The Henrico Theatre, 305 East Nine Mile Road, will show three movies this weekend: "The Color Purple" (2023, PG-13) at 7 p.m. April 5, "Wonka" (2023, PG) at 3 p.m. April 6-7, and "John Wick: Chapter 4" (2023, R) at 8 p.m. April 6. Tickets and concessions are just [post_excerpt], sold only at the door. For details, call (804) 652-1460 or visit henricotheatre.com. *** Eleone Dance Theatre will perform at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen on Sunday, April 7 at 3 p.m. Dedicated to the preservation and creation of historical and contemporary theatre dance, Eleone celebrates intergenerational and uni- and...Article Link

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1600 block of Willow Lawn Drive – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with shoplifting, possession of burglary tools, and a weapons charge at a retail store March 29 at 10:07 a.m. V Street at 29th Street – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with selling cocaine, possession of methamphetamine and synthetic drugs, a warrant service, and other criminal violations during a traffic stop March 29 at 2:36 p.m. 7900 block of West Broad Street – Police arrested and charged a citizen with being drunk in a public place and obstruction of justice at a restaurant March 30 at 12:20...Article Link

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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin this week signed into law the nation’s first legislation permitting legal notices to appear in online-only publications. Twin bills (HB 264 and SB 157) crafted in partnership by four online-only publishers and the Henrico-based Virginia Press Association passed the Virginia General Assembly in February with overwhelming bipartisan majorities and were signed by Youngkin April 2. The new law will take effect July 1 and will make online-only publishers in Virginia eligible to publish the notices if they meet specific criteria and earn authorization from their local circuit court. The bills’ passage this year came after several...Article Link

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A vacant assisted living facility in Henrico County has been converted into an affordable apartment community with 86 units, and the first residents now have moved in. The new apartment complex, Cool Lane Commons, sits on Cool Lane, near Richmond's line with Henrico County. Owner Virginia Supportive Housing completed a million renovation project on the 90,000-square-foot building, which had been vacant since 2007. The apartments are open to low-income residents and those previously experiencing homelessness. The building offers 80 one-bedroom apartments and six studio apartments, each with at least 500 square feet of living space, including a private bathroom...Article Link

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Gather Workspaces, a shared workspace for professionals, is marking its 10th anniversary with a celebration of its seven locations in Metro Richmond and Hampton Roads. Gather provides professional coworking, private office space, and event services at its locations, including one in Henrico's West Broad Village. “We are incredibly proud to reach this momentous milestone of 10 years,” said Doug White, founder and CEO of Gather Workspaces. “Since our inception, our mission has been to create a space where professionals can not only work but also build relationships and achieve their business goals. This anniversary is a testament to the hard...Article Link

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The 17th annual RavenCon Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention is returning to Virginia Crossings in Glen Allen April 26-28. The event is anticipated to draw a crowd of more than 1,000 attendees and will feature a range of activities for fans of all ages, including autograph signings, panels, workshops, readings, and concerts. Two well-known science fiction and fantasy writers and curators will be in attendance: Ursula Vernon, also known as T. Kingfisher, who has written more than 15 books for children, more than a dozen novels, and the webcomic Digger; and Ellen Datlow, who edits sci-fi and fantasy short fiction...Article Link

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Henrico County's EngAGE program for seniors will host a "Brain and You" conference for older adults and their caregivers Monday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center. Attendees will be able to learn about strategies and community resources to help keep the brain healthy and active. The event is free and  is free, and light refreshments will be provided. Registration is required at  [email protected] or (804) 501-5065.Article Link

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Henrico Recreation and Parks officials will host solar eclipse community viewing parties at two parks Monday, April 8 to help residents celebrate and safely view the solar eclipse. The Solar Eclipse of the Parks events will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Dorey Park in Varina and Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park in Glen Allen. The events will offer crafts, food trucks, guest speakers and complimentary eclipse glasses, while supplies last, to ensure safe viewing. In exchange for the glasses, guests are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item to support the food pantry at the...Article Link

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Richmond and Henrico Health Districts officials have distributed 945 immunizations for 714 students in Henrico and Richmond public schools this spring, according to the RHHD. The immunizations were part of an effort that began in February and will run through the late spring and summer. To date, RHHD officials have held 27 immunization events in public schools. Students have been vaccinated against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap); and meningitis (MenACWY). The vaccines were administered by RHHD nurses who coordinated with and supported Richmond and Henrico public school nursing staff. “We've really hit the ground running this spring,” said RHHD Public...Article Link

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The Virginia Department of Transportation will be conducting long-term milling and paving operations on I-95 in Henrico Sundays through Thursdays through mid-November. The work will be conducted overnight, from 9 p.m. through 6 a.m., each of the five days. The project will cause single and double lane closures, as well as occasional ramp closures, during those times. Drivers are urged to pay attention to posted advisory speed limit signs and stay alert in work zones for the safety of themselves and others. A similar effort will take place on portions of I-64 in Goochland County during the same timeframe, with...Article Link

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