Community Conversation on Childhood Trauma & Resiliency
VirtualBeWellVa, a collaboration of Central Virginia’s seven Community Services Boards, is offering a virtual book discussion on resiliency and overcoming childhood trauma featuring Joye B. Moore, author of Hopefully Beautiful: “I more than survived…I thrived!” Joye is also the culinary creator of Joyebells Sweet Potato Pies. Pre-registration required.
STEAM Team
West End Library 5420 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VAA fun exploration involving Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics for ages 5 to 12. The STEAM Team at WE branch meets on the First Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
Richmond Short Stories
The Valentine 1015 East Clay Street, Richmond, VA, United StatesA gallery tour uncovering fascinating objects in the Valentine’s collection. A staff member will share a new lens into Richmond history and highlight a few diverse Richmond Stories on display.
Creating Paradise for Pollinators
Bon Air LibraryAdults, Learn the basics of creating a pollinator garden. Peggy Singlemann gives you tips and tricks for providing the specific elements necessary for pollinators to thrive. Registration begins March 30.
Foster Parent Information Session – HopeTree Family Services
HopeTree Foster Care Office 11745 Chester Rd, Chester, VA, United StatesHave you considered becoming a foster parent? Please join this information session to learn more about how your family can become a foster family. Call (804) 201-9006 or email Dejene.Young-el@HopeTreeFS.org for more information.
Treason Trial of Aaron Burr Court End Tour
John Marshall House 818 East Marshall Street, Richmond, VA, United StatesWhat happened to Aaron Burr after his fatal shooting of Alexander Hamilton? Find out about his treasonous plot of 1807 in this guided tour with the John Marshall House and the Valentine Museum. 3pm-5pm, Friday 10am-12pm, Saturday
Richmond Poetry Fest
Visual Arts Center of Richmond 1812 West Main Street, Richmond, VAA celebration of poetry and community, includes readings, workshops, activities for poets and artists of all ages, and vendors. . 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Fri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sat
Garden Tours
Bacon's Castle 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail, Surry, VALearn the history of the oldest English formal garden in North America as well as what is growing there today. Heirloom seeds saved from Bacon’s Castle Garden will be for sale.
Elephant & Piggie
Virginia Rep Center for Arts and Education 4204 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VAThe imagination of Mo Willems returns to the stage in this rollicking vaudevillian romp, perfect for introducing young people to the joy of putting on a play. An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie solve problems, sing, make each other laugh, and even teach the audience a dance known as the Flippy Floppy…
Spring Story Time Palooza
Clover Hill Library 6701 Deer Run Dr., Midlothian, VAAges 2 to 5 and their caregivers, celebrate spring at an outdoor story time. Read books, sing songs, dance, and make a craft. Registration begins on Apr. 11.
