Calendar Week of April 8th

Community CalendarCalendar Week of April 8th

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From the early 1880s through Reconstruction, Monroe Ward was considered one of Richmond’s most elegant neighborhoods. Stroll past these historic buildings that have been lovingly preserved and “recycled” for the 21st century. This event will take place  April/14/2-4pm at outside the Commonwealth Club at 401 W. Franklin Street. For more information call (804) 649-0711 x301 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Beyond Barbie is a celebration of life as women authentically share about birth, life, death, art, aging and domestic violence through story, song and dance. Presented by the Chesterfield County Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Center, Chesterfield Domestic Violence Task Force and the Women of Color Caucus of the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance. Produced by Susan Singer, artist, performer, writer, and women’s rights activist. This event will take place April/14/ 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at 1021 Koger Center Blvd. Chesterfield, Virginia. For more info call (804) 318-3265 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

The first street in the U.S. to be designated as a National Landmark by the National Park Service, Monument Avenue is one of America’s most beautiful boulevards. Learn about the diverse architectural styles of its grand town houses, famous owners and renowned architects. This event will take place  April/15/ 2-4pm at  Lee Monument at Allen Street and Monument Avenue. For more more info call  (804) 649-0711 x301 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Celebrate National Math Month at CMoR during Marvelous Math Week! Throughout each day we will feature special demonstrations that focus on math-related concepts like measurements, patterns and money as well as a special art activity in the Art Studio. Demonstrations will be held at 10:30am and 12:00pm. At 11:00am enjoy story time where we'll read books like One Hundred Angry Ants, and The Grapes of Math which reinforce math concepts. This Event takes place  April/16/ 10:30am at 2626 W Broad St Richmond. For more info call  (804) 474-7000 or email  .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Get ready for a day of family fun as John Tyler Community College in partnership with Chesterfield County presents Fool for Art. The festival will feature art and craft vendors, hands-on activities, free educational sessions, information on how to go green, food, music and much more. Free document shredding is being offered from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., and backyard compost bins and rainwater collection barrels will be offered at reduced prices. This event will take place April/21/ 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at 800 Charter Colony Pkwy. Midlothian. For more info call  (804) 594-1527 or email  .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).