Ashland Train day 11/5 FREE

9th annual Ashland Train Day

Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 10AM to 4PM

An event for the whole family. Come visit us at the Ashland Library along the tracks for a day of fun and excitement. We have music, games, lots of model trains, children's train rides, trolley rides, food, railroad related vendors, displays and of course our mascots, plus much, much more. So hop on board and come on down. Don't forget to bring your camera. Dress up for the day in your bib overalls, bandana and enigneer hat. We'll also be in our best railroad attire for you to! Don't forget the camera!

Oh, we forgot to say . . . . We've got real trains too, all day, right out front.

Best of all, Train Day is FREE !!!
(Trolley rides are $2 for an all day pass, children 12 and under are free.)

Due to limited parking near the library, satellite parking is located in the Ashland-Hanover Shopping Center and the Ashland Town Center where the trolleys will pick you up.

Squirreloween! 10/30 3-7pm FREE!

Looking for a fun, free alternative to your usual Halloween celebration? Then head over to The Diamond for Nutzy's Halloween Party!

Come out and enjoy the Lambeth petting zoo, face painting, costume contest, bobbing for apples, inflatables, nutzy and friends, and hayrides around the warning track!

Live music by Road Kill Roy on the main stage!

Kids can trick or treat through the suites!

We didn't forget about you football fans, you can watch your favorite games in select suites too!

Goochland Fall Festival 10/29 FREE

Meet & Greet at 12pm FREE CONCERT at 2pm!
Admission is FREE
Volunteers NEEDED!
Parks, Recreation & Facilities Management (804) 556-5854 www.co.goochland.va.us
Rain Date:
Sunday, October 30th
2PM until 6PM
Shuttle Service
provided by
Bounce2themoon
Laughing Place Pony Rides
Broken Road Farm Petting Zoo
Dyno-Might Amusement Company
Richmond SPCA Thistle Down Alpacas
Department of Forestry Pamunkey Regional Library
Virginia Cooperative Extension Goochland County Fire & Rescue
Monster Money & Pumpkin Painting PLUS Make & Take Activities
Scavenger Hunt & Carnival Games Halloween Costume Contest 1:30pm
Little Screamer’s Haunted Hayride TOT LOT w/Mini Golf & Treasure Hunt

North Park Scare A Thon, North park Library 10/29 Free!

All ages join us for Halloween fun! There will be thrills, chills, games, crafts, tricks and treats. Wear your costume and earn a chance at a door prize!1-4pm FREE

Meadow Farm’s Hauntings and Spooky Stories 10/29

Meadow Farm’s Hauntings and Spooky Stories
For all ages. Halloween is nearly here. Thoughts are turning towards ghosts and spooky tales. Join in the intimate fun around the campfire as storytellers spin tales of hauntings and strange happenings. Information: Anna Truong, 501-2130.
Sat, Oct 29, 7 & 8 p.m.
Meadow Farm Museum. Free

Monster Mash 10/28

Monster Mash
For all ages. Celebrate the Halloween spirit with the ghosts of Dorey Park. Come out and enjoy some freaky family fun! Activities include hair-raising arts and crafts, frighteningly spooky contests and games, and rocking monster music! Be sure to take a trip down the spooky trail provided by the Varina High School Key Club. Participate and win great prizes in the costume contest at 8 p.m. Information: Rachel Moore, 501-5134.
Fri, Oct 28, 6-9 p.m.
Dorey Recreation Center. Free.

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