Annual yard sale supports homeless animals

In The Spotlight Richmond Animal League annual yard sale, Sat., May 19, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 11401 International Dr. The event also includes a raffle. Tickets cost $5 each and can be bought now through the morning of the yard sale. Prizes include a diamond tennis bracelet, a diamond pendant necklace and a pet portrait session. All proceeds from the yard sale and raffle will benefit homeless animals. For more information about RAL, visit www.ral.org .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thurs., May 17

Beginning Birding, 8-11 a.m., Henricus Park Visitor Center, 251 Henricus Park Rd. Search for birds along the wetland, bottomland forest and open fields in this introductory bird-watching course. Binoculars provided. Cost is $9. Sponsored by Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information or to register, call Mark Battista, 706-9690.

Constituent meeting, 5:30-7 p.m., James River High School, 3700 James River Rd. Delegate Katherine Waddell of the 68th District will meet with constituents.

Bon-Air-Manchester-Midlothian Lions Club meeting, 6 p.m., Holiday Inn Select Koger Center, 1021 Koger Center Blvd. The meeting topic will be the Virginia Defense Force. For more information or reservations, contact Bill Daniels, 272-7673.

Living on the Rollercoaster, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Outlook Pointe at Chesterfield, 1000 Twinridge Ln. This assisted living and Alzheimer's care facility has partnered with the Alzheimer's Association for a series of informative community events. Free, but reservations are required. For more information or to reserve a seat, call Fran at 967-2580.

"The Changing Face of Manufacturing" public forum, 6:30 p.m., Nicholas Student Center, John Tyler Community College, Chester campus, 13101 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Find out more about high-tech manufacturing careers that offer high pay, good benefits, advancement opportunities and continuing education. Admission is free. Sponsored by Chesterfield County Economic Development, the forum will spotlight Chaparral Steel, Church & Dwight Company and ColorTree of Virginia. For additional information, call 706-5061.

University opportunities for Japanese study, 7 p.m., Humanities Center, Monacan High School, 11501 Smoketree Dr. Representatives from Japanese language programs at several Virginia colleges, including the University of Virginia and Randolph-Macon College, will discuss educational opportunities. For more information, contact James Guthrie, 378-2480 ext. 40.

Spring Concert, 7 p.m., Midlothian High School, 401 Charter Colony Pkwy. The concert will feature performances by the concert and symphonic bands. Free. For more information, call 378-2440.

"Godspell," 7:30 p.m. through May 19, Meadowbrook High School, 4901 Cogbill Rd. Tickets for this student production are $5/ students, $6/adults and a discount is available for senior citizens and groups of 10 or more. For more information, contact 743-3675 ext. 209.

Fri., May 18

Disability Awareness Expo, 4:30 and 5:30 p.m., O.B. Gates Elementary School, 10001 Courthouse Rd. Plan to spend about one hour to learn what it is like to have a disability and socialize with a person with a disability. There are six interactive stations for children to experience life with different disabilities. For ages 10-18. For more information or to register, contact Sandy Spencer, 768-9538 or sandyspencer@comcast.net .

Concert, 7:30 p.m., Cosby High School, 14300 Fox Club Pkwy. The first concert at the new school will be a "Hollywood-styled" band concert and will feature celebrity Master of Ceremonies Chief Meteorologist Mike Goldberg from WTVR-6. Tickets are $5. For more information, call 639-8340.

Sat., May 19

"Taylor's Trot-A 5K for SMA," 8:30 a.m., James River High School, 3700 James River Rd. Runners, walkers and rollers are welcome. Event benefits Taylor, an 18-month-old girl diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, 4 Paws for Ability and the FightSMA organizations. $75 prize to the overall top male and female. Ribbons will go to the top three males and females in each age group. The registration fee is $20. There will be a free kids run for each paid adult registration. For more information, call the race hotline at 308-3570 or visit www.ourthreegirls.com .

Salute a Soldier, 11 a.m.-noon, Bensley Community Building, 2900 Drewry's Bluff Rd. Bring a soldier or a picture of a soldier you love to this event and celebrate the great job they are doing or have done. Make a special plush army friend. For ages 2-10. Cost is $10. Sponsored by Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. For information or to register, call David Potter, 275-5321.

11th Annual Crawfish Boil, noon, American Legion Post 345, 13200 Robious Rd. Crawfish will be flown in from Louisiana. The menu includes corn, potatoes, jambalaya and hot dogs for the kids. BYOB and soft drinks. Tickets are $20/adult members, $25/adult (non-member or at the gate), $10/ages 12- 17, children under 12 eat free. Live auction of LSU special items. LSU merchandise will be for sale by the LSU Alumni Gift Center. Sponsored by the Central Virginia LSU Alumni Club. For information, directions and reservation forms, visit http://lsuva.freeservers.com .

"Facing The Giants," 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 20 at 5 p.m. Bethia United Methodist Church, 10700 Winterpock Rd. A story of faith, family and football, "Facing the Giants" is a film for the entire family. Free. 739-3459.

Folk Concert, 8 p.m., doors open 7:15 p.m., Congregation Or Ami, 9400 W. Huguenot Rd. Elizabeth LaPrelle will sing ballads of Appalachia, featuring old-style singing with fiddle and banjo. Part of the "Folk in the Grove" concert series. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. For more information or tickets, call 647-7856, visit www.richmondfolkmusic.org or e-mail richmondfolkmusic@yahoo.com .

Sun., May 20

Orienteering Course Day, noon-3 p.m., Harry G. Daniel Park at Iron Bridge, 6600 White Pine Rd. Join members of the Quantico Orienteering club, and navigate a course along the trails and through the woods using map and compass skills. A clinic for beginners starts at noon. Maps and compasses will be available at the race. Adults must accompany children ages 14 and under. A $2 fee will cover maps and supplies. For more information, call Kristi Orcutt, 706-2734.

Spring concert, 3 p.m., Bon Air Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, 9201 West Huguenot Rd. Presented by Senior Connections, the concert will feature music from film, stage, radio and exotic locale. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. For more information, call Francine Blum, 343-3047 or Tony Williams, 343-3050.

American Youth Harp Ensemble concert, 7 p.m., Beulah United Methodist Church, 6930 Hopkins Rd. The American Youth Harp Ensemble is a premier traveling ensemble, one of only a handful of youth performing groups of its kind in the United States. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for youth. For more information, contact Doug Walden, 639-0503.

Mon., May 21

Midlothian Youth Soccer League Golf Tournament, noon shotgun start, Birkdale Golf Club, 8511 Royal Birkdale Dr. MYSL invites the public to take part in this golf day to raise funds for the development of three new fields at the Hensley Road soccer complex. For more information, contact John Addison, 744-8560.

Third Annual Sodexho Stop Hunger Golf Classic, 1 p.m. tee off, Stonehenge Golf & Country Club, 1000 Farnham Dr. Hit the course for a fun day of golf, contests and a raffle, all to help raise funds for Meals on Wheels. A post-event dinner will include prizes, giveaways and a drawing for raffle prizes. For more information, contact Kristin Stokes, 673-5035 ext. 27, or visit www.mowdelivers.com .

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