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Rent an RV for summer vacation and travel

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Rent an RV for summer travel, as extra housing for family and guests, or as a spare office for working from home or on the road. An RV lets you enjoy a much-needed vacation while avoiding crowds and public spaces. Summer is coming! It’s time to leave the house … [Read more...] about Rent an RV for summer vacation and travel

May Gardening Events Around Richmond

With the average last frost date now behind us, it is time to dig in to gardening and outdoor activities. May's offerings include a variety of activities, from farm swaps and plant sales, to garden concerts and virtual education. In addition to the many events you … [Read more...] about May Gardening Events Around Richmond

Family Adventures Around the Midlothian Library, A Novel Idea

After months of graciously providing curbside service only to visitors, each Chesterfield County Public Library location is now open. The library is a safe, free venue for families and a starting point for a fun morning out. Using the Midlothian Library (521 … [Read more...] about Family Adventures Around the Midlothian Library, A Novel Idea

Professionals Practicing Porch Photography

It’s a time to remember. A great way to mark Mother's or Father's Day, Stay At Home directives and shut downs is with a professional photograph - a visual memory of our lives. While anyone can take a snap shot documenting their life at this particular time, the … [Read more...] about Professionals Practicing Porch Photography

LAG B’OMER CARNIVAL & BBQ FRI. APRIL 30 at CHABAD

LAG B'OMER CARNIVAL & BBQ on FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 from 4:00-7:00PM with Chabad of Virginia, 212 N Gaskins Rd, Richmond, VA 23238. Lag B'Omer, is a Jewish religious holiday celebrated on the 33rd day of the Counting of the Omer, which occurs on the 18th … [Read more...] about LAG B’OMER CARNIVAL & BBQ FRI. APRIL 30 at CHABAD

Free Gardening Resources for Socially Distant Education

By Denise Levitskiy Whether you picked up gardening as a quarantine hobby or have years of experience, there are always opportunities to learn more about the science and art of growing your own produce and flowers. This list is not all inclusive; the free … [Read more...] about Free Gardening Resources for Socially Distant Education

Five Henrico County Public Libraries Open to the Public. Fairfield, Libbie Mill, Tuckahoe, Twin Hickory, and Varina Selected

Book lovers rejoice! The Henrico County Public LIbrary system has announced Fairfield, Libbie Mill, Tuckahoe, Twin Hickory, and Varina Area Libraries will open to the public on Monday, March 29, 2021. Hours at those area libraries will be Mon. through Thurs. 9 … [Read more...] about Five Henrico County Public Libraries Open to the Public. Fairfield, Libbie Mill, Tuckahoe, Twin Hickory, and Varina Selected

Faith-based Easter Celebrations Around Richmond

Many churches and congregations are offering Easter Services and celebrations, some are outside, for faith-based observances of the spring holiday which takes place on Sunday, April 4, 2021. Click on the links and contact the hosts to confirm times and capacity. … [Read more...] about Faith-based Easter Celebrations Around Richmond

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Want to go on a virtual tour of the Met Museum with a top-tier Columbia art professor? Or learn about the history of the Olympics from a professor at UNC Chapel Hill? How about discover the science of intelligence with Amherst’s top professor of psychology? Now you … [Read more...] about Get One Month Free Trial! One Day University Now Helps You Get Smarter Year-round With New Online Format.

Book Review: Timely Debut Novel “Malcolm and Me” Captures Angst, Tension of the 70s

Three gripping novels about race, family, and social justice are the focus of the FREE and virtual Coming of Age in YA Fiction author panel with the Virginia Festival of the Book on Sat. March 20, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.  One of those books, Malcolm and Me, … [Read more...] about Book Review: Timely Debut Novel “Malcolm and Me” Captures Angst, Tension of the 70s

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