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Writing Classes. Held in the upstairs art gallery of Chop Suey Books at 2913 W. Cary Street in Carytown, directly across the street from the Byrd Theatre Do you have a blossoming young writer? Check out these exciting spring intensives offered by Richmond Young Writers.

Diaper Drive. All Henrico County Libraries. During the month of March, HCPL is collecting disposable diapers for distribution in our community by the Capital Diaper Bank. Donate today!

Today – Sunday, March 16th

Willy Wonka. The Robins Theatre (Steward School). Performed by CharacterWorks. Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Visit the website for show times and fees.

Today – Saturday, March 29th

Clean Closet LLC Semi- Annual Family Consignment Sale. The Creeks at Virginia Center, 9986 Brook Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059 (Next to Cold Stone Creamery)

Monday, March 10th

Game On! @ your library. 3pm-5pm. Chester Library, Chesterfield County. Visit the library to play Wii games and hang out with friends! No registration is necessary – just stop by and join the fun. Free.

“Egg-citing” Spring Decorations! 6pm-7pm. Enon Library, Chesterfield County. Transform Styrofoam eggs, colored napkins, and glitter into whimsical spring decorations. Fun for the whole family! Free.

Mythbusters! 6pm-7:30pm. Hanover Branch Library, Hanover County. Confirm or bust those myths with fun experiments & activities. Part of Teen Tech Week. For ages 9-16. Pizza provided. Free.

Pajama Storytime. 6:30pm-7:30pm. Atlee Branch Library, Hanover County. Bring your favorite snuggly friend for a special Storytime. PJs & slippers are great! Refreshments provided. Free.

Bilingual Spanish-English Story Times. 6:30pm. Meadowdale Library, Chesterfield County. Free.

Pajama Story Times. 6:30pm-7:15pm. Central Library, Chesterfield County. Pajamas and a stuffed animal are options for early evening library fun. Free.

Pajama Story Times. 6:30pm-7:15pm. Clover Hill Library, Chesterfield County. Pajamas and a stuffed animal are options for early evening library fun. Free.

Tuesday, March 11th

Young at Art. 10am-11am. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Programs. Fee.

Short Pump Pals. 11am. Short Pump Mall, Food Court. Free Fun for the under 6 crowd.

Young at Art. 2pm-3pm. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Programs. Fee.

Game On! @ your library. 3pm-5pm. Meadowdale Library, Chesterfield County. Visit the library to play Wii games and hang out with friends! No registration is necessary – just stop by and join the fun. Free.

Stories & Such. 3:30pm. Tuckahoe Library, Henrico County. A story and craft about cherry blossom trees. For Elementary (5-11 years). Free.

Read 2 Rover. 4:30pm-5:30pm. Central Library, Chesterfield County. drop-in times for kids to read aloud to therapy dogs providing comfort and motivation for early or struggling readers. No registration is required. For more information call 804-768-7941. Free.

Parenting the Anxious Child (Parents of Children 2-6 yrs.) 6:30pm-8:30pm. Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting. Fee.

All Pro Dad. 6:30pm-7:30pm. Martins in Chesterfield and Henrico. Offered by First Things First, this program provides dads and their elementary-aged kids with a chance to bond beyond school and the home. Register at www.FirstThingsRichmond.org or call 804-288-3431. Space is limited and registration required. Free dinner and drinks and program.

Family Times: Games. 7pm. Twin Hickory, Henrico County. An hour of family time with Bingo! Free.

Tuesday, March 11th – Sunday, March 30th

Ring Around the Rosy 2014 Spring/Summer Sale. Oxbridge Square Shopping Center, 9939 Hull Street Rd., Richmond, VA 23236 (Intersection of Hull Street & Courthouse Rd. Next to Martin’s). Shop for Spring and Summer fashions, Spring Holiday Wear, Toys, Books, DVD’s, Home Decor, Outdoor Toys, Women’s Clothing & Accessories, Shoes, Infant Equipment & Supplies, Furniture and Much More!!! Now Accepting ALL Major Credit Cards (no minimum purchase).

Wednesday, March 12th

MOMMY & ME. 10am-11:30am. Willow Lawn – Outside on the Plaza. Join The Shops at Willow Lawn on the second Wednesday of every month as they host a free morning out with live entertainment and activities designed to enhance parents´ interaction with their children. Thsi month – Rocknoceros. Free.

Busy Hands. 4pm. Gayton Library, Henrico County. Make a Good Luck Hand, Khamsa craft. For Preschool (3-5 years), with an adult. Free.

Evenings in the Studio. 4:30pm-6:30pm. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Teen Programs. Fee.

Paws to R.E.A.D.®. 6:15pm-8pm. Clover Hill Library, Chesterfield County. Sign up for an individual 20-minute session where children read to therapy dogs in a quiet space. For more information please call 804-768-7941. Free.

Meet Mark Twain Live! 7pm-8:45pm. Ashland Branch Library, Hanover County. Meet Mark Twain live and in person in the Center of the Universe! For ages 16 & up. Refreshments provided. Free.

Thursday, March 13th

Family Storytime. 10:30am. Ginter Park Library, City of Richmond. Interactive story time for ages 18 months to age 5 with an adult. Stories, rhymes, songs and more! Free.

Busy Hands. 11:15am. Tuckahoe Library, Henrico County. Create sock caterpillars! For Preschoolers (3-5 years), with an adult. Free.

Teen Makers : Smashing Trash. After School. Ginter Park Library, City of Richmond. Get crafty with recycled materials (and the snacks are on us)! This month make soap in handmade recycled molds. Free.

Busy Hands. 3:30pm. Tuckahoe Library, Henrico County. Create sock caterpillars! For Preschoolers (3-5 years), with an adult. Free.

Foundations in Art. 4:15pm-6pm. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Kids Programs. Fee.

After School Art Club. 4:15pm-6pm. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Kids Programs. Fee.

Make a Brush Bot. 6pm. Twin Hickory Library, Henrico County. Make a tiny robot out of a toothbrush and a battery. Race them once done! Limited to 10 teens. For Middle School (11-14 years), High School (14-18 years). Pre-register 290-9200. Free.

Word Cloud Creations. 6pm-8pm. Goochland Branch Library. Make your own word clouds with your friends. Part of Teen Tech Week. For ages 11 & up. Pizza, dessert, & drinks provided. Free.

Game Night Out @ the Library. 6pm-8pm. King & Queen Branch Library. Get together with friends and play your favorite computer games. Part of Teen Tech Week. For ages 11-18. Pizza provided. Free.

FrogWatch Volunteer Training. 6pm. Maymont, Robins Nature and Visitor Center. FrogWatch USA™ is a long-term frog and toad monitoring program that collects data on local species. Visit the website for more details. Free.

Rewards, Stickers & Hugs: Motivating Children (3-8 yrs.) 6pm-8pm. Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting. Fee.

CSI: Mystery at the Library. 6:30pm-8:30pm. Atlee Branch Library, Hanover County. Help solve a crime at the library by finding clues with a friend! Part of Teen Tech Week. For ages 11-18. Refreshments provided. Free.

Harlem Globetrotters. 7pm. John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, Fee.

Teen Tech Week App Encounters. 7pm. Tuckahoe Library, Henrico County. To celebrate Teen Tech Week, teens will show off some of the best new and popular apps for your smartphone and tablet. Hosted by the West End TAB. Register online with your library card or call 290.9130. For Middle School (11-14 years), High School (14-18 years). Free.

Moscow Festival Ballet. 7:30pm. University of Richmond, Alice Jepson Theatre. Fee.

Thursday, March 13th – Saturday, March 15th

The ClothesLine Children’s Spring Sale. Bon Air Community Center, 8725 Quaker Lane, Richmond 23235.

Friday, March 14th

Teen Drawing Club. 5pm-6:30pm. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Teen Programs. Fee.

Make Your Own Movies! 6pm-7:30pm. Ashland Branch Library, Hanover County. Put photos to music, add cool effects, & create your own movie. Bring 25-50 photos and 2 mp3s on a flash drive. Sign-ups required! Part of Teen Tech Week. For ages 11 & up. Pizza provided. Free.

Active Dads. 6pm-8pm. The Downtown YMCA, 2 W. Franklin Street, Richmond. Date With Dad Weekend Events by Camp Diva. (Suggested donation $10 – Space is limited) Register: www.campdiva.org.

Friday, March 14th – April 27th

Shrek, The Musical. Children’s Theatre of Virginia. The timeless fairytale of rescued damsel in distress takes many fun and quirky twists as the green and stinky swampland ogre saves Princess Fiona and wins her love. The show lasts about two hours with intermission and is best enjoyed by children 5 years and older. Visit the website for show times and fees.

Saturday, March 15th

Christ Church Consignment Sale. Christ Church Episcopal Church, 5000 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059. Buy and sell gently used children’s clothing, toys, books, DVDs and equipment! Maternity clothes are also for sale.

Dash for Dads 5K. 8am-10:30am. The Robinson Theater, 2903 Q Street, Richmond, VA. 23223. Date With Dad Weekend Events by Camp Diva. Register: www.campdiva.org

Boot Camp for New Dads. 9am-Noon. Memorial Regional. Serving more than 1,000 fathers in the Richmond metro area, this unique father-to-father community-based workshop prepares and equips expectant dads to become confidently engaged with their infants, support their mates, and navigate their transformation into dads. Fee, scholarships are available.

Engineering for Kids: Straw Rockets. 10:15am-11:45am. Midlothian Library, Chesterfield County. Design your own pneumatically-driven rocket and learn how to stabilize the rocket’s flight. For kids 7-11 years old. Registration is required and begins Feb. 15. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov or by calling 804-751-CCPL. Free.

Superhero Training Camp. 10:30am-11:30am. Clover Hill Library, Chesterfield County. Calling all superheroes ages 4-8!! Test your superpowers as you learn to leap tall buildings, dash through dangerous tripwires, and save the people of the city. Plus, you’ll look great in the cape and mask you make to conceal your identity. Free.

The Alpacas Are Coming! The Alpacas Are Coming!. 10:30am-Noon. Hanover Branch Library. Meet an Alpaca from Ashland Alpacas on the library lawn. For all ages. Snacks provided. Free.

Paws To R.E.A.D. 10:30am-12:30pm. Ginter Park Library, City of Richmond. Come and read to Harvey, our resident Greyhound! Parents this is a wonderful program that allows children to read aloud, increase their self-esteem, and learn about the human-animal connection. Call and schedule a time to read to Harvey or to one of his canine buddies @ 646-1236. Free.

FrogWatch Volunteer Training. 11am. Maymont, Robins Nature and Visitor Center. FrogWatch USA™ is a long-term frog and toad monitoring program that collects data on local species. Visit the website for more details. Free.

Richmond Symphony Union First Market Bank Lollipops: The Remarkable Farkle McBride. 11am. Richmond CenterStage, Carpenter Theatre. Pre-Concert Festival fun starts at 10 a.m. starring the Instrument Petting Zoo, games and activities. Fee.

DIY Video Game Crafts. Noon-2pm. West Point Branch Library. Create video game inspired crafts with Perler beads & play Wii games. Part of Teen Tech Week. For ages 11-18. Snacks provided. Free.

Falling Creek Ironworks Annual Event. Noon-4pm. Falling Creek Ironworks Park, 6908 Jeff Davis Highway, Chesterfield. An exciting exploration of America’s first iron furnace, the 1619-22 ironworks on Falling Creek. Tour guides will lead you through the archaeological ruins of both the 1619 ironworks and Archibald Cary’s Colonial grist mill. Activities include guided tours, exhibits, costumed interpretation, living history, period demonstrations, Native American dancing and children’s activities. Free.

Bowling for Books. 1pm-2:30pm. Cochrane Rockville Branch Library. Bowl for fun & prizes with Wii Bowling. Part of Teen Tech Week. For ages 11-18. Pizza & snacks provided. Free.

Glorious March to Liberty: United States Colored Troops in the Civil War. 1pm-2pm. Dabbs House Museum. Did you know that African Americans made up 10% of the entire Union army during the Civil War? Come learn about who these men were and why they fought and died for their freedom. Free.

Meadow Farm Volunteer Open House. 1pm-3pm. Meadow Farm Museum, Henrico County. Meadow Farm is looking for adult and youth volunteers to conduct tours, work in the gift shop, demonstrate historic trades and make history come alive. Students needing community service hours are welcome. For Ages 10+. Free.

Henricus Art Workshop: Virginia Sketchbook (ages 7 – 11). 1pm-3:30pm. Henricus Historical Park. Start with two-dimensional sketches in your own artist’s journal and then sculpt clay pots using traditional Virginia Indian methods and designs. At the end of the class, students will have “broken in” a sketchbook and be encouraged to carry and use it regularly. Registration required by March 5 by calling 804-318-8797. Fee.

Movie Matinee ‘Cars”. 2pm. North Avenue Library, City of Richmond. A pedal-to-the-metal race car determined to prove his worth on the tracks discovers that life isn’t always about crossing the finish line first. Rated G; 116 minutes. Free.

Engineering for Kids: Straw Rockets. 2pm-3:3pm. Midlothian Library, Chesterfield County. Design your own pneumatically-driven rocket and learn how to stabilize the rocket’s flight. For kids 7-11 years old. Registration is required and begins Feb. 15. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov or by calling 804-751-CCPL. Free.

Sunday, March 16th

7th Annual Date with Dad Dinner and Dance. 4pm-8:30pm. TrinityFamilyLife Center, 3601 Dill Road, Richmond, VA 23222. Date With Dad Weekend Events by CampDiva. Co-hosts Comedian and Actor Antoine Scott and Comedian Micah “Bam-Bamm” White. Tickets: www.campdiva.org

Monday, March 17th

“Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!” Anniversary Reenactment. 1pm-3pm. St John’s Church, Richmond, VA. Each year, the St. John’sChurch Foundation honors Patrick Henry on the anniversary of his famous speech to the Second Virginia Convention, which took place on March 17, 1775. This event is FREE, with a suggested donation of $5.00. Reservations are available for groups of ten or more for fee of $5 per person, up to 100 reserved seats.

Krafty Kids. 3:30pm. Glen Allen Library, Henrico County. Design your own work of art out of a mystery grab bag! For Families. Free.

Pajama Story Times. 6:30pm-7:15pm. Central Library, Chesterfield County. Pajamas and a stuffed animal are options for early evening library fun. Free.

Children’s Craft Time, 4pm. Hull Street Library, City of Richmond. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Make a rainbow. For elementary school children. Free.

Irish Tall Tales. 4:30pm. West End Library, City of Richmond. Listen to a story, make a craft and hunt for the Pot of Gold. For ages three-2nd grade with an adult. Space is limited. Please sign up at the Circulation Desk or call 646-1877. Free.

Cookies & Covers. 6pm. Twin Hickory Library, Henrico County. Eat cookies and talk about books, love ’em or hate ’em! Smart and tasty! Talk about a specific book or whatever you are reading and whatever is new and cool in the library. For Middle School (11-14 years), High School (14-18 years). Free.