Salvation Army Christmas Mother info Date changes

It's time to think Christmas if The Salvation Army is the place you turn for help.

Registration deadlines will be in October and November this year for all Salvation Army Christmas assistance programs — including the Christmas Mother program sponsored by the Richmond Times-Dispatch and the Angel Tree program sponsored by WWBT/NBC 12.

All applicants must register in person at The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club, 3701 R St. in northeast Richmond. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 10-14, Oct. 24-28, Nov. 7-11 and Nov. 28-Dec. 2. Spanish interpreters will be available during the last week only. Appointments are not necessary. Late registration will not be allowed.Salvation Army site

Family peace festival 9/25

click here for more details!

Sunday, September 25, 2011
11 am to 5 pm
Byrd Park, Richmond, Virginia

It's free! It's fun! It's family!
The Peace Festival is for you and your children and friends: our community. Come and enjoy a world with no borders—just curiosity and mutual respect. And ...
Entertainment by The Taters, Seva O Vocals and Instrumentalists (Sings in 4 languages), Poet/Spoken Word Artist Jorrell Watkins, Susan Greenbaum, and more!
Cooperative games
Arts & crafts for children
Children's Interfaith Performance
Diverse exhibits by community cultural, religious, educational and advocacy groups
And—yummy food! Chef Khan Indian cuisine, La Milpa Mexican cuisine, Ice Cream Connection cart, and more

Honoring Our Heroes 9/10-9/11

Bass Pro Shops will host Free Family Activities for the 2nd weekend in a row.  Remote Control Car Course, Tire Bean Bag Toss, Tire Roll, Crafts.  Closest store in RVa is on Lakeridge in Hanover just past Virginia Center Commons Mall.

Online Storytime-FREE

Click on the Heading to go directly to  Barnes and Nobles online story time.  Not certain how often they update, but Llama Llama Home with Mama is this weeks story!

Touch a truck 10/1/11

The Junior League of Richmond is pleased to announce its

6th Annual Touch a Truck

Saturday, October 1, 2011

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

9:00 am - 10:00 am-VIP Access

Richmond International Raceway (RIR)-Main Gate

600 East Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Virginia



Event Overview

The 6th annual Touch a Truck is a unique, interactive, one-day event which allows children to see, touch, and explore their favorite big trucks and vehicles as well as to meet the personnel who protect, serve, and build the Richmond community. Vehicles on display routinely include construction trucks, emergency responders, tractor trailers, utility trucks and helicopters. The event also features area mascots, special performances, snack bars, face painting, inflatables, games, crafts and a bazaar of local vendors. Please help spread the word about this wonderful event by posting this flyer in your office breakroom, emailing to friends and family, and placing in other community areas!

Attendance

Over 2,500 people attended Touch a Truck 2010 and over $20,000 was raised!

Proceeds directly assist the League with its programmatic work in serving children and families in the Richmond community. Thanks to the dedication of our corporate partners, Touch a Truck has quickly become a favorite event for Richmond families and attendance continues to grow each year.

Tickets

The Junior League of Richmond invites the community-at-large to participate in Touch a Truck through the purchase of individual tickets online or at the gate on event day. VIP tickets and family packages are available online and only through advanced purchase. Click here to review pricing and to purchase your 2011 Touch a Truck tickets.

The Junior League of Richmond underwrites the cost of tickets for children and their families from JLR programs for whom the ticket price is not feasible. Classroom Sponsorships of $100 can be purchased online by clicking the above link or by phone at 804-643-4886, extension 11.

Tickets purchased online will be available at Will Call on event day and will not be mailed. Will Call is located at the main gate of Richmond International Raceway. Children under 1 year-of-age admitted free.

Sponsorship

Touch a Truck offers sponsors an excellent opportunity to interact with parents, children, League members, and the Richmond community-at-large. There are multiple ways for your organization to participate: full-fledge sponsorship, truck participation, food sales, retail vendor, raffle donation or purchase an ad in the event map. Click here for information on sponsorship opportunities and to sign-up!

Contact Us!

For more information or to have a question answered about Touch a Truck, please contact Britt Nelson at jlrtruck@gmail.com or 804.316.1638.

Free Outdoor Movie 9/10

Under the Stars Summer Family Film Series

For all ages. Grab your blanket and your family and come out to enjoy family flicks in the park. Experience the thrill of outdoor movies and fun! Concessions available for purchase.

Information: Jeannie Murray, 501-5121.

Movie: "UP" (PG)
Sat, Sept 10, 8 p.m.
Walkerton Tavern. Free.

2892 Mountain Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23060