Midlothian, VA March 2020

MARCH 2020

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MIDLOTHIAN LUXURY REPORT Neighborhood

Address

Sq Ft

S o l d Pr i c e

Pr i c e / S q F t

Closing Date

DOM

Queenspark

3400 Robious Crossing

5,500

$1,135,000

$206

01/09/20

21

Reeds Landing

11310 Buckhead Ter

5,815

$751,750

$129

01/06/20

9

Hallsley

2318 Cheverton Ln

4,024

$735,000

$182

01/07/20

102

Hallsley

16507 Hannington Dr

4,505

$675,000

$149

01/16/20

98

Kings Farm

3513 Knights Run Ct

4,700

$584,000

$124

01/10/20

134

Rountrey

3731 Waverton Dr

3,038

$545,506

$179

01/21/20

250

Rosemont

2710 Aylesford Dr

4,270

$545,000

$127

01/13/20

65

St Ives

15042 St. Ives Dr

2,793

$505,815

$181

01/24/20

0

Edgewater at the Reservoir

14930 Bayfront Pl

4,838

$487,000

$100

01/22/20

24

Robious Forest

3504 Robious Forest Way

3,275

$480,000

$146

01/10/20

5

The Grove

825 Coalbrook Dr

4,608

$480,000

$104

01/16/20

89

Salisbury

2311 Oakengate Ln

3,556

$450,000

$126

01/17/20

8

Rountrey

3248 Barkham Dr

2,870

$434,000

$151

01/03/20

38

Salisbury

14400 Galloway Ct

3,468

$430,000

$123

01/28/20

131

Salisbury

13426 Kingsmill Rd

3,320

$428,000

$128

01/13/20

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Days on Market

*This data was provided by CVR MLS **Top 15 sales in January in the Midlothian and James River High School Districts (as of 1/29/20)

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MARCH 2020 PUBLISHER

Aaron Swart | aaron.swart@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

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Welcome to your 2020 Home Issue, Midlothian!

THIS WONDERFUL MONTH OF MARCH BRINGS TO US WARMER, BLUSTERY WEATHER, NEW FOLIAGE AND BUDDING FLOWERS. Don’t forget the ACC tournament, St. Patrick’s Day, and ah, yes, the art of spring cleaning!

As we revitalize our homes for the warmer months ahead, we crave new decorating ideas, planting, and most of all, the feeling of rebirth in all of our day-to-day adventures. We take pride in our places of dwelling and our neighborhoods. As such, we

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love to care for what is ours at home and in the community.

In this Home Issue, discover new interior design, innovative living options, smart features in home security, and ways to clean up your closets and your finances! We hope you’ll enjoy and employ what’s in your own backyard, and we can’t wait for you to share this with your friends, family, and business partners. We are excited about all that Midlothian is doing to “Spring forward,” and your new ideas and strategic contributions to the Village make all the difference!

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22 Home Safety with Smarts Protecting your home and family with smart phone technology

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28 Closets by Consignment: Spring Cleaning Made Simple Secondhand shops help you reduce

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Open House

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Food & Wine

22 Tech Savvy 24 Healthy Lifestyle 28 Giving Back 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Financial Buzz

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SURF PARK TO MAKE A SPLASH IN CHESTERFIELD A new mixed-use development in Richmond will be centered on a surf park believed to be the first on the East Coast, CoStar News has reported.

The Flatwater Cos. development, The Lake, will encompass 105 acres and incorporate retail and entertainment space, office space, a 170-key hotel, 750 apartments, a 13-acre artificial wake lake, an amphitheater and a 6-acre water park that will generate waves to accommodate surfing. The park would be located in Chesterfield County across from River City Sportsplex.

X-GOLF COMING TO WESTCHESTER COMMONS THIS SPRING

What is this thing called concierge medicine, and

X-Golf, an indoor golf facility featuring state-

why are so many people paying extra to be a part

of-the-art simulation technology, is set to open in

of it? Find out more at this educational event that

Westchester Commons in early spring.

explores the ins and outs of what many believe to be

Once open, X-Golf will offer 6 semi-private simu-

a better way to experience healthcare and a better

lators in a 6,000-square-foot facility with amenities

way to maintain your health and vitality as you age.

including full food and bar service.

The event is scheduled for March 4, 8 to 9 a.m., at

Co-owners and brothers Kyle Engelken and Josh Engelken said the Midlothian X-Golf will be the first in Virginia. It’s perfect for families, date night and corporate outings, and can accommodate both avid golfers and casual players, they said.

A grand opening event is being planned. Learn more at https://www.xgolfrichmond.com/.

OPEN HOUSE TO SHOWCASE NEWEST CUSTOM HOME IN ROUNTREY Looking for a new custom home in an exclu-

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BEST-SELLING AUTHOR TO SPEAK AT LOCAL LIBRARY New York Times bestselling author Lisa Wingate will bring her experience as an author/journalist/ inspirational speaker to the Chesterfield County Public Library, discussing her motivation behind telling "lost" stories and how they make an impact beyond reading.

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Before We Were Yours, which has been popular

4-bedroom, 4-bath home by Covenant Building

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& Design, esteemed local custom homebuilder, in

account of Georgia Tann's kidnapping and selling

the ever-growing RoundTrey neighborhood, 3601

of babies and children in the last century. Wingate

Graythorne Dr., Midlothian 23112. Open house

will speak at the North Courthouse Road Library on

hours are Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

March 28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The new Covenant home features all the lat-

A book sale and signing will follow the author's

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barn doors, and more. Among the home’s most significant features are the expansive outdoor living spaces, including a large screened porch, a patio with grill and firepit, and a rooftop terrace off the master bedroom.

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COME PARTY WITH US AT OUR OPEN HOUSE! It’s party time! Midlothian Lifestyle Magazine invites you to an open house we’re throwing in part-

Representatives from The Yeatman Group of Long

nership with The Yeatman Group of Long & Foster

& Foster Real Estate will be on hand during open

Real Estate and two custom builders to show-

house hours to answer questions and assist visitors.

case exclusive new homes in the elite RounTrey

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neighborhood located off Woolridge Road. The

Times vary; see the schedule at https://www.vir-

open house event will be held March 12 from 5 to

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8 p.m. at the Homesmith model home in RounTrey, 14901 Alvecote Dr., Midlothian, 23112.

Priscilla George of Interior Excellence, who did the “urban meets mid-century modern” interior

EARLY APRIL GRAND OPENING EXPECTED FOR EXPANDED PARAGON SHOWROOM

design for Homesmith’s new 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath,

Paragon Construction expects to have a grand

3,451-square-foot urban farmhouse home, will be

opening in early April for its expanded showroom

on hand along with Pat Harris, the builder.

at 12733 Oak Lane Court. The Midlothian- based

Also available to tour during the event will be the

design-remodel firm is more than 1,900 square feet

brand-new 4-bedroom, 4-bath home by Covenant

of display and meeting space to showcase their

Building & Design, located near the Homesmith

core segments, which include kitchen & bath, out-

model at 3601 Graythorne Dr., Midlothian, 23112.

door living, exteriors and sunrooms.

This home features upscale country-style interior details and expansive outdoor spaces.

Come hang out with the publisher and staff of Midlothian Lifestyle and tour these gorgeous new homes!

MIDLOTHIAN PHOTOGRAPHER’S WORK TO EXHIBIT AT LIBRARY Framed photography by local photographer Matthias Miller will be on exhibit March 2 through 31

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at the Midlothian branch library. Pieces on display

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will include scenes from rural Virginia and down-

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town Richmond, as well as one shot in Midlothian.

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Matthias, who operates a small business called Scenes In Dreams, lived in Midlothian from 2015 to 2018 and maintains his studio in the Midlothian area. He currently resides in the Museum District.

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A striking fireplace and wood beams define the living room.

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COMING IN THE FRONT DOOR AT 14901 ALVECOTE DR. in the elite RounTrey neighborhood off Woolridge Road, one is struck immediately by light and space.

The main living level of the 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home is predominantly one large room defined by elegant custom features. A floor-to-ceiling interior window with black mullions – reminiscent of a city loft window – defines a home office just to the left of the entry door. Ahead and to the left is a stately hardwood staircase, and beyond, an expansive living area open to a custom kitchen on the right. Through the rear wall of windows lies an inviting, airy, screened-in porch, defined by black railings, all overlooking a pretty patch of woods. Ten-foot ceilings and proportionately sized doors contribute to the sense of spaciousness.

The kitchen repeats the wood accents found in the adjacent living room.

Crafted by Homesmith, which currently builds houses in RounTrey, Magnolia Green, Hallsley, and Fox Creek as well as on individual lots, the urban farmhouse-style home features an efficient floor plan (specifically, a modified Newcastle plan) that feels cozier than its expansive 3,451 square feet.

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OPEN HOUSE (CONTINUED)

Designer Priscilla George in the living room of the new Homesmith model home.

Master bathroom features mixed-metal fixtures and unique tile treatments.

The model home boasts built-in custom features and unique design elements. In the living room: a gas fireplace tiled in

other bathrooms in the home.

charcoal gray, with a light oak mantel and accent wall faced in

“Mixed metals in kitchen and bath areas are totally in the

black straps with rivets. In the kitchen: matte black appliances

now,” said George. “Don’t be afraid to mix chrome with cham-

that show no fingerprints, mixed-metal fixtures, and counter-

pagne gold. It’s lovely if done well.”

top granite finished to look like leather. In the butler’s pantry:

Up the wide, red-oak hardwood staircase, the elegance

a counter-to-ceiling wine rack that doubles as wall art. In the

continues. Two boys’ rooms are joined by a Jack-and-Jill

dining room, just to the right of the entry door: an accent wall

bath, with a connecting theme of jungles and elephants.

defined by charcoal flooring tile.

The younger boy’s room features a built-in shelf unit made

“I pride myself in doing things that are different, that no

of piping and an elevated bed with a play space beneath, set

one else is doing,” said designer Priscilla George of Interior

against an olive accent wall painted with a mountain scene. A

Excellence, who describes her décor as “urban meets

brick-veneer wall accents the older boy’s room.

mid-century modern.”

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across the fixtures, a custom element that’s repeated in

Across the hall, a little girl’s room takes a design risk: pink,

The same is true of Homesmith, founded in 1998 by

purple and gold striped drapery fabric presented against

Richmond native Pat Harris, who noted, “We pride ourselves

dramatic wallpaper patterned with giant white flowers on a

on our creative designs for buyers who want more than just a

black ground. The pink-and-black theme continues with a

cookie-cutter home.”

cow-print accent rug and an adjacent pink and black bath.

A bedroom and full bath are tucked just beyond the

“The girl’s room is one of my favorites,” George said.

kitchen area, suitable for guests or for use as a mother-in-law

“Magenta pink alligator wallpaper adds drama to the entrance

suite. Completing the first floor is a mud-room area off the

of this room and draws the eye into the horizontal window

attached garage plus a roomy half bath serving the first-floor

treatment stripe with its vivid color and complexity on the

living level. Like the kitchen, both baths feature mixed metals

large floral wallpaper.”

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More unusual flooring treatment is evident in the master bedroom – the ceiling is covered in dark hardwood, accented by a bubble light chandelier fixture. “As a designer I am always striving to be unique and forward thinking when it comes to wall treatment ideas,” George said.

“I think of each room as having five walls and a floor. Each need to be treated with unique style.”

Entry to the ensuite bath is past flanking walk-in closets, one with a window, to arrive at a commodious shower with a window, a soaking tub, and two individual vanities of white-painted oak, one designed with extra counter space for cosmetics, beauty products and hair appliances. George continues to use tile creatively here, selecting tiny tiles on the shower floor and large tiles on the shower walls, with a backsplash in a blackand-white granite pattern.

Ceilings on the bedroom level are 9 feet high.

Completing the house is an attached twocar garage with doors sporting four horizontal windows, and a roughed-in attic that could be finished later.

“Homesmith sets the style for unique custom homes in Central Virginia,” Harris said.

“We specialize in creating amazing homes for our clients with unparalleled architectural style and functional, livable floor plans that are second to none at a price point similar to other custom builders. With the right people, the right process and the right materials, we’re able to offer quality custom homes that are as unique as your family.”

Visitors may tour the home Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Direct sales inquiries to The Yeatman Group of Long & Foster Real Estate, 804.NEW.HOME. To learn more: Homesmith: http://homesmithva.com The Yeatman Group of Long & Foster Real Estate www.theyeatmangroup.com Priscilla George of Interior Excellence, and to view more photos: @InteriorExcellenceLlc on Facebook.

“You can dance on that ceiling,” designer Priscilla George laughed.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

ARTICLE MARY ELLIN ARCH | PHOTOGRAPHY NATHAN COX

E XPERIENCE BR A N DER M ILL WOODS

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PEAK LIVING WHILE FEELING RIGHT AT HOME

INDEPENDENT LIVING. Assisted living. Long term

needs change, they can move into a higher level of

care. Skilled nursing.

care available elsewhere on the campus.

For aging Baby Boomers and their loved ones, these can be confusing terms.

Residents enjoy an array of services: barber and hair stylist, painting and art classes, bingo and puzzles, chair

Here’s another term, which encapsulates all the

yoga and other exercise options, walking trails, and a

others: Continuing Care Retirement Community.

wildlife area frequented by birds and butterflies. There’s

Meaning, simply, an all-in-one place where you can

van transportation to take residents on errands, to doc-

live and get needed services as you age.

tor appointments, and to social functions. An activities

“When you move into this community, you

director plans outings and other things to do. Meals

know if you need a higher level of care that it’s

and snacks are prepared daily and served restaurant

there for you,” said Tomeka Scott, administrator

or family style depending on the level of care; cookouts

of Brandermill Woods Health Care Communities,

are offered when weather permits.

located off Old Hundred Road.

For those in independent living, amenities

Scott, a registered nurse and licensed nursing

include a pool, clubhouse, bistro, fitness center

home administrator, has been at Brandermill Woods since 1995, when she started as a certified nurse assistant and then worked her way up “through every nursing job there is.” This gives her the

with exercise classes, green-

“I T’S NOT J UST A

house, movie theater, and

C O M M U N I T Y.

all the recreational amenities

I T ’ S HO M E .”

breadth of background and

offered within the greater Brandermill neighborhood.

“It’s not just a community,” Scott said. “It’s home.”

experience to oversee every aspect of life at Brandermill Woods.

library, as well as access to

Health and medical services are overseen by a medical director and include a

It’s a big facility spread out on both sides of Old

nurse practitioner, podiatrist, dentist, nutritionist and

Hundred Road at the entrance to the Brandermill

wound doctor. A therapy department offers music

community: 275 independent living rental cottages

therapy and pet therapy. Restorative care also is avail-

and apartments, 40 assisted living apartments (with

able, as well as recreation therapy for residents who

an additional 19 memory care apartments), 38 long-

need supervised exercise and movement.

term-care beds, and 22 skilled nursing beds.

Brandermill Woods employs a staff of about 300,

That, by the way, is the progression of care avail-

including nurses on all levels, with staff always on site

able at Brandermill Woods – first independent living,

24 hours a day. Supporting the staff is a group of dedi-

then assisted living, long term care, and finally skilled

cated volunteers, from adults living in nearby commu-

nursing. Residents in the independent and assisted

nities to school children and Scouts. Musicians often

living units have access to rehabilitative care in

come in to play piano and sing for residents. “Our

cases of sickness or injury that requires temporary

residents love music,” Scott said.

higher levels of treatment to allow them to return to their regular unit. As residents age and their health

For

residents

suffering

from

dementia

or

Alzheimer’s, there’s a separate memory unit equipped

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HE ALTH Y LIFEST Y LE (CONTINUED)

with a monitoring system at each exit for the safety of the residents; this unit includes a patio and a secure therapeutic garden space.

For those who need a quiet, less stimulating environment, there’s a sensory unit featuring aromatherapy and stocked with soothing activities like molding clay.

“It’s calming for them,” said Scott, who also is a certified dementia practitioner.

Brandermill Woods also offers respite care available to anyone in the community. Scott recommends respite care for people and families interested in sampling what life in a continuing care retirement community is really all about.

“Some people wait a long time. They’re afraid to move,” Scott said. “It’s a big decision to move in. So, try respite first.”

With respite, housing and services are offered temporarily – for example, for two weeks. Units are fully furnished, although respite residents are encouraged to bring personal items. The respite period offers an ideal opportunity to experience the continuing care environment and allow both the respite resident and the family to make a more informed decision about retirement options.

Admissions coordinators are employed to conduct tours for those interested in learning about the facility.

“Word of mouth is the best advertising,” Scott said.

“Talk to someone working and living here.”

Prospective residents undergo an assessment to determine the proper placement. Because people tend to wait to seek care, Scott said, “they may need more care than they think.” Signs that continuing retirement care is needed include forgetting to take prescription medications, trouble performing activities of daily living like dressing and toileting, a decline in mobility, difficulty cooking and related safety issues such as leaving the stove on, and continuing forgetfulness and slowing down.

Scott clearly takes pride in all that Brandermill Woods offers to its residents. “I love what I do; that’s why I’ve been here so long,” said Scott, who has worked at the facility for 25 years. “If you can’t live at home, this is the next best choice.”

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CLEMENTINE

Buy by the Pound Bathtub deals

Spring means cleaning, and that’s when fashion-conscious women set out to declutter their closets. With the rise of eco-conscious consumers and the growth of the fashion resale industry, many women are turning to secondhand clothing stores as a more sustainable way to recycle their family’s clothes while making money, too. Award-winning consignment boutique Clementine, in Carytown, sells designer women’s wear in store and online, and offers consigners 50% when items sell. https://www.sweetclementine.com/

CLOVER Children

outgrow

Shoes and accessories at Clementine

clothes

ASHBY

quickly, and if you’re not handing down to younger siblings or

Kids’ clothes at Clover

cousins, you’ll soon have piles of

As locally owned stores, Clementine,

downsized dresses and tiny trou-

Ashby and Clover work with local

sers cramming your kids’ closets.

nonprofits to support Richmond.

Clover, Clementine’s nearby “little

Unsold clothing from Clover supports

sister” store, accepts top-brand

Richmond Public Schools, so parents

clothes for kids up to size 14 as

know their kids’ clothes are helping

well as maternity wear, making

local families and staying out of land-

consignment selections based on

condition,

current

fills. Clementine moves its unsold

trends

women’s clothes to Ashby, a resale

and customer demand. Items

clothing store for women and men.

that don’t sell during the con-

Ashby’s popular “Buy-by-the-Pound

signment period are donated to

support

the

community.

https://www.cloverkids.com/

Bathtub” supports a different local nonprofit each month, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the chosen charity. http://www.ashbyrva.com/

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MARCH

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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12

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RETIREMENT PLANNING MADE EASY

ACOUSTIC CONCERT SERIES: MATTHEW O’DONNELL

BOOKCON AT CHESTERFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY

retirement income planning at a

Sing and clap along with rousing

Join us for a bookish blast! CCPL

workshop March 4 and 5, 6 to 7

Irish tunes from multi-instrumen-

BookCon is a fun-filled event for

p.m. at the North Courthouse Road

talist Matthew O'Donnell. Free. All

all ages featuring literary games,

Library. Presented by the Financial

ages. https://chesterfield.evanced.

trivia, story tellers and some of

Education Partnership, a 501(c)(3)

info/signup/Calendar

your favorite vendors and activi-

Learn about Social Security and

North Courthouse Road Library

ties from Chesterfield Comic Con.

nonprofit organization. Call or text

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Come dressed as your favorite

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SHAMROCK THE BLOCK 2020

signup/Calendar

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR

val season in RVA! This free street

your RSVP to 804.608.9775 or email jeff@feponline.org

character for our costume contest! https://chesterfield.evanced.info/

Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond

The official start to outdoor festifestival in its 16th year is located on

21 MASTERCHEF JUNIOR LIVE

Chesterfield County

Arthur Ashe Boulevard in Richmond

Experience adventure on the big

between Leigh Street and Broad

screen! The Banff Mountain Film

Street. Our attendance has grown

MasterChef Junior Live! is coming

Festival World Tour will exhilarate

over to over 40,000. This is our cure

to RVA! The family-friendly show

and inspire as you journey to exotic

for “Cabin Fever” in Richmond. Noon

will feature head-to-head cooking

locations. The festival runs from

to 6 p.m. https://www.shamrock-

demonstrations

March 5 to 7, 7 to 9:30 p.m. each

theblock.com/

times messy!) challenges with past

For information on locations and more, email: losenn@chesterfield. gov. For tickets call 804-748-1623 or go online at chesterfield.gov/parks

Carpenter Center

and

fun

(some-

MasterChef Junior contestants, and

night, with different films featured.

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Meadowdale Library

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an overall immersive audience expe-

TIME TRAVELERS WEEKEND

It's a recipe for a guaranteed good

rience fun for all ages. Bring the whole family to see MasterChef Junior Live!

Magnolia Grange

time. https://www.dominionener-

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This program will give guests the

gycenter.com/events

VIRGINIA FILM TOURS: HOLLYWOOD MEETS HISTORY

Chesterfield Museum, and Historic

opportunity to visit various historical sites—including Magnolia Grange, 1892

Jail—via

an

admission-free

21 A ROOF ABOVE MY HEAD: CONSTRUCTION OF EARLY SOLDIER’S HOUSE

Chesterfield Baptist Church

event March 14-15. Times are 11

Discover Richmond’s most enter-

a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and noon

taining and fun tour from the com-

to 4 p.m. Sunday The event takes

fort of your classroom. View clips of

place at Magnolia Grange, 10020

famous movies scenes and how they

Iron Bridge Road. For more details

Ever wonder how the timber post

were created. Learn some behind-

call Lorie Arnold, 748-1498. https://

and beam structures you see at

the-scene stories of your favorite

www.chester fieldhistor y.com/

Henricus were built? This program

stars. Some of the movies shown

upcoming-events

explores how skilled carpenters,

Henricus Park

and discussed: Spielberg’s Lincoln,

sawyers,

Cold

ing from England 400 years ago

Mountain,

The

Contender,

and

woodsmen

The Jackal, Hannibal and HBO’s

constructed

John Adams. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

and more – all without modern

h t t p s : // w w w . c h e s t e r f i e l d .

power tools. This is a hands-on

gov/150/Parks-Recreation

experience and you will get dirty!

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houses,

arriv-

churches,

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration required.

Call 748-1611. $9. http://henricus. org/plan-your-visit/calendar/

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walk on art

QUILLING WITH PAPER Bon Air Library

Quilling is a delicate art form in which paper is formed into small curls, folds, and bands to create a decorative design. Participants will complete up to four simple projects.

Registration required. Ages 18 and up. 2 to 4 p.m. https://chesterfield. evanced.info/signup/Calendar

21 THE RICHMOND FORUM PRESENTS PEGGY NOONAN: DECLARATIONS ON WASHINGTON

Peggy Noonan is a Pulitzer Prizewinning columnist for The Wall Street Journal and bestselling author of nine books on American politics, history, and culture. Her column, “Declarations,” has been hailed by Forbes as “principled, perceptive, persuasive, and patriotic.” She will bring her unique, thoughtful analysis, political insights, and trademark humor and warmth to the stage. https://www.altriatheater. com/events

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ORIENTAL RUGS

THE IRISH FESTIVAL

25th and E. Broad Streets in Church Hill, Richmond

Everyone's Irish in March! The festi-

THOUSANDS OF RUGS IN STOCK OF ALL SIZES

val takes place March 23-24, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Entertainment and family fun, including children’s games, face painting, and Irish-themed crafts.

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LIFEST Y LE CALENDAR also be available. A $5 donation will be collected with proceeds donated to

local

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MID-LOTHIAN MINES PARK TOUR

HANDS-ON HEARTH COOKING CLASS

Mid-Lothian Mines Park

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Take a guided tour and learn about

FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL

Henricus Park

one of the first commercial coal mine

Do you have a special interest in

operations in North America. Learn

colonial cooking? Are you interested

about one of the earliest railroads,

in tasting recipes that are 400 years

Various in Richmond

the need for transportation improve-

old? Explore the diverse world of

France’s newest feature, short and

ments, the impact of coal mining,

English cooking as it was brought

documentary films presented by

and the concept of deep mining.

to Virginia over 400 years ago!

a diverse delegation of filmmak-

View remains of the Grove Shaft

Prepare, cook and taste a variety

ers and artists will be showcased

and a reproduction of a headstock

of seasonal food and staples. Event

March

26-29.

events,

that once existed at the site. https://

runs until 4 p.m. Limited class size.

Master

Classes

conversa-

w w w. c h e s t e r f i e l d . g o v/ 1 5 0/

(Ages 16+) $95. http://henricus.

Parks-Recreation

org/plan-your-visit/calendar/

Special and

tions with the directors, actors, screenwriters,

authors,

music

composers and artist-technicians.

All films have English subtitles. All

We are always accepting submissions

screenings in the Byrd Theatre.

for events you'd like to see included

http://frenchfilmfestival.us/

in our Calendar section. Submissions are accepted via the Contact Us tab at MidlothianLifestyle.com.

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