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Pups on Parade Gala and Live Auction
Humans and canines alike are invited to kick off the summer season at FETCH a Cure and Annual Pups on Parade Gala and Live Auction. Fri, June 5, 7-10pm. Science Museum of Virginia. 804-525-2193 or www.fetchacure.com.

Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games
Fans needed to support the more than 1,300 athletes going for the gold in six sports. June 12-13. www.volunteer2cheer.com or www.specialolympicsva.org.

7th Annual Moonlight Magic Fundraiser
VCU Massey Cancer Center’s Massey Alliance hosts its annual wine tasting fundraiser to support the fight against cancer. June 12, James River Cellars, 11008 Washington Hwy. in Glen Allen. General admission tickets are $30 before June 11 and $40 at the door. Includes complimentary wine glass. www.massey.vcu.edu/moonlight.

?$Which Dollar, Inc. Charity Golf Tournament
Four-person teams to benefit local cancer patients; for only $100, individuals or companies can sponsor a hole, showing “In honor” or “In memory” of someone if desired; raffle prizes and event sponsorships also available. Mon, June 22, Stonehenge Golf Club in Midlothian. ?$Which Dollar, Inc. provides financial assistance to local cancer patients. 804-276-0640 or toni@whichdollar.org.

Annual Hatters Tea Benefit for Ceeatta House
Brunch and high tea, silent auction and guest speakers Michelle Oliver, Martha Rollins, and Alice Freeman. Sat, June 27, 11am-2pm at Artworks Studio and Gallery, 320 Hull St., Richmond. 804-319-9840 or tia@ourankh.com or www.ourankh.com.

HCHD Drill Volunteers
Henrico County Health Department needs 200 volunteers to serve as mock patients for a drill to test the county’s emergency medication dispense plan in response to bioterrorism or disease outbreak. No age limit. June 28, 6-7pm. CVS Pharmacy, 9501 Woodman Rd. Pre-register by June 19. 804-501-4643 or Augustine.Doe@vdh.virginia.gov. www.co.henrico.va.us/health.

Anthem LemonAid
Join children of all ages and businesses of all sizes across Virginia in setting up lemonade stands to raise money for pediatric cancer treatment and research for your local Children’s Miracle Network hospital. Register and receive a FREE LemonAid kit with lemonade, cups, a pitcher, balloons, stickers and signage to help decorate your stand. www.childrensmiraclenetwork.net/lemonaid.

Name the Bald Eagle at Maymont Park
Help choose a name for the park’s female bald eagle. Suggestions accepted online through June 10, 5pm. Entry forms are also available at the Maymont Nature & Visitor Center Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm, through June 10. No purchase necessary to enter. Three finalists will be chosen, and from June 13-June 28, Maymont visitors can vote by making a donation in the voting box marked with their favorite name choice. The winner and the name of the eagle will be announced June 30. www.maymont.org

Peacemaker of the Year Nominations
Deadline for the 2009 Peacemaker of the Year is June 15. Award is presented each year by the Richmond Peace Education Center and recognizes the efforts of an individual or organization to build a more just and peaceful community and world. Nominees should be Richmond area residents, or Virginia residents who have had a significant effect on the Richmond metropolitan region. Award presented at the Richmond Peace Education Center’s annual auction and dinner on Nov 7. 804-232-1002 or rpec@rpec.org or www.rpec.org.

Golf Tournament to benefit Max’s Positive Vibe Café
Tournament at The Dominion Club, 6600 Dominion Club Dr., Glen Allen. Sept. 21. Sponsorship opportunities also available. 804-787-0783.

Thrifty Quaker Nonprofit Thrift Shop
This little shop has given away millions in money and merchandise to help community nominated charities since 1996. Great stuff to shop, friendly staff and opportunities to volunteer. Donate gently used items to help charities. www.thriftyquaker.com.

Beds for Kids
Help give children a bed to sleep on. Donate a bed, furniture, etc. to help children in need. 804-302-4227 or www.bedsforkids.us.

Look Good…Feel Better for Cancer Patients
Conducted by cosmetologists, this workshop helps women cope with the side effects of cancer treatment, featuring skin care, demonstrations of wigs, scarves, etc. Must be undergoing chemotherapy or have recently finished. Registration required. In Richmond, Charlottesville, & Fredericksburg. Call 804-527-3778 for dates, locations, and registration.

The WIN Foundation, “Helping Women In Need”
WIN provides housing and employment help and hope to women who have been abused, homeless, incarcerated, or disadvantaged. Donations are needed to support these women. 804-435-7946 or helpwin@comcast.net.

Hands On Greater Richmond connects you to team-based volunteer projects with local nonprofits, with a wide assortment of flexible service opportunities. volunteer@handsongr.org. or www.handsongr.org.

ConnectRichmond provides information, resources and instant access to nonprofits, civic leaders, volunteers and others interested in improving Metro Richmond. www.ConnectRichmond.org.

UMFS Training for Foster/Adoptive Parents
United Methodist Family Services offers a nine-week training program for families interested in becoming foster and adoptive parents. The next PRIDE (Parent Resources for Information, Development and Education) training program is June 2-July 29. Reservations requested. 804-254-9696, ext. 1451.

PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
June 9 meeting features Dr. Taryn Witten, to continue discussion on GLBTQ issues. 6:30pm, 2311 Westwood Ave. New web site: www.pflagofrichmond.org.

Vietnam War Era Exhibitions at Virginia Historical Society
Three diverse exhibitions explore the distinctions of that time. Soul Soldiers: African Americans and the Vietnam Era, Marking Time: Voyage to Vietnam, and Bring Paul Home: Phyllis Galanti and Vietnam War POWs run from June 6-Aug 30. Admission is free, to honor military personnel who served in the Vietnam War. In conjunction with the exhibitions, the society is collecting personal stories from Virginia residents about their Vietnam era experiences at their web site. Special related programming offered as well, including a free family open house on July 18. www.vahistorical.org.

Nonprofit Training Workshops
June 4: Understanding Financial Statements, 11:30am-1pm. June 9: Microsoft Word: Mail Merge & Advanced Tables/Excel Integration, 10am-2pm. June 16: Creating & Using Evaluation Tools, 10am-1pm. June 24: Building & Managing High Performance Teams, 12:30pm-3:30pm. June 30: Practicing the Ask, 12:30pm-4:30pm. Appomattox Regional Library, 209 East Cawson St Hopewell, VA. Register at www.connectsouthside.org.

Barksdale’s Coffee & Conversation Series
Tomorrow’s Audience features teen and youth actors. Free. June 9, 9:30-10:30am, 1601 Willow Lawn Dr., Richmond. No RSVP required. 804-282-2620.

Grace Covenant Community Ministries Summer Camp
Enrollment for three year olds-5th graders. Financial assistance available. June 15-August 27, 7:30am5:30pm. First Mennonite Church, 601 E. Parham Rd., Richmond, VA (next door to North Park Library). 804-262-9023 or linda @gracecovenantcommunityschool.org.

Aging in Place Initiative: Developing Livable Communities for All Ages
Engaging Community Leaders in the Process, a dynamic workshop that highlights the opportunity to improve livability for persons of all ages. Speak out about what you think will make Richmond Metro Area livable for all ages. Free admission, lunch included. June 17. Reservations required. www.aginginplaceinitiative.org/Richmond.

Juneteenth: Stroke Information for African Americans
Risk of stroke is greater among African Americans than in any other group—twice as much as Caucasians, four times as much in the 35-54 age group. Centra and The American Stroke Association recognize Juneteenth, which celebrates the freedom from enslavement in the U.S., by sharing the Power To End Stroke. Includes free blood pressure screening. June 20, The Legacy Museum of African American History, 403 Monroe St., Lynchburg.

Summer Theatre Camps
Swift Mill Creek Theatre presents its summer theatre camps. “Star Struck? Act Now!” theatre exploratory camp for ages 8-15, June 22-26 or July 13-17. $220. New for 2009, “Performance Camp Presenting Schoolhouse Rock Live,” two-week master camp in acting, singing, and dancing for ages 8-15, August 3-14. $395. Financial assistance available. www.swiftcreekmill.com.

Richmond Ballet Summer Programs
Summer sessions and intensive day camps. Lower Ballet Day Camp (ages 8-12), June 22-July 23. Invitation to the Dance Day Camp (ages 6-7), July 27-31. phorton@richmondballet.com or www.richmondballet.com/school/

Free Summer Camps at Bass Pro Shops
Families can spend time together learning the skills they need to enjoy great outdoor adventures that will last a lifetime. Craft activities and workshops. Through July 5 at 11550 Lakeridge Pkwy., Ashland. www.basspro.com/camp.

The Embroiderers’ Guild of America
The local chapter of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Gentle Pursuits of Richmond, has meetings the third Tuesday of the month. 6:30-9pm. Christ Church, 5000 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen. Call Diana Paisley 804-784-8092 or e-mail Dee Ragsdale at Perle12@widomaker.com.

Free Educational Programs for Homeschoolers
The Virginia Historical Society (VHS) is offering free educational programs for homeschoolers this summer, with educator-led history presentations at 2pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays in June and July. Three one-hour interactive presentations are available: Virginia and the Westward Movement, Pocahontas and the Powhatan Nation, and Teaching with Photographs. All three hands-on programs are appropriate for children of all ages. Reservations and details at 804-342-9652 or vhstours@vahistorical.org.

Science Museum of Virginia
Lunch Break Science Lectures Wednesdays noon-1pm, free. June 3: Microscopy. June 10: Five Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss. June 17: The Jason Project: Connecting Students with Great Explorers and Great Events. June 24: Laboratory Capabilities: What Examinations are Available for Virginia’s Law Enforcement. July 1: The Geology of Virginia. July 8: Hurricanes Strike the Gulf Coast. July 15: Virginia’s Insects and Spiders. July 22: Tesia: The Original Spark of Genius. July 29: Bird Watching in Central Virginia.
Other SMV Events June 6-Sept7: Dolphins (IMAX® DOME film). June 18-Aug16: Amazing Tales of Sharks (Carpenter Science Theatre Company Play). June 19: LiveSky Summer Solstice (planetarium show) 6pm, and Sky Watch (outdoor astronomical observation) 9pm, free. June 25: Celine Cousteau on Sharks (lecture), 7-8pm, $20/$10 for members. June 26-Sept 7: Sharks, and Coral Reef Adventure (IMAX® DOME films). Through June 25: The Alps, and The Greatest Places (IMAX®DOME films). June 27: Scooper Bowl (ice cream party), 10am-4pm $12/$4 for members. July 6-31: Summer Science Explorers (camps). July 17: LiveSky Meteors (planetarium show), 6pm, and SkyWatch, 9pm, free. Through Sept 7: Mindbender (exhibit), and Shark Space (display). 804-864-1400 or www.smv.org

Virginia Aviation Museum
June 6 or July 18: Young Scouter Days (Cub Scout & Brownie activities), 10-11:30am or 11:30am-1pm. June 20 or July 15: Out of Sight Flight (Girl Scout Junior Aerospace activity badge program), 9:30am-12:30pm, $15. June 20 or July 15: Weather Watch (Girl Scout’s Junior Weather Watch activity badge program), 1:30pm-4:30pm, $15. June 24 or July 8: Intro to Aviation (class ages 10-17, meets Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badge requirements), 9:30 am-4:30pm, $35/$25 for members. June 30 or July 29: Intro to Weather (meets Boy Scout Weather Merit Badge requirements), 9:30am-12:30pm, $15. Pre-register for all classes. Virginia Aviation Museum, 5701 Huntsman Road, Richmond International Airport. 804-236-3622 or www.vam.smv.org

Pocahontas Premiers Summer Concert Series
June 13: Cedar Creek & Circuit Riders, 6pm. June 27: A Tribute to Elvis starring Sterling Riggs with Hamburger James, 6 pm. $8 advance/$10 at door/$40 season pass. Pocahontas State Park’s Heritage Amphitheater on 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield. 804-796-4255 or www.virginiastateparks.gov.

Henley St. Theatre Auditions
New Artistic Director James Ricks invites all professional Richmond theatre artists to audition for Henley St. Theatre’s 2009/2010 Main Stage Season and Acting Ensemble. Those who audition will be considered for roles within the main stage season as well as a place within the newly restructured Acting Ensemble. Shows include Shining City, A Servant of Two Masters, A Doll’s House, and Bootleg Theatre Project: Romeo & Juliet. Auditions are June 13, 10am-1pm; 2-4pm, and June 14, 1-5pm. Battery Park Church, 4201 Brook Rd. www.henleystreettheatre.org/Auditions

Thoroughly Modern Millie
Barksdale Theatre presents this musical about small-town girl Millie Dillmount’s whirlwind adventures in NYC in the 1920s. Don’t miss this evening of merriment and comedy. June 19-Aug 2. Empire Theatre, 114 W. Broad St. 804-282-2620 or www.BarksdaleTheatre.org.

Juneteenth Celebration with Jazz ‘n’ Ribs Fest
Evenings of urban jazz, with performers like Nick Colionne, Tom ‘Jamaica Funk’ Browne, Jackiem Joyner, Ju Ju, Reggie Gist, Forte, and gospel jazz saxophonist Mel Holder. Chesapeake City Park, 900 Greenbrier Pkwy, Chesapeake. June 19-21. 757-461-1151 or www.fullforceent.net.

Driving Miss Daisy at Barksdale Willow Lawn
Runs June 26-Aug 2 at 1601 Willow Lawn Dr., Richmond. Last minute rush tickets available 90 minutes before curtain, by phone or at the box office. 804-282-2620 or www.barksdaletheatre.org.

Johnny Long and Friends presents The Art of Fugue
Enjoy a night of jazz and listen to the classic tunes from your favorite artists. June 20, 7 pm at The Henrico Theater, 305 East Nine Mile Rd., Highland Springs. $10. 804-328-4491.

Capital Ale House Downtown Richmond Music Hall Shows
Mike Lucci Band (After Work Brews and Blues) June 5, 5pm, Free. Big Organ Trio (www.BigOrganTrio.com) June 5, 10pm. Jamie Mclean (www.JamieMclean.com) June 6, 9pm, $6. Musicians Jam, June 7, 7-11pm, Free. Nat Reeves (www.vajazz.com) June 9, 7pm, $10/$15/$20. Chicago Cy (After Work Brews and Blues) June 12, 5pm, Free. Seth Walker with Rylo (www.SethWalker.com) June 12, 10pm, $10. Jubeus with Justin Trawick (www.Jubeus.com) June 13, 10pm, $5/$7. River City Blues Society 5th Annual Blues Challenge, June 14, 1-6pm, $10. Musicians Jam June 14, 7-11pm, Free. Rattle Snake Shake (After Work Brews and Blues) June 19, 5pm, Free. Webb Wilder (www.WebbWilder.com) June 20, 9pm, $10. Musicians Jam, June 21, 7-11pm, Free. Dirty Truth (After Work Brews and Blues) June 26, 5pm, Free. Half Brother Sid (www.HalfBrotherSid.com) June 26, 10pm, $7. Crucial Elements (www.CrucialElementsMusic.com) June 27, 10pm, $6. Musicians Jam, June 28, 7-11pm, Free. For show info visit www.capitalalehouse.com.

Music Gigs
Bart Chucker Band (rock) at Home Team Grill (1630 W. Main Street, 804-254-7360) with John Walker on June 5, 9pm, free. Blue Line Highway (acoustic rock) with A Good Natured Riot (newgrass) at Cary St Café (2631 W. Cary St. 804-353-7445) on June 12, 9:30pm, $5. At Positive Vibe Cafe (2825 Hathaway Rd. 804-560-9622) on June 24, 7:30-9:30pm, free. King Solomon’s Marbles (Grateful Dead covers) at Cary St Café (2631 W. Cary St. 804-353-7445) on June 13, 10pm, $7.

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