The talented dancers of the Institute of Dance present Storytime with the Arts, a series of performances featuring a story and craft based on a favorite children’s book. This month, get cozy for fall with activities featuring Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson. Recommended for ages 3-7.
Ages 13 through adult are invited in this guided acrylic paint program to create their own interpretation of a shared design to take home! No experience needed. Register at 757.741.3300, option 2.
Jazz up your autumn table with a pumpkin table runner. Learn the basics of machine applique. Supplies provided. Beginner sewers welcome! Bring your own machine (in good working order) or borrow one of the library’s sewing machines. Note: You will need to complete this project on your own outside class time. Space is limited. Reservations...
This film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, enjoy light refreshments, and have a discussion after the film. In Honor of Veterans Day: On VE day in May 1945, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are allowed to join the crowds celebrating...
Cena con Cuentos es un programa de lectura en español para familias hispanohablantes con niños de 0 a 10 años de edad. Se ofrece dos veces por mes: el primer martes en Grove Christian Outreach Center (8800 Pocahontas Tr) y el tercer martes en el Stryker Center (412 N Boundary St), de las 5 a...
This month, WhoDunnits will be reading Reflections in a Dragon’s Eye by Bradley Harper Sgt. William Mankiller and his rookie partner, Det. Maria Esperanza Ruiz, work a frustrating case involving missing women in Baltimore, with scant evidence to go on. Mankiller and Ruiz’s only lead is a washed-up, drunk ex-boxer who once went toe-to-toe with...
Malcom Massey primarily writes “The Martin Culver Series”, a series of action thrillers based on his experiences living in Central and South America, as well as his interests in history, archaeology and travel. The main character of the series, Martin Culver, is an author-turned-adventurer who gets unavoidably drawn into one dangerous exploit after another. Malcom...
Let the team from our local Trader Joe’s guide you through creating a beautiful, simple bouquet for your holiday table. Materials for this workshop will be provided. Seating is limited; please register by calling 757.741.3300, option 2.
Join us for a lesson on cheese, the science behind it, and how to eat it! Follow along as we guide you through a tasting of different cheese styles and what best to pair with them. Small cheese plates with pairings will be provided. Seating is limited; please register by calling 757.741.3300, option 2.
The Ford’s Colony Dance Band, with its 17 musicians and vocalists, will perform their 3rd annual “Salute to the end of WWII” on Thursday, November 9th, two days before Veteran’s Day, starting at 7:30pm. They will recreate 16 weekly broadcasts of Benny Goodman’s weekly radio hour, featuring updates by war correspondents from the battle fields...
A recovering drug addict is adopted by a stray cat, transforming and enriching both of their lives. This true-life, feel-good story stars Luke Treadaway and features the actual Bob the Cat playing himself. 1 hr 43 min, NR Watch trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai3hleBXRpo
The ordinary matter all around us is constructed of atoms composed of interacting subatomic particles. But our understanding of these particles is incomplete. Two subatomic particles of scientific interest are the proton and neutron, which serve as building blocks for atomic nuclei. In this talk, Ezekiel Wertz, PhD candidate in Physics at William & Mary,...