flower-inspired fashion show, wine tasting, live music, and more. Information and tickets at 804.340.1405 or visit the website.

The Richmond Oktoberfest offers two nights of genuine Bavarian Oktoberfest entertainment including both, traditional and modern dance music, Bavarian Folk Dancing, and many other surprises.

Jump-n-Jam Tween Night – Pump it Up - Ages 10-16 can jump and dance the night away at either the Hanover or Midlothian location. Pre-register for a discount 804-550-7867.

Haunted Lantern Tour – Chesterfield Historical Society – held on the Friday before Halloween, 7-10 p.m. Explore the paranormal activity of Magnolia Grange. For ages 8 and older. Registration required. Fee.www.ChesterfieldHistory.com or 804-796-7131.

Virginia Carolina Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic - Get a head start on your holiday shopping at this great show with over 450 artists and craftsmen from around the country. ($, under 6 Free). Richmond Raceway Complex at 600 E. Laburnum Avenue.

Saturday, October 27

Richmond Zombie Bash - Halloween Concert/Dance at the Richmond Convention Center on Oct 27th 2012. Featuring music from the 70′s 80′s and 90′s with the cover band the Deloreans headling. Be a part of Richmond biggest Halloween event as we set the state record for the largest “Thriller Dance” at midnight. 2 bands, 5 bars and dancing.

HopeVoice – Digital storytelling workshop.

Chick-fil-A Charity Sports Challenge at the Siegel Center. VCU Siegel Center/U-Turn Sports Academy - 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 5K, dodgeball, table tennis, corn hole and basketball events, proceeds benefit Schools for Niger and Team Up Richmond.

Virginia Carolina Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic - Get a head start on your holiday shopping at this great show with over 450 artists and craftsmen from around the country. ($, under 6 Free). Richmond Raceway Complex at 600 E. Laburnum Avenue.

Fall Festival at Lyndale Baptist Church- 11 am-3 pm. Come for a fun-filled day of FREE games,crafts, face-painting, inflatable slide, petting zoo, food, and much more as we celebrate the many blessings of the season. Also try some tasty treats from our Bake Sale with proceeds benefiting Ladies’ Mission Ministries.

Food Allergy Friendly Trunk or Treat at Cheswick Park at 4:00 p.m. Dress up and decorate your trunk, bring a bowl of allergy-free candy or toys. Email FAFTrunkOrTreat@gmail to register.

Virginia Center Commons is hosting its annual Halloween event on Saturday, October 27 from 5:00-8:00 p.m., offering a variety of fun and frightening seasonal festivities for families. The event will be presented by The Hub TV Network, a destination for kids and their families. The Hub will provide fun activities for attendees, giveaways and trick-or-treat bags (while supplies last). Additionally, during the event, little ones can view some of the network’s fun, kid-friendly, spooky-themed episodes of shows including “My Little Pony Friendship is Magic” and “Transformers Rescue Bots.”  For more information about the Simon Kidgits Club, visit the website.

Chester Family YMCA Fall Harvest Festival and Haunted House from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm on 3011 W. Hundred Road, Chester, VA. Children’s crafts, family games, cupcake walk, face painting, refreshments, and lots of family-friendly fun. You’ll also enjoy the spooky haunted house.

Chick-fil-A Dodgeball Tournament at Stuart Siegel Center (VCU). 5k run/walk, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, table tennis, corn hole tournament, and dodgeball tournament. Fun, games, food, and more!

Bootleg Shakespeare: Hamlet at November Theatre at 7:30 p.m. One-night only performance!

Peter and the Wolf at the Lollipops Richmond Symphony. 11:00 a.m.

Goosebumps Party - October 27 @ Dumbarton

Scare-O-Thon - October 27 @ North Park

Children’s Halloween Fair  - October 27 @ Tuckahoe

Fine Arts & Flowers at VMFA from October 25-28, 2012. Floral designs inspired by museu masterworks, lectures, demos, luncheons, flower-inspired fashion show, wine tasting, live music, and more. Information and tickets at 804.340.1405 or visit the website.

Spooktacular Halloween Festival – Westchester Commons at Village Green from 1-3 p.m. First 200 kids receive a free pumpkin. Pumpkin decorating, hayrides, games, crafts, treats, and more.

Spooky Saturday on October 27. It is held from 3-7 at Mary Munford Elementary School (211 Westmoreland Avenue, Richmond VA 23226). Spooky Saturday is Mary Munford’s largest community-oriented fundraiser. With Spooky Saturday in it’s 20th year, there will be food and fun for all ages including the hay maze, moon bounce and obstacle course, carnival games, and some new surprises this year. Everyone is welcome to join the fun!

Spooky Party - Come join us on Saturday, October 27th from 10am-4pm for our Spooky Party at all three locations: CMoR Central, CMoR Short Pump and CMoR Chesterfield. Celebrate Halloween a few days early by putting on your Halloween costume, and coming out to any CMoR location for fun Halloween activities, and spooky art projects!

LukeFest: Help Raise Funds and Awareness. During the early morning hours of January 24, 2008, Tim and JoAnn Cockey received a call that no parent ever wants to hear. Their son, Luke Delaney Glen Cockey, had been rushed to the hospital with severe head trauma. After hours of tests and surgeries, Cockey passed away the next day. Every year, Tim and JoAnn honor his memory by helping others in his name. LukeFest is complete with live music, a corn hole tournament, moon bounce, door prizes, oysters, Brunswick stew, Pit Beef, Vegetarian Chili and fun for the entire family.

Cure by Design an American Cancer Society Event from 6pm-10pm. John Marshall Ballroom, 101 North 5th Street, Richmond, VA. Tickest are $125 per person and benefit ACS. Runway fashion and more featuring cancer survivor models. Visit website for more information.

Great Pumpkin Palooza at Innsbrook Picnic Area from 9am – 5 pm. 5K race, pumpkin painting, pumpkin dunkin’ at Lake Rooty, costume contest, face painting, trick-or-treat, music, and more.

El Dia de los Muertos - The Latin Ballet and The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen invite the community to this celebration with live music, dancing, arts & crafts and sweets-and -treats. El Dia de los Muertos is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and by Latin Americans living in the U.S. and Canada. Traditions include building private altars honoring the deceased, using sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed, and visiting graves with these as gifts. Wear your Halloween costume!

LolliPops Richmond Symphony series - Come early to the pre-concert festival that begins at 10:00 a.m. and enjoy the symphony family-style with a performance of Peter and the Wolf. 804-788-4717

ZooBoo – Virginia Zoo in Norfolk - a short drive for a lot of fun with family fun day 10-3 p.m. and family fun night from 6-9 p.m. Animal pumpkin smashing, costume contests, trick or treat, candy stations, train of terror, haunted hay ride, and costumes and candy.

Make a Difference Day 5k at the Pediatric Connection. The Pediatric Connection is hosting the second annual 5k run/walk and 1/2 mile kids fun run on October 27th at 10:30 benefitting Child Savers. It takes place on 1300 Semmes Ave Richmond, VA 23224. Please come out and run or walk and take part in the festival after the race. There will be music, food, art vendors, and raffle items!

VOLVER - October 26-28 at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen - Based on the real life of the former treasurer of the US. Anna Cabral. A dance theatre work that reflects “Chicano” identity and its culture. October 26-28: Fri. 10:30 AM & 7:30 PM – Sat. 7:30 PM – Sun. 3 PM.

Celebrate Halloween at Martin’s – Come dressed in your favorite costume and receive a free bag & treats (while supplies last). Saturday October 27 from 12 noon until 4 pm.

Dia de Los Muertos - October 27th – Family Festival – at The Cultural Arts center at Glen Allen.- – Celebrate Halloween with us a Hispanic way. Saturday from 12 noon to 4 PM.

Fitness, Food, FAMIS - In celebration of Virginia’s Teen Health Week, join teens from around the Richmond area for ‘Fitness, Food, FAMIS’. This exciting teen health event will include a fun-filled afternoon of games, sports activities, demonstrations and healthy snacks. Teens will have an opportunity to take a turn on the inflatable obstacle course, visit with local celebrities, take pictures in the photo booth, play soccer with the pros, take in a performance by the VCU Dance Team, and win fabulous prizes, including a VCU Basketball signed by Coach Shaka Smart! All teens will receive a free FAMIS Sportbag, filled with cool freebies. Sponsored by FAMIS and the Robert Wood Johnson Maximizing Enrollment Grant.

Paint Treat at Spirited Art – wear your costume and enjoy lots of fun with your little one.

Halloween Storytime - Storytime at Barnes & Noble (Short Pump) - Join us for our special Halloween Storytime in the Children’s Department. We’ll read The Monster’s Monster by Patrick McDonnell and have an arts and crafts activity. Kids, be sure to wear your Halloween costume! Saturday October 27, 2012 11:00 AM.

Boot Camp for New Dads at Henrico Doctors Hospital. All Boot Camps are on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. - 12 noon. and are $25 (with the exception of Richmond Community Hospital). Scholarships are available.

Spooktacular Halloween Festival – Westchester Commons at Village Green from 1-3 p.m. First 200 kids receive a free pumpkin. Pumpkin decorating, hayrides, games, crafts, treats, and more.

Scarytown is Saturday October 27, 2012 in Carytown. Look for the “pumpkin” in the merchant’s window that says “come in for Scarytown treats”. They have agreed to participate in Scarytown safe trick or treating. The Kid’s contest will be at 3:30pm at Premiere Costumes. The Pet contest begins at 3pm. Registration is from 2-3pm at Dogma. There is no entry fee or entry forms for the contests. Trick or Treating will officially be from 12-5pm, though some merchants may continue after that.

Sunday, October 28

Romp n’ Roll Halloween Bash - Head out to Romp n’ Roll this Halloween for a ‘not-so-scary good time’. Join them for crafts, games, raffles, and gym play.  There is plenty of fun for thewhole family. You are encouraged to dress up but, please, no glitter or restricting costumes – you don’t want to restrict the fun! Sunday, October 28 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm at all 3 Romp n’ Roll Richmond-area locations.

Virginia Carolina Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic - Get a head start on your holiday shopping at this great show with over 450 artists and craftsmen from around the country. Richmond Raceway Complex at 600 E. Laburnum Avenue.

Squirreloween – The Diamond. From 2-6PM, come trick-or-treat through the Diamond for candy, crafts and pictures with your favorite mascots! In addition, there will be a petting zoo, hayrides and face painting! Do not forget to wear your costume for our costume contest!

Trunk or Treat – Trinity United Methodist Church. Everyone is invited for a community Halloween celebration will feature treats, prizes, a jumphouse, free hot dogs, games, contests and loads of fun for the entire family. 903 Forest Avenue, Richmond, VA. 804.317.7706. 5:30 pm-7:30 pm.

VOLVER - October 26-28 at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen - Based on the real life of the former treasurer of the US. Anna Cabral. A dance theatre work that reflects “Chicano” identity and its culture. October 26-28: Fri. 10:30 AM & 7:30 PM – Sat. 7:30 PM – Sun. 3 PM.

Graze on Grace - Occupies two blocks on Grace from 4th to 7th Streets. The public can taste signature dishes from over 25 of Richmond’s finest sustainable restaurants.for only $3 a sample. The event will also offer fresh Virginia produce, meats, cheeses, herbs, artisan breads and confections straight from local organic farms and specialty food providers. Beverages will be provided by several of Virginia’s finest wineries and all local brews provided by Taste the Local program from Brown Distributing.

30% off Halloween-themed Bisque at All Fired Up. Through October 30.

Goblins & Gourds at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. 1:00 p.m. – Celebrate harvest-time in the Children’s Garden with a live concert by the Richmond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra, pumpkin painting, costumes and fun for the whole family.

VHBG Trunk or Treat – 2pm – 5 pm – Bring your kids to the campus of Virginia Home for Boys and Girls (VHBG) for an exciting afternoon of trunk-or-treating in a safe family environment. This unique event allows children to fetch Halloween candy from the backs of vehicles gathered in the campus parking lot. Dozens of cars will sport fun decorations and themes to entertain children in this special Halloween tailgating event. Join us for trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, clowns, an inflatable rock wall and arts projects.

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Mother Runners and VCU race for success on April 2, 2011!

What’s so great about April 2, 2011 in Richmond, Virginia?

Well…….plenty!

Mother Runners and Monument 10k

April 2 is the famous Monument 10K race where the Richmondmoms and Mother Runners will lace up their running shoes and soar down beautiful Monument Avenue.  The race kicks off with the kids fun run at 8:00 a.m. and the 10K starts at 8:30 a.m. Many of our moms and grandmoms have trained and worked hard to prepare for this race.

They’ve run in freezing cold, rain, ice, snow and blistering winds through the previous months as they prepared to leave their mark on history.

Congratulations to all of our Mother Runners and Monument 10k participants as they begin their run and reach the finish line.

This year’s race will be a monumental event as it coincides with VCU’s appearance in the Final Four!

Cheering VCU to Victory

What a tremendous victory for VCU and an honor for Richmond to be home to such a successful basketball team with incredible players and inspiring coaching staff. VCU has scheduled game viewing sites for students on Saturday night that include:

• The Siegel Center will host a viewing party for VCU and VCU Health System students, faculty and staff with a valid ID. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Limited to 3,500 attendees.
• Rodney’s on the first floor of Shafer Court Dining Center will hold a watch party for students only. For two dining plan blocks, students will enjoy a game-day buffet, complete with spirited giveaways and prizes. Tickets are on sale at Market 810-2-Go. Admission is limited to the first 220 guests. Four spirit bags will be raffled off in honor of the Final Four games. Additional watch parties will be held for students in resident halls and the Common Ground at the University Student Commons.
• Chili’s @ VCU also is hosting a watch party. Game day specials, including selected half-price appetizers and $5 burgers, will be available for guests wearing their VCU Gear.

Capital Ale House, many other local restaurants, and local establishments will host game-watching parties on Saturday, as VCU takes on Butler at 6:00 p.m.

Go Richmond!

Support our Mother Runners and all of the great Monument 10K participants, and then enjoy the VCU game and cheer them on to victory too.

Richmond is a great place to live — and especially this coming weekend!

Visit Richmond Bargains website and find out how to save and have fun.

Richmond Bargains definitely knows how to keep grandmoms and moms up-to-date on the latest deals.

Their Facebook page today reminds everyone that you get a free Chik-Fil-A regular chicken sandwich on Friday, March 25 from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. when you wear your VCU Rams or U of R Spiders apparel. You’ll find lots more free or cheap weekend events too.

Bamboo Cafe, LIFT Coffee Shop, and Richmond-area Moe’s Restaurants are also offering free food for VCU and U of R fans.

Be sure and “like” Richmond Bargains on Facebook so you get notified of all the great bargains around town.

Visit Richmond Bargains on Facebook and find out which local restaurants are participating in the free food give-away on March 25 or follow them on Twitter @RVABargains. And while you’re on Facebook, check out all of the great discounts and cheap ways to entertain kids this weekend.

Don’t forget to visit their website so you get even more updates on ways to save money and have fun.

Thanks again Richmond Bargains — we LOVE saving money and having fun!

Lewis Ginter hosts VCU seminar on children and diabetes.

Children with diabetes face many more challenges than other children when it comes to daily living. Nutrition, medication and activity are often impacted when diabetes is involved.

The Children’s Hospital of Richmond is presenting a seminar series featuring physicians who talk about current topics in health. On Tuesday, March 22, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens is hosting a VCU seminar entitled, “Is There a Cure for Children with Diabetes?”.

Dr. Gary Francis, CHoR’s Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology, discusses diabetes management options and innovative approaches designed to prevent or reverse diabetes in children.

The seminar is FREE, however, reservations are required. Light refreshments are provided and you can register by calling 804.828.0123.

Take advantage of this opportunity to help children live healthier lives today and in the future. The VCU Medical Center is just one more way to learn about healthy living.