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fter our never-ending winter, spring weather is glorious to see! Forsythia has
bloomed, the redbud is in blossom
and green has returned everywhere.
For kids, it is a perfect time to begin
exploring the outside world. However with the many hand-helds
available to explore the world while
sitting comfortably on the sofa, having an activity to lure them out the
door might be a help.
Making a container garden,
large or small, can be completed in
an hour or two, and enjoyed for
months. This activity is one which
can be accomplished by very young
and elementary age children or even
middle-schoolers. They can make an
herb pot to add flavors to your cooking or a container of several flowers
to perk up a space on the deck. Together you might choose to put one
vibrant plant in a pot to add color to
a space in your yard.
In this article, I will introduce
step by step how to work with your
children to create a container garden.
Your child can do every step I describe. After planting, they will want
to keep their plants alive by following up with watering. Who knows?
If they plant herbs, they might try
eating newly flavored dishes!
First, pick a pot. Plants need air
and water and good soil. Either plastic
or clay pots will work. The pot must
have a drainage hole in the bottom.
If you are using an old pot, scrub it
out with water and a stiff brush. Put
a piece of broken pot, or a stone over
the hole in the bottom of the pot to
avoid losing lots of soil when you water. Buy the dish for under the pot to
protect your deck from water draining out. Plastic pots need to be watered less often than clay ones.
You can use any fresh potting

soil and fill the pot about 2/3 full.
Choosing plants is a lot of fun.
If you choose herbs, you might put
oregano, basal and thyme together in
one large pot. If you choose to plant
rosemary, put it in a pot by itself.
Herb pots are great in sunny places
in your yard or on your deck.
If you decide you would like to
plants some flowers that enjoy sun,
try petunias, purple heart, lantana
or marigolds. Browse the sunny annuals section at the nursery and let
your child pick what looks pretty.
Plant an odd number of plants in a
pot. One plant or three plants would
work well.
Shady plants include coleus, a
small leaf English ivy, verbena or
New Guinea impatiens.
When you bring plants home,
carefully remove them from the
pots. They will most likely be rootbound, meaning their roots are tightly meshed together. Squish their
roots up a bit (your child will enjoy
that too), so that they can absorb
water and nutrients better in their
new home. Place your plants on the
2/3 full soil in your new pot. Leave
space between the plant and the wall
of the pot and between each plant in
the pot. Sprinkle soil all around each
plant, so that it is surrounded by new
soil, but dont cover up the top of the
plant. Water the pot thoroughly and
your are done!
How do you know when to water a potted plant? Stick your finger
into the soil. If the soil is dry to the
first knuckle, it is time to water. Once
or twice a week is enough. Remember that herbs like to be dry. RPM
Marsha Carter is a retired principal in
Chesterfield and a Master Gardener.
contents
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Gardening
Nature is a playground
10 Extra-ordinary parenting
departments
9

In the Flow
Correct spring drain woes
13 Parenting

Imaginary play
15 On Faith

Spiritual home life important
16 Lets Go!

Whats happening this month
Above and on the cover: Life challenges have been met head on by Sabra Quinn and her
children, Kiley and Brody. Photo by Stuart.J. DuBreuil

Editorial Mission: Richmond Parents Monthly is dedicated to providing parents and
professionals with the best information and resources available to enhance all aspects of
parenting and family life. It is also an avenue to facilitate a shared sense of community
among parents by providing useful information, support and a forum for dialogue on issues
that are important to all parents and families.
Volume 24, No. 9, MAY 2014
Publisher: Mark E. Fetter

Editor: Tharon Giddens
Art Director: Ryan T. Hooley
Contributing Writers: Stuart J. DuBreuil,
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Preventing Drainage
Problems this Spring Season
StatePoint
rainage problems in and

around your home are not
just an eyesore, they can
cause costly damage, health issues
and surprise repair costs in the future.
The causes of excess water are
numerous, and at this time of year,
many parts of the country can be
affected by snow melt and spring
showers, says Ryan Larsen, a civil
engineer. Luckily, you can take
steps to prevent these issues from
cropping up, as well as permanently
solve current problems.
Known as Dr. Drainage at
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landscape drainage solutions, Larsen is offering timely tips for spotting and addressing home drainage
issues:
Your Yard
Low points can easily turn into
water reservoirs, forming muddy
puddles that can potentially attract
pesky insects and even destroy your
lawn.
If improperly addressed, this
can eventually cause serious property damage.
You can prevent lawn drainage
and landscape drainage concerns by
optimizing the grading of your yard.
Additionally, consider replacing impermeable surfaces, such as concrete,
with materials that can absorb water,
such as a vegetable garden, or gravel.
A catch basin can be added to collect
excess rainwater and irrigation.
Above all, its crucial to collect
excess water away from the area and
disperse it in a safe manner. Your
best bet is to install a drainage system.
Basements and Crawl Spaces

Rainwater runoff from your roof
or landscape soaks into the ground
and often collects near your home
against basement walls, crawl spaces,
or in the soil beneath your homes
foundation. Basement and crawl space
flooding can lead to mosquito breeding, termite damage, dangerous mold
and mildew growth, or worse, your
foundation settling and cracking.
Damp, musty smells and wet
walls are signs that water is getting
into your basement or crawl space.
Dont ignore the problem or attempt
a quick-and-dirty solution that wont
correct the situation long-term. Certain temporary fixes can actually
make the problem worse.
Luckily, there are do-it-yourself
drainage kits available, such as FloWell and EZ-Drain, which are usually better performing and easier to
install than a traditional, gravel dry
well or French drain. However, when
dealing with more complex drainage
issues, consider hiring a contractor.
Just be sure to check online ratings and references to ensure youre
going with someone qualified and
experienced, stresses Larsen.
Neighbor Runoff
Water flows from higher to lower ground, so drainage problems are
likely if your property is lower than
neighboring properties. In general,
neighbors are not responsible for
water runoff onto your property unless alterations to their landscape
have changed the natural flow of
water. This unsuspecting threat can
cause a variety of serious drainage
problems.
Larsen recommends visiting
www.ndspro.com for free resources
and videos, product recommendations, installation instructions, and
links to local home improvement retailers where you can find the right
tools. To speak to Dr. Drainage,
directly, call (888) 825-4716.
Ignoring standing water in and
around your home wont make the
problem disappear. This spring, be
proactive. Invest a moderate amount
of time and money into smart home
drainage solutions to protect your
property long-term.
ADD/ADHD: Non-medicated approaches

to improving the three types of attention
For a parent whose child has been labeled ADD
or ADHD, it seems like there are few options other
than ignoring the symptoms or pumping him/her full
of Ritalin or other stimulant medications.
And while most parents biggest concern is the
possible side effects, perhaps an equally important
consideration should be that stimulant medications
only treat the symptoms not the underlying cause
of the problem. This means that, although the child
may be been easier to handle at school, chances
are that his/her grades are still sub-par.
So whats a parent to do?
Understanding the weakest
link: Attention
As with almost all learning struggles, the most common root cause is one or more weak cognitive skills
the fundamental tools of effective learning.
Cognitive skills are the underlying tools that enable us to successfully focus, think, prioritize, plan,
understand, visualize, remember and create useful
associations, and solve problems, explains Tanya
Mitchell, co-author of Unlock the Einstein Inside:
Applying New Brain Science to Wake Up the Smart
in your Child. A childs cognitive skill set is made up
of several cognitive skills including auditory processing, visual processing, short and long-term memory,
comprehension, logic and reasoning, and attention
skills. In children with ADD or ADHD, the weakest
cognitive skill is attention, although other areas tend
to suffer as well.
The three types of attention
According to Mitchell, there are three types of attention: sustained, selective and divided. In general,
they are described as:
Sustained: Allows the child to stay on task
for a long period of time
Selective: Prevents the child from being
easily distracted
Divided: Allows the child to do more than
one thing at a time
In those with ADD, the frontal cortex (surface) of
the brain has more difficulty using glucose and less
blood flow than in people without ADD. The frontal
cortex inhibits impulses, initiates behavior, and controls working memory. When underactive, the ability
to screen out irrelevant stimuli is reduced, and the
individual pays attention to EVERYTHING. This results in poor regulation of the motivation system and
makes staying on task difficult without immediate
rewards.
Video games provide rapid, constant feedback and
stimulation and tend to be very engaging for people
with ADD, explains Dr. Russell Griffiths, a Licensed
Educational Psychologist. Neuroscience shows that
by targeting and stimulating the underactive region
of the brain responsible for the characteristics of inattention, attention can be strengthened. Therefore,
the correct approach (to ADD/ADHD) is the opposite
of the usual accommodations used (at schools)
like removing distractions, reducing workload, or
isolating students into quiet areas.
Exercises to improve the three

types of attention
Although Mitchell recommends a thorough, intense
program of cognitive skills training for children who
are on stimulant medications like Ritalin, she does
offer suggestions for exercises that parents can do at
home to improve the three types of attention in their
children. They include:
Sustained Attention
Parents use a stopwatch while their child does a
small task or homework assignment and take notice when the student loses focus. If the child starts
playing or looking around at 1:30 minutes, the parent stops the time. The child is then given a goal to
try and focus for a longer period of time, e.g.1:45
minutes. The game should include prizes or special
privileges for the child to look forward to upon making the goal. The parents continue adding new time
to the goals until the student can repeatedly focus for
5 minutes at a time.
Selective Attention
Parents can do the same activity for sustained attention but the parent now adds small distractions
and the child tries to stay on task. As the child is able
to handle small distractions, the distractions should
increase. Make sure to do the task in a game-like
setting and once the child completes a goal, they
receive a small reward or privilege.
Divided Attention
The most important attention skill. Parents can purchase a game like Simon, Bop-it or Perfection where
the game has a timing and attention component to
it. The child starts the game and the parent asks for
other information while the child is playing (e.g. the
parent names a animal and the child has to make the
sound, the parent gives two numbers and the child
gives the sum, the parent asks the child to describe
their room). This may seem overwhelming, but by
setting small goals (e.g. two correct answers), and
then increasing the goal, a child can strengthen there
ability to multi-task.
Mitchell says parents should try to do these activities
three to four times a week. Again, Id suggest that
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and Quinn family photos
very good mother wants the best for her children, and will do everything in her power to
provide for their needs.
This is especially true for mothers of children
with disabilities. Sabra Quinn, 45, of Chesterfield
is one such mother. Sabra, and husband, Jeff, 50, a
building contractor, are raising two young children,
each with very different special needs.
In a well kept, quiet suburban neighborhood, the
Quinns live in a stylish two-story brick house with a
spacious backyard that runs down to the lake where
eagles, hawks and heron are often seen diving for
fish. On the back deck is a sand box, where daughter Kiley, 6, makes sand cookies for guests. Inside,
youll likely find Brody, about to turn 9, watching
TV as he often does when hes at home.
This typical family scene is nothing extraordinary, and the Quinns like it that way, since it hasnt
always been like that. Brody, at age 3, was diagnosed
with autism, and sister Kiley, two weeks after birth,
was found to suffer from Prader-Willi Syndrome, a
rare genetic disease that can be life threatening. One
characteristic symptom is low muscle tone, which
causes difficulty sucking or ingesting food, or even
movement by the child.
Kiley had to be feed through a feeding tube for

the first six months of life. Sabra did the feeding at
home for five and a half of those six months. All the
while she would pump the unused breast milk and
save it in the freezer. It came in handy when Kiley
could finally drink, and she got that good nutrition,
until she was nearly a year old.
Brody presented different challenges, that are
typical of child with autism. He had trouble communicating and got frustrated and whiny and would
not sleep well. He just wanted to watch TV all the
time. He would only speak by repeating phrases he
heard on his favorite TV programs.
Sabra had learned that teaching sign language
to kids could help them to communicate before they
were able to talk. She got the Baby Signing Time
videos for Brody to watch, which he did, hour after
hour, day after day.
Unexpectedly, Kiley, now 9 months old, had
been watching too, from her high chair. Suddenly
one day, Kiley started signing what she wanted. Oh
my God, youre in there! was Sabras shocked reaction.
She describes it as her Aha Moment when she
knew that even though her daughter had extreme
motor delays and weakness, her brain was functioning and she was communicating.
Brody also learned to sign and could now ask for
what he wanted, which made him less frustrated.
These were great accomplishments, but the
stress was taking its toll on Sabra, and a friend convinced her to take some me time and try a yoga
class. She loved it, and made it a regular routine.
It helps her to relax and to stay better focused, and
gives her needed exercise.
Things were looking up, but it was no time to
slow down. Sabra would read and research info
about nutrition and supplements that might help the
kids.Through some trial and error, shes been able to
find out what was effective and what was not. For
example, when she eliminated lactose in Brodys
diet he immediately became more responsive and
better able to do what she asked of him.
Weve controlled so many things with nutrition
and some dietary supplements, its amazing, she
says.
Two years ago, the Quinns were debating on
when they should take a family vacation. Were the
kids too young, should they wait until theyre older?
They finally decided Lets not just sit around

the house, feeling bad for ourselves... Lets just take
the trip.
Jeff had the flexibility in his work, that allowed
him to take two and a half months off. So they bought
a class C RV, and took their time, driving across the
country and parts of Canada.
The kids loved it, and it was a great change of
pace for Mom and Dad.
Today, Kiley and Brody go to Spring Run Elementary school. Kiley, in kindergarten, goes to all
regular ed classes. Brody, in second grade, spends
mornings in special ed for language, art, and math.
He also is tutored in reading and receives speech OT
at school.
Sabra has nothing but praise for Spring Run
and the parents and students. Brody, who is unusually social for an autistic child, is well liked and not
picked on by any of his classmates. Instead, they
seem to understand that he has a disability and will
help him out, if he needs it.
Then there are the weekly activities for the kids,
such as swimming lessons, horse riding therapy,
RVAccess soccer, physical and occupational therapies and various tutoring sessions. Brody gets tutored in speech, reading, language arts and math.
They also just participated in their schools Field
Day. Kiley nods, when Sabra speaks of all the hard
work we do, to make our days easier.
A regular routine is important for Brody and Kiley when it comes to meals.The refrigerator and all
food in the Quinn house is kept in a locked room.

Sabra must control how much food Kiley consumes
each day. With PWS, Kiley may compulsively want
to eat and not know when to stop.This leads to obesity in many who have PWS, especially as they get
older. If Kiley were allowed to eat as much as she
wanted, she could literally rupture her stomach, because she would not feel the normal sensation of being full.
Sabra says that the family is in a good place,
with Brody and Kiley continuing to exceed doctors
expectations.
So, what are they going to do to celebrate Mothers Day this year? Probably what they did last year.
Mom will get to sleep in, and get breakfast made for
her. She will get hand made cards from the kids, and
maybe they will go out for lunch. Then, for the rest
of the day, its back to the routine. Thats what good
Moms do.
Advice From Sabra For Moms Raising
Young Children With Diasabilities
Dont despair, there is hope.There are a lot of services, support groups and other help available that
you can take advantage of. e.g for Prader-Willi Syndrome:
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) www.
pwsausa.org They have great support for the families here.
Foundation for Prader-Willi Research www.fpwr.

org Every year, in October, the Quinns and other
families raise funds for research with a walk, One
Small Step for Prader-Willi Syndrome, through this
website.
Try different things that might help your child,
through nutrition therapy and supplements under a
doctors supervision. Keep what works and discard
what doesnt.
Dont believe doctors that tell you that your child
will never be able to do something. Sabra was told
that Kiley would have a low IQ, and would never go
to college. So far she is reading at a high level, and
has scored normal to high on IQ tests, and is exceeding expectations.
Learn as much as you can about your childs condition, and seek out the best doctors who understand
how to treat the condition.
Suggested Reading
By Sabra:
Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism,
ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders by Kenneth Bock,
MD (Author), Cameron Stauth (Author)
By Kiley:
Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann (Author, Illustrator),
Elizabeth Kann (Author) RPM
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Sock Puppet Play
Keep old socks on hand and art
supplies for that next rainy day. Permanent markers, googly eyes, pipe
cleaners, sparkles, glue and yarn
can turn some regular old socks into
an entire cast of characters. You can
even let the kids design the stage.
Then have them write a script and
rehearse. Finally, get the video recorder because its show time!
Talent Show
A talent show is a great way to
showcase everyones unique abilities. Give everyone five to 10 minutes
to dance, sing, twirl a baton, perform
comedy or whatever else he or she
does best.
You can make the event even
more special by inviting your childrens friends over to participate and
their parents to be part of the audience. Set up the backyard or living
room like its a real theater.
Creative Toys
Stock the play room with toys
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around the house, such as guitars
made out of empty cereal boxes and
rubber bands, and maracas made out
of dried beans and cans. Kids can
cover their favorite songs or even
write their own.
With a little creativity, and the
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any adults struggle with

their relationship in regards
to religion. I have heard
many friends talking about how they
are open and even somewhat interested in raising their children within
a religious faith tradition. They especially want their sons and daughters to have community and have an
opportunity to reinforce ethics and
values. But at the same time there
is concern about indoctrination and
intolerance. As a result, many parents choose to raise their children
without belonging to a house of worship.However, in todays world there
are infinite choices, and finding a safe
and supportive congregation may be
the best gift you give to yourself and
your family.
I do have to admit that I did not
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I grew up where my synagogue
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every summer. Even as adults, we
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Beyond friendship, I have made
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As an adult, I have found other progressive and open minded individuals who are welcoming.Even when I
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worship) in local communities, such

as Paris, Berlin, Montreal, and Israel.Even If I do not speak the vernacular (daily language) of the people, I
can follow all the prayers. Jews love
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larger than that. We have a shared
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Faith is a sacred gift allowing
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world a better place.For me, religion
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MAY 1
gardening habits; $15 registration, advance

at website; may also register for lunch; (804)
262-7167
MODERN MEDICINE: 12:30 p.m.,

The Open University of The Shepherds
Center of Richmond at First Presbyterian
Church, 4602 Cary St.; Modern Medicine:
Blessing or Curse?, by Charles Bryan, CEO
and president emeritus of Virginia Historical
Society. www.TSCOR.org, (804) 355-7282
MAY 1-11
DISNEYS ALICE IN WONDERLAND, JR.: Fast-paced stage
adaptation of the timeless film, that follows
Alice down the rabbit hole and on her
madcap adventures in Wonderland staged
at the Sara Belle November Educational
Theatre at School for the Performing Arts in
the Richmond Community SPARC, 2106-A
N. Hamilton St.; Showtimes 7:30 p.m.
Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday and 3
p.m. Sunday; $12; (804) 353-3393 ext. 223,
www.sparconline.org
MAY 7
EMME ST. JAMES DUO JAZZ
LUNCH: Noon to 1 p.m., St. Pauls
Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace St., lunch
by Alamo BBQ; $10 lunch and music, register by Monday; (804) 643-3589, or www.
stpauls-episcopal.org
MAY 2
ART EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION: Choices by Elaine Bankston and Spiral Richmond Arts Collaborative
at Visual Arts Studio, 6-10 p.m.; Bankstons
Choices exhibit features a collection of pastel paintings that tell a story of the choices
we have to make, the struggles within,
and the pull of the soul; the arts collaborative will stage light inspired music driven
performances in the parking lot; Choices
continues through June 13; 208 West Broad
St.; (804) 644-1368
MAY 3
GREATER RICHMOND WALK
FOR WISHES: 8 a.m. to noon, Dorey
Park, 2999 Darbytown Road Henrico;
2-mile, all-ages walk and activitives including music, face painting, balloon art, food
and more; by participating in the Greater
Richmond Walk For Wishes, you can help
bring the life-changing impact of a wish to
children battling life-threatening medical
conditions; to register, www.walkforwishes.
kintera.org/RVA
MAY 8
MAY 1
GREAT WAR CENTENNIAL: 9:4510:45 a.m.,The Open University of The

Shepherds Center of Richmond at First Presbyterian Church, 4602 Cary St.; 1914
Revisited: Reflections on the Centennial of the Outbreak of the Great War, by John Gordon, history professor emeritus, University of Richmond. www.TSCOR.org , 355-7282
KIDFEST: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Deep Run
Park, Henrico; children of all ages can try
their hand at a game on carnival row, take a
thrilling ride down the inflatable slide, battle
through the obstacle course, dance to their
favorite music, explore the Bookmobile,
check out educational displays by local
agencies and businesses, pet a monkey,
meet animals at the Childrens Farm; (804)
270-2161
MAY 3-4
ARTS IN THE PARK: Byrd Park
arts festival, 11 a.m. To 6 p.m. May 3 and
11 a.m. To 5 p.m. May 4, on the mall and

around the carillon at the park, 600 South
Boulevard; featuring more than 450 artists
from across the nation, free parking and free
shuttle from City Stadium; richmondartsinthepark.com
LIL BOOSIE: Baton Rouge, La., rapper

performs at 7 p.m. At Richmond Coliseum;
$57.50-$150; ticketmaster.com, or (800)
745-3000
MAY 9
PROFESSIONAL SINGLES ASSOCIATION: Happy hour for ages 50
plus singles, Hard Shell Cafe, 11400 West
Huguenot Road, Midlothian; www.psaofrichmond.com; Sue 804-536-1695
MAY 5
MAY 11
MOTHERS DAY
HERB & VEGETABLE GARDENING 101: 10:30 a.m. Lavender

Fields Herb Farm, 11300 Winfrey Road;
learn basics of herb and vegetable gardening, including selecting gardening area, soil
preparation, fertilization and basic good
BRUCE BRUCE, GARY OWEN,

JOE TORRY AND DOMINIQUE: Comedy tour 7 p.m. Richmond
CenterState Carpenter Theater; $45.50 to
$77; etix.com, or (800) 514-3849; richmondcenterstage.com
Lets Go! May 2014

MAY 11
JIMMY DEAN MUSIC
FESTIVAL: Henricus Historical
Park benefit 2 p.m. Richmond Marriott,
500 E. Broad St., with Bill Anderson;
festival honors the late Jimmy Dean
and is staged by The Dean Foundation; bronze statue of Dean by Paul
DiPasquale will be displayed; Deans
widow, Donna Meade, will also perform
with Lynne Carnes and Brad Spivey
and the Honky Tonk Experience; festival will support the Childrens Education Fund at the living-history museum;
$35, tickets can be purchased at
www.henricus.org, by calling (800)
514-3849 or visiting the box offices of
the Landmark Theater or Richmond
CenterStage
and Richmond Shakespeare, 7-11 p.m., The

Robins Foundation, 10 South 3rd St.; 1920s
black and white attire, bathtub gin, auction
items; $150 couple, $100 single; henleystreettheatre.org
ANTIQUES APPRAISAL: Patrick
Henrys Scotchtown, 16120 Chiswell Lane,
Beaverdam; meet Ken Farmer and other experts from the PBS television show Antiques
Roadshow; $25, first come first served,
limited tickets; price includes an interactive
tour of Patrick Henrys Scotchtown after 3
p.m.; each registrant may bring two objects to
be appraised by the Antiques Road Show experts; upload a high quality digital photograph
of each item via the registration site at least
two weeks prior to the show; selected Items
will be chosen beforehand to be featured and
appraised live, in front of an audience; at the
top of each hour, Ken Farmer will highlight
selected pieces and discuss the history
and valuation of the objects; ticket can be
purchased in 30 minute time increments. This
will save you from waiting in long lines and
will enable you to spend the most quality time
with our appraisal experts; tickets available at
https://preservationvirginia.wufoo.com/forms/
antiques-appraisal-fair/
MAY 12
VIRGINIA FILM INDUSTRY
LECTURE: 12:30 p.m. The Open
University of The Shepherds Center of
Richmond at St. Luke Lutheran Church,
7757 Chippenham Parkway; Filming in Virginia by Mary Kathryn Severin, Virginia Film
Office.; www.TSCOR.org or (804) 355-7282
GOING ON VACATION? Stop by

to get your Travel Vaccinations.
Typhoid & Meningitis
Polio, Rabies, & Yellow Fever
Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B
Japanese Encephalitis
MAY 14
CAROL COVELL TRIO JAZZ
LUNCH: Noon to 1 p.m. St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace St., lunch by
Coriander; $10, register by Monday, (804)
643-3589, or stpaulsepiscopal.org
MEDICARE PART D
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on select Part D plans.
MAY 15
RANDY HOUSER AND JERROD NEIMANN: Insbrook Afterhours
series, gates open 5 p.m., Innsbrook
Pavilion, Glen Allen off Nuckols Road; (804)
423-1779, innsbrookafterhours.com
MAY 17
MEDICARE PART B
Diabetes testing
supplies available at
every pharmacy!
SECOND ANNUAL BOOTLEG

BALL: Benefit for Henley Street Theatre
Lets Go! May 2014

MAY 19
Donald Davis, Barbara McBride Smith, Rex

Ellis and many more. Byrd Theater and First
Baptist Church, info and tickets at www.
thebeststorytellers.com
INDIAN POWWOW: 11 a.m. to noon,

The Open University of The Shepherds
Center of Richmond at St. Luke Lutheran
Church, 7757 Chippenham Parkway;
Native American Culture and History: A
Powwow in Full Regalia, Drum Music, and
Dance Demonstrations by Paul Sacra, native American/ hospital administrator; www.
TSCOR.org or (804) 355-7282
MAY 31
THE FACES OF HOPE FAMILY
FIT DAY: 10 a.m. To 1 p.m. Chimborazo
Park, 3200 E. Broad St., Church Hill; event
will feature various fitness stations and
activities to promote exercise and a healthy
lifestyle; tickets are required to participate
at the fitness stations and are being sold in
advance for $5 or $7 the day of the event;
(804) 592-4751, or thefacesofhope.org
MAY 21
KEVIN DAVIS AND BANCARIBE JAZZ LUNCH: Noon to 1 p.m.
St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace
St., lunch by Cafe Rustica; $10, register by
Monday; (804) 643-3589, or stpaulsepiscopal.org
RICHMOND COLOR VIBE: 5-K

race in which participants are blasted with
color along course, followed by dance party;
Colonial Downs in New Kent; $40, $50 day
of event; thecolorvibe.com
RUSTED ROOT, THE WAILERS: Insbrook Afterhours series, gates

open 5 p.m., $17 to $77; Innsbrook Pavilion,
Glen Allen off Nuckols Road; (804) 4231779, innsbrookafterhours.com
ONGOING
MAY 25
PROFESSIONAL SINGLES
ASSOCIATION PICNIC: 4 p.m. To
8 p.m. Sunday Park Pavilion, Brandermill
event for age 50-plus singles, 4602 Millridge
Pkwy, Midlothian; DJ for dancing and corn
hole for gamers; bring a side dish or dessert
that serves 6 to share; PSA will supply fried
chicken, beer, wine, soda and water; $10
guests; RSVP required by May 23 to Sue at
(804) 536-1695 or membership@psaofrichmond.com; learn more at www.psaofrichmond.com
MAY 26
MEMORIAL DAY
MEMORIAL DAY FESTIITIES
IN SANDSTON: The American Legion
Sandston Posts 242 and 144 are hosting
several ceremonies and events in honor of
our veterans, especially those who gave the
ultimate sacrifice for our nation. This years
theme is Honoring Vietnam Veterans: 50
Years. noon, memorial service, Seven
Pines National Cemetery; 1 p.m., Sandston
Memorial Day Parade, Williamsburg Road;
2 p.m., celebration at Sandston Ball Fields,
J.B. Finley Road, with family activities,
educational booths, free food and drinks,
live music, and more
MAY 30
COMEDIAN MIKE BIRBIGLIA, THANK GOD FOR JOKES: 8

p.m., Carpenter Theatre, Richmond Centerstage; award-winning comedian, author,
and filmmaker; show features painfully awkward stories about jokes, and how they can
get you in trouble; $35, tickets at Richmond CenterStage and Landmark Theater Box
Offices, online at www.etix.com, and charge by phone at (800) 514-3849 RichmondCenterStage.com for information
MAY 28
MAY 29
DOCTORS OF JAZZ: Noon to 1

p..m. Jazz Lunch series, St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace St., lunch by
Beauregards Thai Room; $10, register by
Monday; (804) 643-3589, or stpaulsepiscopal.org
OPEN HOUSE SALON: 6:30 p.m.

To 9:30 p.m. John Marshall House, 818 E.
Marshall St.; enjoy a glass of wine and a
special evening tour; Bobbie LeVinnes, Site
Coordinator, (804) 648-5880
LUNCH BREAK SCIENCE: Noon

to 1 p.m., Any Age Signs and Symptoms
for Strokes and What To Do, presented by
Jim Young, President, Life Saver Training;
pack a lunch, seating limited; free event at
Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad
St.; (804) 864-1400, info@smv.org
MAY 30
AMERICAS BEST STORYTELLERS May 30-June 1, Emcees:
Morgan Dean, Bill Bevins, Tony Booth,
Jessica Noll, A weekend with award winning
storytellers coming from all over America:
HIGHLIGHTS OF HOLLYWOOD
CEMETERY WALKING TOUR:
10 a.m. To 11:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday
through October; Learn about the cemeterys
history, artwork, symbolism and famous
residents, including two U.S. Presidents,
writer Ellen Glasgow, Confederate President
Jefferson Davis and Generals George Pickett and J.E.B. Stuart; meet at the rear of the
stone structure on the left at the cemetery
entrance, at Cherry and Albemarle streets;
$15, or $5 for Valentine Richmond History
Center members; walk-ups welcome, or see
http://www.richmondhistorycenter.com
RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY
ART EXHIBITS: Through June 3,
three exhibits; Male Pattern Boldness!
Abstract Nonscapes and Song Paintings by
Urbanna artist Ron Courtney in the Gellman
Room; Painted with Light: Virginia Lanscapes: color photographs by Williamsburg
photographer in the Dooley Foyer; and
What the Sea Surrenders photos of shells
and fossils taken with a large format view
camera and sheet film by Debra Curtis of
Manakin-Sabot, on display in Dooley Hall;
101 E. Franklin St., (804) 646-7223
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