events April 29, 2009

Member Events & More

Powhatan 4th Fridays

5:00–8:00 p.m., starting in May  

Powhatan is gearing up for a summer filled with fourth Friday events for the entire family! Under the auspices of the Powhatan Chamber of Commerce and the Powhatan Economic Development Authority, Powhatan’s 4th Fridays are designed to provide a place for good friends and family to enjoy musical entertainment, children’s activities, food and adult beverages, while benefiting local businesses and charities www.powhatan4thfridays.com or email info@powhatan4thfridays.com.

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Farmers' Market Time!

Opening May 2

Sharon and Peter Francisco wish to welcome you back for the opening day of Lakeside Farmers' Market. We have many exciting plans for the season that you will not want to miss. We are located at 6110 Lakeside Ave. Richmond, Va. in the parking lot at Lakeside Towne Center (One block South of Hilliard Rd. and within sight of Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens). Please come out and meet our vendors. We are still adding new ones to the list for this year. If you need additional information on the market, click here or e-mail peter.francisco@verizon.net. We look forward to seeing you.

—Peter and Sharon

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Go Golfing for the Girls!

14th Annual Golf Tournament—May 7

• Click here for details >>

 “If you or ANYONE you know would be able to participate in this golf tournament on May 7, it is for a wonderful cause. There is a fun dinner after the tournament. I love to help these girls every chance I get. They are all miracles waiting to bloom! If you get a chance, learn more about their efforts at www.jacksonfeild.org. I hope to see everyone there.”

—Michelle Neilson, Tuffy

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Mother’s Day Rocks!: An Evening to Celebrate Mother’s Day in Ultimate Style & Glamour

Thursday, May 7th 5:30–7:30 p.m.  
Complimentary Valet Parking

Carreras, Mango Salon & Belle Magazine invite you to:

• Enjoy Champagne, Wine & Hors D’oeuvres by Mosaic Unique Events. Be one of the first 30 guests through the door and you could win a diamond in your flute of champagne!
• Enter Raffles to win a Peter Storm necklace & a $200 Gift Card from Mango. Experience complimentary Spa Hand Treatments & Spring Beauty Tips by Mango. Meet the Designer, Peter Storm, & be the first to view his Spring Collection of Baubles!

A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit The Children’s Miracle Network.

Please visit www.carrerasjewelers.com for detailed event information.

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Virginians for High Speed Rail's 13th Annual Meeting at the University of Virginia

11:30 a.m. Friday May 8

Very exciting times in high-speed rail nowadays—Get in the loop! You are invited to attend this upcoming meeting.  University of Virginia; Auditorium of the Harrison Institute/Small Special Collections Library, 170 McCormick Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Speakers:

• Dave Norris. Mayor, City of Charlottesville, Welcome Address
• David Slutzky, Chairman, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, Welcome to Albemarle address.
• Leonard Sandridge, Executive Vice President, University of Virginia, Welcome to UVA address.
• Jay McArthur, Senior Officer of State Contracts, Amtrak
• Gilbert “Gil” Carmichael, former Federal Railroad Administrator and Senior Chairman, Intermodal Transportation Institute, University of Denver
• Representative Thomas Perriello, Congressman from Virginia’s 5th Congressional District

Individual ticket: $25 until May 1st, $35 after. Register to attend by: Check or cash to VHSR, 5101 Monument Ave., Richmond, VA 23230. Credit (www.vhsr.com/2009AM) or by phone at 804.864.5193, or Fax at 804.864.5194

—Danny Plaugher, Executive Director, Virginians for High Speed Rail

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Fall in Love…All Over Again: A Diamond Restyling Event by Peter Storm

Friday, May 8 10am–5:30 p.m.

Update your diamond into a spectacular new setting that truly shows your unique personality and style. Let Peter Storm’s passion and expertise guide your diamond ring transformation. Looking to get Engaged? This is the perfect opportunity to see a special viewing of Peter’s signature Naked Diamond Collection. Call Carreras for an Appointment Today! 804/282-7018 Visit Carreras Online for more details www.carrerasjewelers.com.

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Get "Color Competent" in 45 minutes

May 15, VMFA Gallery

You can become “color competent” in just 45 minutes and then apply your knowledge to painting, crafts, gardening, home decorating or other creative interests. “How . . . does color become captivating” will be a 45-minute presentation at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts May 15 at noon by artist Dan Bartges, author of the book “Color Is Everything” (Oaklea Press, 2008), written in cooperation with the museum. Additional information about the free program is available at www.vmfa.state.va.us/adult_gallery_programs.html or by telephoning (804) 340-1400.

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Richmond SPCA Pet Pantry

Got Kibble?

There are many who can’t afford to keep their pets for economic reasons. The Richmond SPCA has a creative solution to stemming an increase of animals to their shelter. Since these are still “wanted” pets, the shelter has set up a pantry for animal food—to enable owners to keep their pets in their homes. For more information, visit http://www.richmondspca.org/Page.aspx?pid=560.