submitted by the Midlothian community
Friday, Feb. 3
The Bon Air Artists Association’s monthly meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, at the Congregation Or Ami, located at 9400 Huguenot Rd., Richmond. Chuck Larivey, a businessman who changed his career path to one of an artist, will be the keynote speaker. Within two years, he has created what is being described as a successful business plan as an artist. For more information, contact Nell Chesley at 217-8950.
Concerts for a Cause presents “Around the World in 60 Minutes,” featuring Irish Soprano Anne O’Byrne accompanied by David Fisk, at 7:30 p.m. at Salisbury Presbyterian Church, 13621 W. Salisbury Rd., Midlothian. For more information, call 794-5311. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit Embrace Richmond.
Monday, Feb. 6
Eligible taxpayers can receive free help preparing their 2011 income tax return — and potentially increase their refunds by claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit — at site hosted by MetroCASH and Powhatan County. The EITC is a refundable credit designed to help families and individuals who work and earn modest incomes — generally, families with children earning less than $49,078 and individuals without children earning less than $13,660. The benefit could provide a federal refund of $5,751 for families with three or more children and $464 for individuals. Trained volunteers will help eligible taxpayers prepare and file returns at 13 sites throughout the metropolitan area, including one in Powhatan County, Commissioner of Revenue Office, 3834 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
The Midlothian Garden Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at Bethel Baptist Church, 1100 Huguenot Springs Road at 10:30 a.m. February’s meeting will feature Peggy Singlemann, Director of Horticulture at Maymont, who will give a power-point presentation titled “History of Maymont Gardens.” Horticulture specimens and artistic floral designs will also be displayed by members. Refreshments will be served at noon. The meeting is open to the public; and guests and prospective members are always welcome. For more information, please contact Dolores at 794-3002 or Sandy at 379-4515.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
The New Virginians (a club for women new to the Richmond area in the last two years) will have its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Stonehenge Country Club (1000 Farnham Dr., Richmond, VA 23236). The guest speaker for this luncheon is Paul Levengood, head of the Virginia Historical Society. The cost for the luncheon is $25. Prospective members are welcome. Reservations for the luncheon are requested by noon on Feb. 1, 2012. Contact Linda Eggleston at 744-2025 for more information.
Thursday, Feb. 9
The Farnsworth Invention by Aaron Sorkin (The West Wing, A Few Good Men and The Social Network) will be presented by the Midlothian High School Theatre Department Feb. 9, 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $5 for Thursday and $10 for Friday and Saturday. For more information please visit www.midlotheatre.org.
Saturday, Feb. 11
Monacan Baseball Jr. Chiefs Baseball Camp to be held February 11, 15, 18, 22. Registration form available at www.monacansports.com. Varsity Baseball, Camps and Clinics. The Monacan Chiefs Baseball Program is proud to offer the 3rd Annual Baseball Camp for K-8th graders. This camp will focus on the fundamentals of baseball that will allow each player to play at a higher level this upcoming season. Each player will enjoy 2 or 4 days of baseball instruction that will range from defensive play, hitting, and pitching. Camp instruction will focus on hitting, throwing, catching, base-running, and pitching by focusing on skill development and will integrate a variety of skill games as well. Whether you are a first year player or a returning All-Star, this camp will give you a jump start on the upcoming baseball season.
Monday, Feb. 13
Breath Matters, a free support group for people with lung diseases serving all of central Virginia, will meet at 1:30-3 p.m., at CJW Chippenham Campus, Bosher Auditorium, 7101 Jahnke Road. Free valet parking and refreshments provided. Speaker: Kris Beshada, CRT, HCA/CJW; topic will be “Exercise and its Importance with Lung Disease.” For any questions, please call Russell Glover at 738-0628 or check www.breathmatters.org for more information.
Wednesday, Feb. 15
The Salisbury Garden Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Church of the Redeemer at 9:30a.m. This month, the club will spotlight Eve Roemhildt, “Make and Take: Make Your Own Flower Print Cards.” If you have any questions regarding the Salisbury Garden Club, please contact the president Doris Morris at doriskmorris@comcast.net.
Thursday, Feb. 16
The Economic Development Authority meets the third Thursday of every month at
3 p.m. at 9401 Courthouse Road, Suite B, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Please contact Lori Perez, 318-8567, with any questions regarding this schedule.
Monday, Feb. 20
Chesterfield Toastmasters Speech 2012 Contest, at 6:30 p.m. at Haley Toyota of Richmond located off Rt. 288 and Hull Street Rd., 3600 Lonas Parkway, Midlothian, Va. 23112. Event is located on second floor of the building. For directions to the location you may call 545-7411.
Friday, Feb. 24
READ Art Show and Sale Feb. 24-25, 2012. Over 100 local and regional artists exhibiting at and supporting The New Community School. Opening Reception to be held Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 from 6-9 p.m. $35/person, $40/at the door. Open free to the public: Also open Saturday, Feb. 25 from 10–5 p.m. (Sale from 2-5 p.m.). The event is located at 4211 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, Va. 23227. Proceeds from the Art Show and Sale support The New Community School which offers a unique college preparatory program for students with language learning differences in grades 6-12.
Saturday, Feb. 25
“Very Vegas,” to benefit the local Children’s Miracle Network, Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU, will be presented from 7-11 p.m. at the Downtown Richmond Marriott at 500 E. Broad St. The evening will be filled with music, dancing, casino games, prize packages, and food and beverages. Tickets are $55 per person or $100 per couple. For more information, call 228-5934 or e-mail info@veryvegasrva.com. The website is veryvegasRVA.com.
Wednesday, Feb. 29
The Newcomers Club of Richmond welcomes women to attend their morning coffee at 10:30 a.m., at the River Road Pres. Church. The Annual Membership Play will be presented. Call Brenda by Feb.19. Cost is $5. See us at newcomersrichmond.org.
Sunday, March 18
Three Chesterfield County Lions Clubs—Brandermill, Midlothian and Woodlake—are joining to host the Bland Music Scholarship Foundation’s annual music competition at 2 p.m. at the Brandermill Church at 4500 Millridge Parkway in Midlothian. For more information, go to http://www.bmw-lions.org and http://www.blandfoundation.org/. For more information, go to http://www.bmw-lions.org and http://www.blandfoundation.org/.
Tuesday, March 20
The Salisbury Garden Club usually meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Church of the Redeemer at 9:30a.m. This month, the club will spotlight Chuck Bateman presentation, “Landscape Design 101.” If you have any questions regarding the Salisbury Garden Club, please contact the president Doris Morris at doriskmorris@comcast.net.
Saturday, March 24
Midlothian Christian Fellowship located at 905 Southlake Blvd., will hold their annual craft bizarre and yard sale. Event to be held from 8-2 p.m. There is a need for crafters, food vendors, yard sellers. Call 441-3557 to register now or email butterflyzai@gmail.com for more information.
Wednesday, April 18
The Salisbury Garden Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Church of the Redeemer at 9:30a.m. This month, the club will spotlight Salisbury Garden Club Biennial Garden Tour. If you have any questions regarding the Salisbury Garden Club, please contact the president Doris Morris at doriskmorris@comcast.net.
Wednesday, May 16
The Salisbury Garden Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Church of the Redeemer at 9:30a.m. This month, the club will spotlight Annual Awards and Installation Luncheon. If you have any questions regarding the Salisbury Garden Club, please contact the president Doris Morris at doriskmorris@comcast.net.
Weekly on Tuesdays
Overeaters Anonymous Group #51606 meets each Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, located at 1510 Courthouse Rd., Richmond, Va. 23236 (Mission House in rear of church). For more information, call Peg at (804) 379-9558.
The Bethia United Methodist Church Mothers of Preschoolers program is now accepting registrations and currently accepting new members for the 2011-2012 year, where we will chart our path through motherhood and see how motherhood redirects our various relationships. Bethia MOPS meets on the first, third and fifth Tuesdays from Sept. 20 through May 15, 9:30 a.m.-noon. For more information, contact Kara Harris at 763-6067 or karaharris@verizon.net. Bethia United Methodist Church is located at 10700 Winterpock Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832.
Weekly on Thursdays
Moms of Tots to Teens at Bon Air Baptist Church, 2531 Buford Road, 9:45 am - 12 noon recurring every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month beginning Sept. 15 through May 17 (Dates: 9/15, 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/15, 1/5, 1/19, 2/2, 2/16, 3/1, 3/15, 4/5, 4/19, 5/3, & 5/17). Preschool childcare available. Contact Loretta Sherwood at tiandlo@aol.com or go to www.bonairbaptist.org/motts for more info.
The Al-Anon meeting Awaken to Hope held each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at St John Neumann Catholic Church located at 2480 Batterson Rd. in Powhatan.
