Maggiano's Kids cooking class 11/6

Maggiano's would like to invite children ages 6-12 to participate in our future chefs cooking class. The children will receive instructions from our Executive Chef Ron Fazio, on how to make their own lasagna and take it home to eat.
The class will be held on November 6, 2010 at 10:00 AM in the North Ballroom. The cost is $25.00 inclusive per child. Please call the banquet department at 804-253-0916 to reserve a spot.




Richmond
11800 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23233
804-253-0900

Toys R Us 10/30

On Saturday, October 30, from 12 noon - 3pm join us for "Geoffrey's
Halloween Parade Featuring Crayola!" Kids can dress in their ghoulish
garb to meet Geoffrey and receive a complimentary, reusable
Trick "R" Treat bag. They can also decorate a special Trick-or-Treat for
UNICEF collection box to express their style before collecting change
for kids in need. This event is not available in Toys"R"Us Express
Stores.

20% discount for a scream at Old Navy

Off one item...good through 10/30.

Get Your Flu Shot! Free Clinics in Henrico and Chesterfield

Get Your Flu Shot! Free Clinics in Henrico and Chesterfield via Richmond Bargains.com

The Chesterfield Health Department is offering a free flu vaccination clinic for adults and children aged 3 and older, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 4-6 p.m., at the Smith-Wagner Building, 9501 Lucy Corr Circle. Please call 768-7499 to schedule an appointment beginning Oct 28, 2010.

The Henrico Health Department is providing free flu vaccinations for everyone ages 6 months & up.
Tuesday November 9, 2010
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Richmond International Raceway
602 E. Laburnum Avenue
Immunization hotline: (804) 652-3166

Edited to add: On Friday, October 29, 2010 from 10am – 7pm the Chickahominy Health District will be offering free flu shots for the public at Bass Pro Shops in Hanover County. Please call the Goochland Health Department at 804-556-5843 for more information about the event.

Letter to My Daughter

I was forever changed by this letter....great words.  Thanks Vicky!

Hello my girl,

I  wanted to say hi and tell you how much I miss you and that I hope your classes are going well and that you are having fun too.
But I also have to have a mommy moment-  bear with me here.  I won't take long, and I won't be saying anything I haven't already said in one form or another,  but it is important.

You may or may not have heard about the NJ college student who killed himself last week because his room-mate had posted videotape of him having sex with another guy.  A terrible, senseless tragedy.

My mommy job requires that I remind you of two essential things:
One:
Nothing ruins your life forever. NOTHING.
Two:
Nothing ruins your life forever. NOTHING.

If that young man had only waited a couple of weeks nobody would have cared- he'd have gotten past it.  People have short memories- life would have gotten better, much better.  His parents and friends? They loved him prior to the tape- they would have loved him afterward too.  A few awkward moments and then life goes on.

But when you are young you don't know that even the awkward moments are fleeting.  On this,  you just have to trust the old people.  Remember when you were really small and cried and cried over something?  Well,  it didn't last.  That's kind of what it's like- awful things happen, you feel like there's a rock in the pit of your stomach, somehow time goes by and it gets better.  I promise you, it ALWAYS gets better.

The students, a girl and boy, who were involved in the taping and posting-- they are being charged with bias crime, invasion of privacy and possibly other things.  Their college life is over.  They will have to live with this death the rest of their lives-- and their families are devastated.  What they did was so wrong- but also so kid-stupid.  Not to mention mean. And so their lives will be different forever- but even so- their families will love them and they will have time enough to hopefully live in such a way as to make meaning from their mistake.

So, my beautiful girl,  never, ever think something is unfixable.  NOTHING you do will ever keep us from loving you.  NOTHING you do could be so awful you can't get past it.

And if someone is mean to you, and it isn't something you can ignore-- seek out people to talk to about it.  Surround yourself with people who are supportive.  If you ever need help and don't know how to ask- try writing a letter instead.  And right now- before you might need such help- think about who you would talk to if needed.  In the midst of turmoil sometimes we don't always think as clearly- having a plan makes it easier to find help in crisis.  And remember there are always alternatives. Always.

Finally, don't be mean.  Don't let other people be mean.
Stand up for the underdog, protect those who aren't as smart or confident or easygoing as yourself.
Treat people's feelings like fragile little puppies- if you play with them- be gentle.

I love you so much and I know you really don't need me to tell you this stuff.... but it's my job.
Love and hugs,
Mommy

Daycare Discount

Goochland Children's Fall Festival 10/30

Broken Road Farm Petting Zoo
Free Run Farm Pony Rides
Scavenger Hunt & Carnival Games
Dyno-Might Amusement Company
Face Painting plus Make & Take Activities
Monster Money w/Candy Bag of Treats
Pumpkin Patch...pick one to paint!
Halloween Costume Contest at 2pm
Little Screamer’s Haunted Hayride
TOT LOT w/Mini Golf & Treasure Hunt
Children’s Fall Festival
Goochland County
For more information, please contact
Goochland County Parks & Recreation (804) 556-5854
or visit us online at www.co.goochland.va.us
Saturday, October 30th, 2010
Back-up Rain Date:
Sunday, October 31st
from 2PM until 6PM