County to Seek Private Operator for Belmont Course

HENRICOCITIZEN.COM HENRICO’S HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE SINCE 2001 AUG. 1-14, 2019 County to seek private operator for Belmont course BY TOM LAPPAS posal this week or next, Luther said, and su- Citizen Editor pervisors could select a new operator by Golfers, rejoice: Belmont Golf Course November, then turn control of the course isn't going anywhere. over by Jan. 1. Months of speculation and discussion Instead of requiring an operator to pay about the future of the county-owned a direct lease fee, county officials will create Lakeside course have led Henrico officials a capital reserve fund for the course and re- on a thorough journey – and, ultimately, a quire the operator to contribute an as-yet circular one that returned them to a famil- unspecified percentage of gross annual iar place. revenues from the course to it.That money will provide for future improvement or ren- Henrico Recreation and Parks Director ovation needs, Luther said. Neil Luther last week recommended that the county's Board of Supervisors seek bids Luther anticipates that bidders will pro- from private companies that want to lease pose lease terms of 15 to 20 years or more the course from, and operate it for, Henrico. – long enough to allow the investment to SEE BELMONT P. 6 The county will issue a request for pro- , CITIZEN FILE PHOTO Taylor, Branin ‘A beacon of light, laughter’ lead in June Friends,patrons mourn beloved bartender fundraising BY PATTY KRUSZEWSKI [email protected] BY ARRMAN KYAW Over the last decade, Henrico's Mekong Restaurant has Special to the Citizen consistently made headlines. Not only is its Vietnamese cuisine Henrico County Commonwealth’s a frequent winner of top-tier honors in local "best Asian restau- Attorney Shannon Taylor raised the rant" polls, but Craftbeer.com has also named Mekong "Best most funds during the month of June Beer Bar in America" for multiple consecutive years. among candidates for local office in Since a June 30 tragedy in the James River, however, Henrico – $13,637 – according to cam- Mekong has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons -- paign finance reports for the latest filing and members of the Mekong community are still grappling period. Incumbent Three Chopt supervi- with unanswered questions. sor Tommy Branin was That Sunday morning, Quy Pham, beloved bartender at the second, raising just popular establishment, inexplicably drowned while participat- more than $10, ing in a triathlon. Pham was only 35, and left a wife and two 500. young daughters. Candidates for From the moment the news broke, Mekong regulars, mem- the Nov. 5 general bers of the beer community and Pham's fellow cyclists and election, except those triathletes flooded Facebook with posts to express their shock running for Henricopolis District Soil and sadness and laud Pham as a "beacon of light and laughter," and Water Conservation director posi- as one admirer put it. tions,were required to submit campaign finance reports for the latest filing peri- Many posters spoke of Pham's welcoming presence at the bar od on July 15. Funds raised could in- and his easy way with customers. "Quy loved everyone," wrote clude both cash and in-kind contribu- Thomas Glazier. "He always made us feel so special." tions. "He made you feel like you were at home all the time," said Taylor, a Democrat seeking her third Frank Barksdale. The Veil Brewing Co. released a special beer term, also ended the filing period with "Quy treated everyone like they were the most important per- in honor of Quy Pham, the largest overall ending balance son in the world," wrote Michael Felberbaum. "I always made sure with all proceeds bene- (about $69,000) – nearly triple that of SEE QUY, P. 4 fitting his family. SEE CAMPAIGN, P. 6

2 BUSINESS 5 GOVERNMENT 7 EDUCATION 9 ENTERTAINMENT JIU JITSU STUDIO OPENS BOWERS ATTEMPTING TO SIGNING DAY EVENT FILIPINO FESTIVAL RETURNS IN WEST END UNSEAT THORNTON WINS STATE AWARD AUG. 9-10 BUSINESS Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer * * * Westerre Parkway; Chicken Salad Chick – at 205 Towne Center West Boulevard in and the Richmond Tennis Association Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer leased 2,700 SF in Westpark Shopping Cen- Short Pump, recently announced new announced recently that Thalhimer is the announced the sale of 1600 Forest Avenue ter at 9645 W. Broad Street; GE Precision management as well as new attractions new title sponsor of the Club Challenge, in Henrico County. TBL Networks pur- Healthcare, LLC – leased 13,309 SF in East and prices. New attractions include The Lit- beginning with the 2019 event scheduled chased the 13,464 square foot office build- Shore II at 120 Eastshore Drive; His High- tle Warrior, the park’s first inflatable obsta- for Sept. 20 – 22 at the Westwood Club in ing situated on 1.26 acres from Atlantic ness Prince Aga Khan Shia – renewed its cle course geared to all ages, and Melt- Henrico. Union Bank for lease of 8,793 SF in Parham Trade Center at Down, a six-player action game. The park The newly named Thalhimer Challenge $2,300,000. Will Mc- 2500 E. Parham Road; Thetford Financial consists of 13,000 square feet of trampo- is the largest tennis Googan of Cushman Services – renewed its lease of 1,911 SF in lines, in addition to a Ninja Warrior course, event of its kind in & Wakefield | Thal- Vistas II at 5516 Falmouth Street; and Vir- high level ropes course, and zip line. Virginia. It draws himer handled the ginia Commonwealth Bank – leased Boomerang’s new management is led by 1,350 SF in Scott’s View at 1400 Roseneath Ralph Daniel, Michael Badway, Brandon more than 500 play- BUSINESS sale negotiations on ers and thousands of behalf of the seller. Road; GAI Consultants, Inc. – leased Todd Moses, Malikah Younger, and Jack spectators represent- Send your business 10,945 SF in East Shore II at 120 Eastshore Brown. news to citizen@ The company Drive; and Dadoo Care Transport, LLC – ing 12 tennis clubs in henricocitizen.com also reported the * * * the Richmond metro- leased 1,200 SF in Parham East at 2201- following real estate 2221 E. Parham Road. EXIT First Realty (Richmond/Glen area to compete during transactions in Henrico County: LS Allen) recently announced that Judy Tat, a three-day period for the Thalhimer Cup. Evolutions LLC – leased 3,500 SF at 1650 * * * Robert Lavoie, III, Elehue Pierce and Participating clubs include acac, Burk- Willow Lawn Drive; The Winvale Group, Boomerang Air Sports, an indoor Thomas Dale recently joined its Glen Allen wood, CCV, Dominion, Hermitage, Mid- LLC – leased 3,165 SF in Westerre I at 3951 trampoline park and entertainment center office. lothian Athletic Club, Midlothian Tennis Club,Raintree,Salisbury,Westwood,Wil- low Oaks and Woodlake. Defending "Aegis is a special space where our stu- champion acac will attempt to repeat. Jiu jitsu studio opens in West End dents should expect to learn valuable skills without undue pressure or aban- The event format includes two men’s Aegis Jiu Jitsu, the first jiu jitsu studio ans of jiu jitsu and small business. They doning fun.” doubles matches, two women’s doubles in Henrico's West End, recently opened at wanted to created a family-friendly, mod- Jiu jitsu is akin to other martial arts in matches, and one mixed doubles match at 200 Towne Center West Boulevard, Suite ern atmosphere that provides cus- various NTRP rating levels from 3.0 up to that it demands respect, discipline, and 605. tomized instruction in a safe context. 5.0 and above (the “Open” division), with a thoughtful execution. Called “human club earning two points for every match The business, owned by Dave and “What really sets us apart is our posi- chess” and “the gentle art of choking,” it victory and one point for every loss. Christine Kenworthy and Brett Scott, of- tive culture, and that’s what guided the requires strategic thinking in addition to The format creates an interesting dy- fers self-defense memberships to those design of everything from our syllabi to grappling skills. But its mechanics are also namic because teams’ lower rated players ages six and up, including women-only our infrastructure," said head instructor scalable, enabling students of varying are just as important as higher rated ones, classes, seminars and private group Dave Kenworthy, a 16-year veteran of jiu ages and abilities to take part. so there is an element of team spirit and events. jitsu, a first-degree black belt, and owner For details about Aegis, visit camaraderie across different levels. Scott and the Kenworthys are veter- of two national medals in the discipline. aegisjj.com.

2 • HENRICOCITIZEN.COM AUG. 1-14, 2019 COMMUNITY St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in students must earn a semester grade point aver- Goochland County recently named Mark Mont- age of 3.5 to 3.69. gomery its new pastor. Montgomery most recent- *** ly served as an associate pastor at Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Stafford and previously at Maurice Wilson of Henrico was named to the Grace United Methodist Church in Corpus Christi, spring 2019 dean’s list at Champlain College in Ver- Texas. He also has served as campus minister at mont. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must George Mason’s Fairfax campus. He was raised in earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or high- the United Methodist Church in San Antonio,Texas er.Wilson is majoring in Business Management. and earned his undergraduate degree from Mc- *** Murry University in Abilene, Texas. He then gradu- Annabel Sammons and Dawn Westbrook- ated from The Divinity School at Duke University in Boyd of Glen Allen graduated in May from Durham, North Carolina, one of 13 seminaries Rochester Institute of Technology in New York. founded and supported by the United Methodist Sammons received a B.S.in Environmental Sustain- Church. He and his wife, Melissa, have a four-year- ability, Health and Safety and a M.S. in Environ- old son, Liam. St. Matthew’s United Methodist mental, Health and Safety Management. West- Church draws extensively from Henrico County brook-Boyd received a M.S. and is located at 1706 St. Matthews Lane in in Health Care Interpreta- Goochland. tion. *** *** Henry Roberts and MILESTONES Surya Vadivazh- Aaron Stein of Henrico agu of Glen Allen was were named to the spring Send your accomplishments to named to the spring 2019 dean’s list at Washing- us at citizen@ 2019 dean’s list at Worcester ton University in Missouri. To henricocitizen.com Polytechnic Institute in qualify for the dean’s list, stu- Massachusetts. WPI defines dents must earn a semester the dean’s list by the amount of work completed grade point average of 3.6 or above. at the A-level in courses and projects.Vadivazhagu *** is majoring in Computer Science. In recognition of his outstanding performance *** during the 2019 spring varsity baseball season at Gov. Ralph Northam recently announced ad- Randolph-Macon Academy, Devlin Montgomery ditional appointments to his administration. of Henrico received the Coaches’ Award. Mont- Ronald L. Lanier of Henrico was named to the gomery is the son of Bill and Sharon Montgomery Board of Directors of the Assistive Technology Loan and was a sophomore at Randolph-Macon Acade- Fund Authority. Lanier is retired. Henry L. Cham- my during the 2018-19 school year. bers, Jr. of Henrico was reappointed to the Indi- *** gent Defense Commission. Chambers is a law pro- Robert Austin, Sabrina Daglish and Emilio fessor at the University of Richmond. Layton of Henrico were named to the spring 2019 dean’s list at Loyola University in Maryland. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must earn a minimum quality point average of 3.500 for the term. Rotary Club *** Luke Todd of Glen Allen graduated May 2 from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Todd honors member earned a master of business administration degree. *** Kali Lockhart of Henrico was named to the spring 2019 president’s list at James Madison Uni- versity. To qualify for the president’s list, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.900 or higher. Lockhart is majoring in Biology. * * * Cassia Waligora of Henrico was named to the spring 2019 dean’s list at Wheaton College in Illi- nois.To earn dean’s list honors, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. * * * Brooke Allen Biastock, a graduate of Deep Run High School, was named to the spring 2019 The Innsbrook Rotary Club presented its dean’s list at Hollins University in Roanoke.To be el- 2019 Marcy Handshaw and Karl Weisenberg igible for the dean’s list, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Bias- Memorial Four Way Test Award to past presi- tock, a rising junior Creative Writing major, is the dent Lisa Hollier (pictured, center) during its child of Greg and Leigh Biastock of Henrico. July 18 meeting. Hollier coordinates the *** club's annual Bright Beginnings school sup- ply drive with the Shady Grove YMCA and re- Jette Fox of Glen Allen was named to the Pack your bags spring 2019 dean’s list at the University of Maine. cently returned from a Rotary humanitarian To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a visit to Pakistan to experience Rotary's Polio semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Volunteers at Gayton Kirk Presby- Rise Against Hunger to work toward Plus initiative to eradicate polio. *** terian Church in western Henrico re- ending world hunger," said Janet Rotary International created its Four Way The following students from Henrico County cently packed meals for Rise Against James, pastor of the Gayton Kirk. Test in 1932 to serve as a guide for business recently earned degrees from Western Governors Hunger, an international hunger relief "This year was our biggest yet with interactions for all Rotarians. The test asks University: Pamela Adams, Shon Smith,Tara Var- organization that distributes food and more than 145 people coming to- whether an action is the truth, is fair to all in- tuli, Kristen Nelligan and Chauncey Dawkins. life-changing aid to some of the gether to pack 25,000 meals." volved, will build goodwill and better friend- *** world’s most vulnerable people. ships and whether it will be beneficial to all Derrick Reeves of Sandston was named to Business sponsors for the event involved. It was the fifth year of the pro- were Colonial Veterinary Hospital; the spring 2019 honor roll at Bethel University in The Four Way Test Award recipient is rec- Tennessee. To qualify for the honor roll, students gram, through which church volun- Jefferey W. Norrgard, DDS; Chase ognized for his or her commitment to truth- must earn a semester grade point average of 3.7 or teers have packed more than Inc., Heating, Air, and Plumbing; higher. Reeves also graduated summa cum laude fulness, fairness, promotion of good will and May 4 from Bethel University in Tennessee. Reeves 121,000 meals in total. Chris Lester, loan officer of Assurance commitment to service of others. Handshaw earned a bachelor of science degree. “The Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Financial; and Patrick McCrerey, and Weisenberg were former members of Breon Melvin of Henrico was named to the Church is honored to partner with owner of Pick Patrick Realty. the Innsbrook Rotary who died suddenly.The 2019 dean’s list at Bethel.To earn dean’s list honors, award was named for them in 2008.

AUG. 1-14, 2019 HENRICOCITIZEN.COM • 3 COMMUNITY friendships Quy created," said Alex Akselrod. into the evening, interrupted by frequent Beasley had remarried. Quy "He helped me make friends and be- tearful toasts and heartfelt tributes. "So our joke," he said with a laugh, "is come a part of a community when I moved A GoFundMe account established to sup- that Quy crashed our honeymoon," CONTINUED FROM P. 1 [to Richmond]," wrote Emma Fernandes. port the Pham family mounted quickly into "He was such a giving person," the tens of thousands – even before to see him every time I came back to town, "On my first trip to Richmond, he was one Beasley added. "Very authentic. A the July 6 funeral at Church of Viet- because he always made it feel like I’d never of the first people I met," echoed Eddy Torres. lot of fun to be around." namese Martyrs, where Pham was left." "He treated me like I was family almost im- Berman agreed. "I literally have mediately. Such a genuinely fantastic active as a youth leader. Others posts mentioned Pham's compas- seen him take the shirt off his human." On July 22, Mekong's sister es- sion and how he took the time to listen, even back," he said. "That's just the way tablishment, The Answer Brewpub, on busy nights at the bar. One poster even "He was the magnet that drew people to- he was. A customer would see his held a musical tribute to Pham and said, "I can honestly say Quy saved my life. gether, and the ultimate matchmaker," said shirt and say, 'Oh, I used to have sold "QUY RVA" stickers to benefit One of the first people I spoke to after my sui- Jennifer Akselrod. one of those, but it got messed up the family. cide attempt. A giant hug to reassure me he Quy Pham in the wash.' And Quy would take And on July 24,The Veil Brewing off his own shirt and hand it to was glad I was there. He helped change my ‘Quy forever’ life and perspective." Company released a beer in Pham's him." On Monday evening, one day after honor, announcing that 100 percent of pro- Many who posted also mentioned his Pham's death, the Mekong community ceeds would support his family. Hours before broad smile, quick wit and infectious laugh. showed up in force at the bar. The Veil opened at 4:00, the line began to Depth of friendship "I never saw Quy without a smile and a In addition to Mekong regulars and form, and wrapped the parking lot by the Whether at Mekong, on Facebook or in hug," said Lauren Williams. members of the beer community, many of time the doors opened. line at The Veil, Pham's friends and admirers Pham had a knack, it seems, for putting Pham's newer friends – those who had met Among those first in line to buy a single expressed variations on two themes: feeling people together and creating friendships him through his passion for cycling, swim- $60 500-milliliter bottle of "Quy Forever" was fortunate to know Pham, and appreciation –even as he worked the bar. ming, and fitness – showed up to share their a group of four friends of Pham, who en- for the friendships and laughter he brought their way. "My friend list is just mostly a list of "Quy stories." The anecdotes went on long dured the wait by reminiscing about good times. All expressed gratitude that they had "I have a lot of great memories," said Bill gotten to spend time with him outside of Cavender. "I'm honored I could share so Mekong. much with Quy – especially that trip." Mike Berman recalled that Pham "liked to "There was a depth of friendship with mess with me" – prodding him to taste dish- Quy," said Berman. "I felt strongly about him es like balut (a Vietnamese dish comprised of as a person." a developing bird embryo). McKinzie recalled that the week before Another favorite memory of Berman's Pham's death, he brought a friend from was driving with Pham to North Carolina for a South Dakota to Mekong. "I had to take him beer release. On the return trip, said Berman, there," he said. "I had quite the buzz, so he drove my Mus- After only a brief visit with Pham, his tang. He took a picture of me asleep and friend said of the bartender, "That dude's posted it on Facebook. awesome." "Later, we went to Norfolk for another "He made an impression," said McKinzie. beer release, and that time he drank too Beasley reiterated the refrain that Pham much; so I drove, and took a picture of Quy did not just build personal relationships with passed out in my car. others, but had a hand in creating them "Every anniversary of those trips we among strangers – strangers who often would post the pictures again." hailed from vastly different walks of life. Bill Cavender, who met Pham originally at "All these people at The Veil?" Beasley Mekong, got to know him better when Pham said afterwards, speaking of McKinzie, took up cycling. Cavender, and Berman. "Quy introduced us In February 2018, Cavender and John all." McKinzie traveled to Vietnam to see Pham More than one fan of Quy Pham ex- while he was visiting his native country for pressed the sentiment that Mekong will the Tet (Vietnamese new year). never be quite the same without him. "We spent four days with his family and Beasley recalled the feeling he had re- celebrated," said Cavender. "It was the 50th cently when his daughter was at an event anniversary of the Tet Offensive. Quy and his and he realized he had some time to kill be- brother-in-law met us at the airport with gifts fore picking her up. It was a moment when of fermented sausage, Vietnamese moon- he would normally think, "Oh, I'll go to shine, and beef jerky.We visited his uncle, and Mekong and see Quy." walked around parts of Saigon where Quy Then he was brought up short as he re- grew up. At Halong Bay, he saved us from membered: "Quy's not there." getting scammed [on a boat tour]." Nevertheless, Pham's friends will still be Pham had never visited Halong Bay be- drawn to Mekong. fore, added McKinzie. "I have no clue what it is going to feel like "So it was Quy's first time being a tourist walking in that door next week," Isaac Bern- in his own country. But he was also our tour stein-Miller wrote on Facebook in a tribute di- guide." rected at Pham. "But I know for a fact I’m While Steve Beasley was not on the Nam going to have two very wet eyes. trip, he also traveled with Pham in 2018 – to "And I will find one of your many friends Belgium. The trip took place soon after to hug when I get there." Winner of 206 awards for content Publisher/Editor Virginia Press Association member HENRICO Tom Lappas Information in this publication is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Neither T3 Media, LLC nor its Managing Editor publisher is responsible for errors in printing or Patty Kruszewski omissions. 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But Bowers’s time in education does Bowers said. “So it's not about to attend workforce training Bowers is seeking the seat in the not stop at graduation. She has taught at money. It is about making a dif- and pursue jobs rather than Nov. 5 general election in a race against Virginia Union University for six and a ference and creating equality for Delta Bowers only collect government aid, six-time incumbent Democrat Frank half years as a professor of marketing the residents of Fairfield District Bowers said. Thornton, who won a party primary in and management and served as interim compared to those in the western part Speaking about economic equality June. dean of the college’s Sydney Lewis of the county.” in general, Bowers said she was open to Bowers’s background is multifaceted, School of Business from January 2018 Bowers aims to address issues in the implementing incentives to attract eco- in that she is a businesswoman, an edu- until recently. This fall, she said she will district, such as lack of school accredita- nomic development and corporations to cator and an advocate.In each role, she’s be returning to the classroom and teach- tion and poverty within communities. the district. been a leader. ing strategic management as well as She views the two issues as related, she Bowers holds safety as her main pri- For more than 25 years, Bowers has running VUU’s recently established Ruth said. ority and that she also wanted to ad- been the president of the management Coles Harris Leadership Institute. “I believe that when you have pover- dress Fairfield’s infrastructure issues, consulting firm she founded, DRB & As- When she’s not teaching or running ty in a home, it creates a lot of stress,” namely its roads, sewage systems, water sociates. She also worked as a contractor her business, Bowers advocates for is- Bowers said.“And it creates a lot of stress systems and sidewalks, she said. for continuity of operations for the fed- sues such as domestic violence, mental not only for the parents, it creates stress Running as an independent, Bowers eral government, helping develop, test, health and poverty as president of non- for the child. And the children bring calls herself a “consensus builder,” one train and exercise for crises that could profit National Coalition of 100 Black that stress to school and often times that would listen and find solutions for impact the U.S.’s financial infrastructure, Women, Inc. Richmond Metropolitan don't perform at a level that is congru- the district. Bowers said. Area Chapter, the chapter she founded ent with accreditation standards. “I like creating plans and making The skills that go into that task, in 2015. “So let's look at what's happening in them work,” Bowers said.“And I've got a which involves establishing emergency Having moved to the Fairfield Dis- the home, see how we can resolve those plan for the Fairfield District that I intend relocation services, “uniquely [qualified trict full-time in 2010, Bowers said she is issues, and create a pathway for the par- to make work.”

AUG. 1-14, 2019 HENRICOCITIZEN.COM • 5 GOVERNMENT sand bunkers throughout the course. more than $12,000 – despite raising no Belmont In exchange, the county will require Campaigns money and spending $250 during that the new operator support youth June. CONTINUED FROM P. 1 golf in the county through a variety of CONTINUED FROM P. 1 Independent candidate Tom Wad- be financially worthwhile, he said. Henri- methods, including through the provi- kins led the three Henrico sheriff's can- co will continue to own the course and her opponent, Republican C. Owen sion of free course time for Henrico high didates in fundraising during June the land at the site. Conway, who ended the period with a school teams to host tournaments at (nearly $5,000), though about $2,100 Belmont. balance of $25,615. Taylor spent about The idea to turn the course over to a $6,400 during June, while Conway came from personal loans. private operator is the same concept Belmont has lost close to $1 million spent about $2,600. Real estate development firm county officials had last year; in fact, total during the past four fiscal years – Reynolds Holdings has donated to can- they even solicited and received a hand- an amount that county officials consid- Branin, a Republican who is running unopposed following his June primary didates across the political spectrum in ful of proposals then from interested ered unsustainable. The number of the November elections, according to firms. rounds played at the course annually win against Dishant Shah, spent the most money of any local candidate in finance reports. In 2019, the company But at the time, officials balked at a decreased from 55,000 during fiscal year made donations to Branin for $8,000 in 1992 to 22,000 in fiscal year 2018. June – about $36,000 – with more than request made by each firm: that the half going to Creative Direct LLC, a di- April; Nelson for $5,000 in March;Taylor county pay for much-needed renova- Some of that decline reflected na- rect mail service used by Republicans for $2,500 in April; Schmitt for $2,000 in tions to the course first. tional downward trends in golf course such as U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R- April and Tuckahoe supervisor candi- That caused a stalemate that traffic but some of it, citizens said, was Maine) and former U.S. Senator Bob date Democrat Marques Jones for prompted the matter to be put on hold. the result of the course's poor condition Corker (R-Tennessee). $1,000 in May. and inability to serve alcohol – some- Then in January, supervisors voted to Branin's June expenditures were Similarly, the Richmond Association thing county code forbids at all Henrico authorize a master-plan process for the more than eight times those of any of Realtors donated $1,000 each to all site, during which the county hosted parks). other Board of Supervisors candidate five incumbent Henrico supervisors. three public meetings to solicit input Both of those issues will disappear and more than five times more than The Home Builders Association of Rich- about what to do with the course, which once the new operator takes over, any other local candidate. mond donated $1,500 to Nelson in March and $1,500 to Branin in May. Henrico purchased in 1977 from the Luther said. Varina District Supervisor Tyrone Hermitage Country Club. The operator would set all course Nelson, a Democrat seeking his third Commonwealth First PAC, a Repub- The process could have meant the fees and be responsible for all mainte- term, raised $2,410 in June, spent near- lican political action committee, donat- end of golf at the site, but citizens re- nance and upkeep, he said. Aside from ly $4,000 and ended the month with ed to several Republican candidates, in- sponded loudly. its annual contribution to the capital re- the largest balance of any board candi- cluding $5,000 to O'Bannon, $250 to Conway and $250 to Republican sheriff "The message was really clear," serve fund, the operator would keep all date (about $62,000) – more than dou- candidate Bob Matson. Luther said. "There was a strong desire revenues, too. ble that of incumbent Tuckahoe Super- to keep Belmont in use as a golf course." Transfer of operation of the golf visor Pat O’Bannon. John Shinholser, president of the Henrico-based recovery organization With that in mind, Luther and his of- course to a private entity would not im- O'Bannon, a Republican, raised pact the Belmont Recreation Center, the nearly $7,000 during June, spent al- McShin Foundation, donated $1,000 to fice recommended that supervisors take Taylor, $250 to Democratic sheriff can- the step that they hadn't wanted to take tennis courts or the parking lot at the most $4,500 and had a balance of near- site, Luther said; each would continue to ly $29,000 at the end of the month. didate Alisa Gregory, $250 to Matson last year and provide the selected pri- and $200 to Nelson. vate operator with $500,000 to be used be operated and managed by the coun- The three Republican candidates to repair and rehabilitate deteriorating ty. for the Board of Supervisors – incum- Philanthropist Allison P. Weinstein, bents Branin, O'Bannon and Brookland president and COO of Weinstein Prop- District Supervisor Dan Schmitt – erties, also donated $1,000 to Taylor. raised more funds cumulatively than The only candidate for local Henri- their six Democratic and independent co office who did not file a campaign fi- counterparts. nance report for June by the July 15 Michelle Ogburn, incumbent Three deadline, according to the Henrico Reg- Chopt member on the Henrico School istrar's Office, was Varina District Board, held the largest ending balance School Board candidate Kandise of Henrico School Board candidates Lucas. who submitted finance reports – just Henrico hosting 7 sports tournaments Henrico County is in the midst of a four-week stretch during which it is hosting seven major recreational and professional sports tournaments. Beginning last week with the USA Softball Eastern National Softball tournament (which concluded Sunday at Dorey Park) and continuing through Aug. 18, when the Gridiron Football Eastern Clas- sic crowns a champion at Glover Park in Glen Allen, the county will witness high- level competition in six different sports. The Bassmaster Eastern Open, a fishing tournament that launched from Os- borne Landing, took place July 25-27. The MJBL Inner City Baseball Classic CITIZEN FILE PHOTO began July 31 at various sites in the ball Complex and Dorey Park softball county and will conclude Aug.4.The Flag fields, the International Senior Softball Football World Championship Tour (East Association will host its world champi- Coast Regional) will take place at Glover onships. Park Aug. 3-4, followed Aug. 9-11 at the Last year, Henrico hosted more than same location by the Harry Potter-in- 170 tournaments that generated more spired Major League Quidditch Champi- than $53.4 million in local spending, and onships. it expects this year's total number of Also Aug. 9-11 at the Glen Allen Soft- tournaments to top 180.

6 • HENRICOCITIZEN.COM AUG. 1-14, 2019 EDUCATION HCPS’ ‘Signing Day’ program wins state award Godwin student CITIZEN STAFF REPORTS believe so strongly in the signing-day pro- attends national [email protected] gram and in workforce readiness,” said Mac Beaton, director of Henrico Schools’Depart- science institute Henrico County Public Schools’initiative ment of Career and Technical Education. to celebrate students entering the work- “Our goal with the Career and Technical Let- Anusha Puri of Mills E. Godwin force has been recognized with a first-place ter-of-Intent Signing Day was to bring at- High School was recently selected as award from the Virginia School Boards As- tention to students entering the workforce, one of 82 top-achieving U.S. high sociation. Henrico Schools won first place to help them and their parents understand school and international scholars to at- among large Virginia school divisions in the the value of this option.We didn’t anticipate tend the 36th annual Research Science 2019 Excellence in Workforce Readiness how the program would resonate with peo- Institute, jointly sponsored by the Cen- Awards for its Career and Technical Educa- ple across the country and in Canada. It’s ter for Excellence in Education with the tion Letter-of-Intent Signing Day program. now being replicated far and wide and has Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The organization recognized the win- Brookland District School Board mem- sparked a movement to celebrate students RSI is an intensive, six-week pro- ners at its 2019 conference, held July 23 in ber Beverly Cocke and Mac Beaton, direc- entering the workforce.” gram that gives students the opportu- Richmond. tor of Henrico Schools’ Department of Ca- The first event, held in 2018, was fea- nity to conduct original, cutting-edge HCPS’ Letter-of-Intent Signing Day reer and Technical Education, display a tured on CNN Headline News, Fox News and science, technology, engineering and mimics ceremonies that honor high school plaque honoring the school division's 2019 Today.com. A school division Facebook post mathematics research in state-of-the- athletes as they gather in gyms to sign let- Excellence in Workforce Readiness about the signing day reached more than art university laboratories, hospitals ters-of-intent to play for NCAA athletic pro- Award. 4.9 million people, was shared more than and corporate research facilities in 25,000 times and prompted more than grams.The Henrico program recognizes stu- At the signing day ceremony, students Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts. 36,000 likes when it was shared by Mike dents entering the workforce with a similar and representatives of their future employ- In addition to their individualized Rowe of the Discovery Channel’s “Dirty ceremony before family and members of ers both sign letters-of-intent outlining research, RSI scholars — dubbed “Rick- Jobs” and other projects. The 2019 edition, the media. what students must do before and during oids” after the late Admiral H.G. Rick- held in April, was greatly expanded. More “Preparing students for the workforce employment, what the employer will pro- over, father of the Nuclear Navy and than 100 students took part.The event last- and making sure they have options for suc- vide in pay and training, and an estimate of founder of the Center with DiGennaro ed much of the day and was organized into cess is at the core of Henrico Schools’ mis- the position’s value. Similar to signing day — also study physical and biological smaller ceremonies, by industry. sion,”said Beverly Cocke, the Henrico School for athletes, students don a hat or other science, economics and humanities, Board’s Brookland District representative. form of promotional clothing representing * * * and learn about the careers, achieve- “We are honored to be recognized by the the company, Henrico County Public Disclosure: Beverly Cocke is employed as a ments and challenges of STEM Virginia School Boards Association for our Schools and the school division’s Career and business development manager with T3 through presentations and dialogue in efforts to celebrate the hard work of our stu- Technical Education program. Media, LLC, the parent company of the Henri- RSI’s Distinguished Guest Lecture Se- dents as they plan for their futures.” “We’re proud of this award, because we co Citizen. ries. Affordable retail and office locations of distinction currently available in the Lakeside Towne Center, Hub Shopping Center and The Lawrence Place

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AUG. 1-14, 2019 HENRICOCITIZEN.COM • 7 OBITUARIES SPONSORED BY WOODY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE AMACKER, Walter Kent, III, 77, beloved father and grandfather, passed away on July 15, 2019 at Morningside in the West End. He is survived by his daughter,Tiffany Amacker Mendell (David); son, Austen Kent Amacker (Laurie); and grandchildren, Lila Blythe Mendell and Elan Kai Amacker.Walt was born on June 5, 1942 in Shreveport, LA and majored in music at Baylor University in Waco,TX. He served in Vietnam as a captain in the army where he earned the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commen- dation Medal and Purple Heart. Early in his career Walt was the music critic for the Richmond News Leader.A professional musician, he sang in many church choirs in Richmond, including St.Paul’s Epis- copal, River Road Church Baptist and St. Stephen's Episcopal.Walt worked in marketing and communications for Reynolds Metals Company for over 20 years. He then worked for Keep America Beautiful, Inc. in Stamford, CT as Vice President, Director of Communications for 5 years. His career came full cir- cle when he returned to the Richmond Times Dispatch as a sports writer and later as music critic. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Operation Gratitude. ASHJIAN, Margaret "Margie" Mason, 87, of Henrico, went home to be with Jesus on Satur- day, July 20, 2019. She will be remembered for her love for all people and her big heart, hospitality, generosity, positivity, and open houses during Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations, as well as her homemade pizza parties. She was the former wife of John C. Ashjian for over 20 years. Margie graduated from John Marshall High School, class of '48. She is survived by her children, Chuck, Carol and Mark and their spouses; grandchildren,Tamar, Johnny, Dani, Monica and Damian; and great-grandson, Levon. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. James Armenian Church Dance Group. ENSCORE, Larry Thomas, Sr., 70, passed away on Monday, July 15, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Born on July 30, 1948, in Hampton,Virginia, Larry was predeceased by his parents, Ernest and Ruby Enscore. Larry is survived by his devoted wife, Mary; daughter, Brooke (David); son, Larry (Jessica); and their 4 children, London, Rosalie, Grayson and Sebastian. Also surviving Larry are his older brother, Emory (Carole), his younger sister, Sharen (Tom); nieces,Wendy and Kelly; nephews,Tim, Will (Sara) and their two children. Surviving in-laws include Carolyn and Bob Jewell, Nancy Rowsey, her sons Eric and Alex (Lauren, and their son, Levi). For Larry's entire working career, he worked side by side with his dad at Enscore Paint Company in Hampton. Larry and Mary married in 2003, and Larry began his new life in Henrico,Virginia. Larry had great opportunities to find new fishing holes near his new home. Mount Vernon Baptist Church offered Larry and Mary an opportunity to have a new church family.Their ABF class and Wednesday night church were an even greater chance to so- cialize.In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Building Campaign at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, or Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Pkwy. #220, Richmond Va, 23227. HARRISON, Benjamin "Reed", age 79, of Henrico, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, July 19, 2019. He was the elder son of Benjamin Duncan Harrison and Itoline Reed Harrison, born in Detroit, Michigan. Reed attended Georgia Tech and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Bridgeport in 1963. From the University of Richmond, he earned a Master of Commerce degree in 1972. He married Edith Ellen Martin in 1973. He worked for Xerox Corporation, ITT Terryphone, and Pleasant's Hardware. He was an avid sports fan and boating enthusiast. Reed enjoyed singing and performed in off-Broadway productions when he was located in New York City. He was an assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 715 at Three Chopt Presbyterian Church. Reed is survived by his wife of 46 years, Edith Martin Harrison; sons, Benjamin Windsor Harrison and William Reed Harrison; nieces, Susannah Hugonin (Donny), Elizabeth Marunde (Mike), and Kathleen Bell; nephew, Scott Harrison (Rebecca); great-nieces Graham Grace Harrison, Matilda Bell, and Mavis and Mairen Marunde; great-nephews, Harrison Hugonin, Jack Bell, and Mason, Marshall, Marec, and Magnus Marunde; cousins Rachael Coder-Matthews, Lane Coder and George Ward; and a host of beloved friends. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to The Grace Baptist Church Benevolence Fund, 4200 Dover Rd., Richmond,Va. 23221 or gbconline.org.

8 • HENRICOCITIZEN.COM AUG. 1-14, 2019 ENTERTAINMENT Filipino Festival returns Aug. 9-10 RESTAURANT WATCH Following are routine and complaint inspection reports for Henrico County food establishments inspected recently by the Henrico Health De- partment,according to Virginia Department of Health guidelines.Deﬁcien- cies are noted as “priority” or “priority foundation” (posing a direct or im- mediate threat to the safety of the food being served) or “core”(representing a failure of cleaning or maintenance).Inspections represent only a snapshot of the establishment on a speciﬁc date and time and may not be representative of its overall cleanliness, according to the VDH. Unless noted, all reported violations were corrected at the time of inspection or shortly thereafter.

JUNE 14 Teppanyaki Grill & Buffet, 9043 West Broad Street – One priority violation (employee observed failing to wash hands before fixing drinks for customers after handling dirty dishes) and four priority foundation violations reported (dented cans observed on storage rack; food debris more than a day old observed on slicer in kitchen, dried food debris observed inside sugar, salt, and MSG bulk containers and on scoops; hand sink observed blocked by a table, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing; no paper towels observed in employee CONTRIBUTED PHOTO bathroom). The 2019 Filipino Festival will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 8200 Yen Ching, 9031-5 West Broad Street – No priority or priority foundation viola- Woodman Road, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 9 and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 10. tions reported. Now in its 14th year, the festival features traditional Filipino cuisine, live bands, col- orful cultural and contemporary dances, crafts and games for kids, Zumba, line dancing, vendors and more. Admission is free and open to the public. Proceeds ben- JUNE 17 efit local charities. For details, visit filipinofestival.org. McDonald’s, 607 East Laburnum Ave – No priority or priority foundation violations reported. Country, hard rock, jam bands Fairway Grill at Belmont Golf Course, 1600 Hilliard Road – One priority foundation violation reported (open packages of hot dogs in reach-in unit observed to play at Richmond Raceway without date mark). Fans of country, hard rock and the JUNE 19 Dead will converge on Virginia Credit Union Live! at Richmond Raceway next Little Caesars, 9514 Woodman Road – Two priority violations reported (shred- month for three separate shows. ded cheese on prep line observed at incorrect temperature; oil and butter ob- Country singer-songwriter Cody served stored next to sanitizer bucket) and two priority foundation violations re- Jinks will play Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. and will be ported (containers of ham, sausage, peppers and onions in reach-in unit joined by special guests Ward Davis and observed without dates; spray bottle and food debris observed in rear hand- Josh Morningstar.Jinks first emerged as a solo artist in the mid-2000s. His 2016 re- washing sink). lease “I’m Not the Devil” hit No. 4 on Bill- Fairfield Inn & Suites Richmond Airport, 5252 Airport Square Lane – One pri- board’s Top Country Albums chart.His lat- their twelfth full-length album,“All I See Is ority violation reported (half and half and waffle mix observed at incorrect tem- est release is “Lifers.”Tickets start at $25. War.”Tickets start at $32. peratures). Skillet and Sevendust, co-headliners And Aug. 15, Dark Star Orchestra (pic- of the Victorious War Tour, will play Aug. tured) will play at 8 p.m. For more than 20 Sleep Inn – Richmond, 950 East Parham Road – Four priority foundation viola- 13 at 6:45 p.m.They will be joined by spe- years and more than 2,700 shows, Dark tions reported (mixed waffle batter in reach-in unit observed without dates, no cial guests Pop Evil and Devour The Day. Star Orchestra has presented the Grateful test strips for chlorine sanitizer observed, waffle maker and bowls in drawer ob- Skillet’s latest album, “Unleashed,” de- Dead concert experience.Their shows are served with food debris, working container of dish soap observed without a buted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and built off the Dead’s extensive 30-year cat- the first single “Feel Invincible” went to alog,allowing for a unique set list at each common name label). No. 1 on the Rock Radio chart. Grammy performance.Tickets start at $27. Days Inn, 8613 Brook Road – No violations reported. Award-nominated, gold-certified hard For details, visit vaculive.com. rock band Sevendust recently released Travelodge,8901 Brook Road – One priority violation reported (cream cheese at reach-in unit observed at incorrect temperatures). Express Airport Inn, 5700 Williamsburg Road – Two priority violations reported (milk and waffle mix observed at incorrect temperatures; waffle maker, coffee maker, and other dishes not sanitized after washing) and one priority foundation violation reported (employees were not trained on how to properly sanitize and clean multi-use equipment and utensils). Super 8 Motel, 5615 Chamberlayne Road – One priority violation reported (milk and waffle batter at incorrect temperatures in reach-in fridge). Recreation Association of Fairfield, 501 Beulah Road – Three priority violations reported (employee observed putting on gloves and prepping food without washing hands first; employees are not sanitizing equipment after washing; pool chemicals observed stored next to food and single-use items in the pump room) and two priority foundation violations reported (employees were not aware of cook temperatures for raw meat; employee observed cleaning hands in two- compartment sink instead of the hand sink). Historic Mankin Mansion, 4300 Oakleys Lane – No violations reported.

AUG. 1-14, 2019 HENRICOCITIZEN.COM • 9 HAPPENINGSDance” at 7 p.m. at Godwin High School, 2101 Pump different Henrico libraries. For details, call 501-1980 ext. 5 9-11 AUGUST Road. The performance will feature dance forms from or visit henricolibrary.org/authors. Threads Consignment Events will hold its Children’s Back many different lands, including Polynesia, Austria, Ar- * * * 3 gentina and diverse regions of the United States. Dance to School Sale at Regency Mall from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. styles range from jazz and ballroom to ballet, world and 9 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 10-11. Items for sale in- Comedian J. Anthony Brown will perform at the Rich- Meadow Farm Museum will present “History in Focus: A contemporary. Admission is free. For details, visit clude clothing (all seasons, sizes newborn to older teen), mond Funny Bone at Short Pump Town Center at 7:30 Series” on select Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All ages tinyurl.com/AroundTheWorldDance. shoes, Halloween costumes, cotillion attire, toys, books, p.m. Brown began his entertainment career as a staff are invited to explore historical topics in detail with staff- games, baby equipment and furniture, maternity wear writer for The Arsenio Hall Show. He has performed on * * * led specialty tours. Today’s topic is Keeping Cool in the and more. Access the sale through the outside entrance Vibe, Def Comedy Jam and Showtime at the Apollo and Summer – learn how people tolerated hot summers be- Local Klezmer band Heavy Shtetl will perform at Twin to the former Macy’s location. For details, follow Threads was a regular on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, a nation- fore air conditioning,short sleeves,or shorts.Admission is Hickory Library from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Often described ConsignmentEvents on Facebook. wide radio broadcast, for 20 years. Brown is currently a free. For details, email [email protected]. as “Jewish wedding music,” Klezmer is influenced by jazz part of The Steve Harvey Morning Show radio program. * * * * * * and Eastern European music and features a variety of in- Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at struments such as the accordian, clarinet and drums. All The 36th annual Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show will richmond.funnybone.com. Regency Mall will host its third annual Back-to-School summer concerts are held indoors. Sponsored by the be held at Richmond Raceway from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get a head start on school Friends of the Twin Hickory Library. For details, call 501- 9, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 10 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 13 shopping and take advantage of Virginia’s tax-free week- 11. Shop the latest products, speak with guides and out- 1920 ext. 5 or visit henricolibrary.org. The Varina Ruritan Club will hold its regular monthly end. Vendors will have information on health and well- fitters, participate in seminars and meet celebrity hunters. * * * meeting from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 8081 Recreation Road. ness, tutoring, sports, lunch options, after-school activities There will also be a trophy deer competition, the Virginia For details, follow VarinaRuritanClub on Facebook. and more. There will also be merchant sidewalk sales, a Henrico Police’s Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team will State Turkey Calling Contest, food, duck decoy painting bounce house, hands-on activities and games. For details, visit North Park Library from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Learn about for kids and a BB gun range. Admission is $5 to $10; ages visit shopregencymall.com. the robot used to detect and disrupt modern potential 16 and under are free. For details, call 748-7469 or visit 14 * * * hazards and meet the EOD dog. For details, call 501-1970 sportsmanshow.com. The Summer Nature Series at Three Lakes Nature Center, ext. 4 or visit henricolibrary.org. 400 Sausiluta Drive, will take place on select Wednesdays The 2019 Richmond International Dragon Boat Festival June through August from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.Today’s topic will be held at Rocketts Landing from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. * * * 10 is “Nature’s Wonders.”Staff will be on hand to present in- Races will take place on a 500m course on the James Beyond Boundaries, a Richmond-based non-profit spe- The Richmond Funny Bone at Short Pump Town Center formation and answer questions. Admission is free. For River with events for Mixed, Women's and Open teams. cializing in guiding participants with disabilities on out- will offer a free introductory class at 7 p.m. for the Funny more information, email [email protected]. Local crews will battle it out for the coveted Community Bone’s Comedy School.The course will cover how to write door adventures, will present RVA RIMBY – “Right in My Championship trophy.There also will be Chinese cultural original material, construct a set and overcome stage Back Yard”– at Libbie Mill—Midtown from noon to 5 p.m. * * * performances and other live entertainment throughout fright, as well as timing and a little about the business The inaugural adventure festival features an archery Singer-songwriter Matt Nakoa will perform at 8 p.m. at the day, a Health and Wellness Village, food trucks, beer end of comedy. The introduction class will answer any range, Segway and electric bike rides, a fly casting demo, The Tin Pan, 8982 Quioccasin Road. Nakoa recently ap- garden and more. Admission is free. For details, visit and all questions to ensure that the six-week course is a fish and reptile encounters, a bike repair station and out- peared at The White House, throughout India and regu- tinyurl.com/2019DragonBoat. good fit. For details, call 521-8900 or visit richmond.fun- door gear demos.There will also be live music by East of larly with folk icon Tom Rush. Doors open at 6 p.m.Tickets * * * nybone.com. Blue Ridge, food and drinks, local beers and a BBQ com- are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For details, call petition. Admission is free and Beyond Boundaries will be 447-8189 or visit tinpanrva.com. Masters of Sound DJs will present the Fourth Annual RVA 6,8 accepting donations. For details, visit beyondboundaries- Soul House Fest from noon to 8 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Villa, rva.org. * * * 8000 Brook Road. The event, which promotes fellowship Henrico County Court Appointed Special Advocates will * * * Willow Lawn will host Mommy & Me and Daddy Too, a and enjoyment of house music, will feature performances hold information sessions at 6 p.m. Aug. 6 and at noon free morning out with live entertainment and activities by Alan King and DaJae, as well as many DJs. Admission Aug. 8 for people who may be interested in volunteering Celebrate National Farmers Market Week at Lakeside designed to enhance parents’ interaction with their chil- and parking are free. For details, visit rvashf.wixsite.com/ to work in the court system on behalf of abused or neg- Farmers’Market from 8 a.m. to noon. A variety of vendors dren, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Today’s programming will rvashf. lected children.The meetings will be held in the CASA of- will be offering locally-grown produce, meats, eggs, feature Rainbow Rock.The program continues the second fices in suite A of the Hungary Spring Office Park, 3001 honey, cheeses and hand-crafted items. Free temporary Wednesday of every month. For details, visit wil- 3-4 Hungary Spring Road. Henrico CASA is recruiting volun- tattoos will be available for kids. The market is located lowlawn.com. teers for a free, three-week training course that will begin The Intergalactic Bead and Jewelry Show will take place under the covered permanent pavilions at Lakeside September 7.To reserve a seat, contact Rebecca Kalman- from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 3-4 at the Richmond Raceway Towne Center, 6110 Lakeside Avenue. For details, visit 14-15 Winston at 501-1670 or [email protected]. Complex. Exhibitors from across the U.S. will have a lakesidefarmersmarket.net or follow LakesideMarketRVA on Facebook. Mt.Vernon Baptist Church, 11220 Nuckols Road, will pres- unique selection of beads – including gemstones, lamp- 8 ent “Wrangle at Red Mountain Ranch,” a mystery dinner worked and vintage beads, cabochons, pearls, charms * * * theatre, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 14-15. A group heads Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will present Flowers After 5 and more – for both wholesale and retail purchase. Ad- Watch the movie “Moana” (2016, PG, 107 minutes) and out west to a real dude ranch to hash out their differ- on Thursday evenings June through September. Stroll mission is $5 and open to the public. For details, visit sing along with the film at the Henrico Theatre from 7 ences by living a cowboy’s life and reenacting scenes through the gardens and enjoy live music from Antique beadshows.com. p.m. to 9 p.m. Kids are invited to dress up as their favorite from the Old West. After several are caught lying, one pil- Melody Show, family activities, wine and beer, dining, Disney character to receive a prize. Part of the 2019 Sum- grim retaliates by taking out the worst scoundrel of all. 4 Pokemon Go and shopping.Lawn chairs and blankets are mer Children’s Series at the Henrico Theatre. Tickets are Tickets are $15. For details, visit mvbcnow.org/concert- welcome.The Garden partners with the Richmond SPCA The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen will present a Sun- $10. For details, visit henricolive.com. series. on the second and fourth Thursdays to allow leashed day Brunch Market from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.The market will dogs at Fidos After 5. Admission is $8 to $13 and free for * * * provide opportunities to shop a variety of farmers’market 15 members. For details, visit lewisginter.org. The first-ever “Henrico Has Talent!” talent show will take and arts market vendors, relax on a picnic blanket on the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will present Flowers After 5 place at the Dorey Park Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to grass, and enjoy lunch with the family.The event will also * * * on Thursday evenings June through September. Stroll noon. Andy Jenks, director of communications and public include art activities for the kids and live entertainment. Musicians of all ages and abilities are invited to a Blue- through the gardens and enjoy live music from Whiskey relations for Henrico Schools, will emcee the event. All tal- Sunday Brunch Markets will continue the first Sunday of grass Coffeehouse at Dorey Recreation Center from 7 Rebellion, family activities, wine and beer, dining, Poke- ents must be vetted by the market manager. Open to all each month through November 3. For details, call 261- p.m. to 9 p.m. Acoustic only. Children must be accompa- mon Go and shopping.Lawn chairs and blankets are wel- ages. For details or to register, visit tinyurl.com/Henrico- ARTS or visit artsglenallen.com. nied by an adult.The jam session is free to attend. For de- come. The Garden partners with the Richmond SPCA on Talent. * * * tails, email [email protected]. the second and fourth Thursdays to allow leashed dogs at * * * Fidos After 5. Admission is $8 to $13 and free for mem- Libbie Mill—Midtown will hold a Midtown Market at * * * The 1 Step 2 Health Foundation will host a family bicycle bers. For details, visit lewisginter.org. 4901 Libbie Mill East Boulevard from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.The Brett Young and special guest Adam Hambrick will per- ride every other Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at Dorey event will include local vendors, food, drinks and crafts. form at 6 p.m. at Innsbrook After Hours. Young’s sopho- * * * Park. Free loaner bikes and helmets for adults and chil- For details, call 288-0011 or visit libbiemill.com. more album “Ticket to L.A.” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Henrico County will offer a free class on how to adminis- dren are available upon request. Snacks and water pro- Country Albums chart upon its release this past Decem- ter naloxone to potentially save the life of someone who vided. Email [email protected] at 5 ber. The album follows his 2017 self-titled debut, which has overdosed on opioids. The Revive! Opioid Overdose least 48 hours in advance to register. For details, follow dominated the Top 20 on the Country Albums chart for and Naloxone Education for Virginia class will be held at 6 Libbie Mill Library’s Summer Space Series for teens con- 1step2healthfoundation on Facebook. tinues from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The series provides 37 weeks and quickly reached RIAA Platinum certifica- p.m. at the Henrico County Mental Health East Clinic, 3908 hands-on activities using science, technology, engineer- tion. Gates open at 5 p.m.Tickets start at $26. For details, 11 Nine Mile Road. Participation is open to the public and in- ing, art and math (STEAM) to explore the infinite universe. call 800-514-ETIX or visit innsbrookafterhours.com. cludes a dose of naloxone, but registration is required.To Henrico’s annual family-friendly event, Bugstock, will take Today’s program will explore astronomy by creating a * * * sign up, go to surveymonkey.com/r/3DF332Y. For help constellation journal. For details, call 501-1940 ext. 6 or place from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Dorey Park. Return to the registering, call 727-8925. visit henricolibrary.org. The University of Richmond athletic department will host 1960s for a groovy afternoon of tie-dye, flower power and its annual Fan Fest & Movie Night at 5 p.m. at Robins Sta- Volkswagon Bugs and Buses. In addition to ‘60s music, * * * dium. Activities include outdoor games with Spider stu- games and food trucks, there will be a cruise-in and show. Looking for something to do? AW Shucks Country Store, 6100 Pouncey Tract Road, will dent-athletes and coaches, face painting, balloon art and The competition is exclusively for Volkswagen vehicles of host Pups & Pints from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. In addition inflatables. The movie “The Incredibles 2” will be shown all vintages and styles, classics and mods. Admission is Check out the new to drink and food specials, 10 percent of proceeds will be on the videoboard at the stadium starting at 6:30 p.m. free. For details, call 501-7275 or email [email protected]. Families are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. donated to the Richmond SPCA. For details, call 364-0977 * * * or visit awshuckscountrystores.com. Cash-only concessions will be available. Admission is free. For details, visit tinyurl.com/URFanFest. The Waybacks, a four-piece band from the San Francisco 6 Bay area, will perform at 7 p.m. at The Tin Pan, 8982 Quioc- 9 casin Road. Through both acoustic and electric instru- Weekend Dozens of Henrico neighborhoods and communities will ments,The Waybacks are enjoying a refreshed repertoire Tuckahoe YMCA, 9211 Patterson Avenue, will present Flix observe National Night Out with community events, – one that’s touched by Memphis soul, honky-tonk, on the Field from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.The movie “Small Foot” cookouts and other activities. Henrico Police patrol and Parisian swing and jam rock, in addition to the folk and will start at 8:30 p.m. There will be lawn games, compli- community officers, command staff and other county roots underpinnings that have long been a Waybacks mentary popcorn and additional food available for pur- representatives will visit NNO events throughout the hallmark. Doors open at 5 p.m.Tickets are $35 in advance chase.The event is open to all and free to attend. For de- evening in neighborhoods in Henrico County. National and $40 at the door. For details, call 447-8189 or visit tin- tails, follow TuckahoeYMCA on Facebook. Night Out is an annual community-building campaign panrva.com. TOP 10 that promotes police-community partnerships and * * * Every Thursday on neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods 12 safer. Citizens are encouraged to turn on their front porch Representatives from the Virginia Department of the HenricoCitizen.com lights on and participate in local events. 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