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...
Real People/Real Stories meets the third Thursday of each month to explore the best in nonfiction history, biography, science, nature, and the arts. This month’s title: Five Came Back: A Story of Hollywood and the Second World War by Mark Harris In Honor of Veterans Day During the Second World War, the U.S. government recruited...
Learn the basics of 3D printing and all the ways it’s being used from medical devices to homes! Ages 13 and up. No registration required.
Lullabies aren’t needed. Although, old wives’ tales have said that music and talking to your plants help them grow. Dennis Hewston, Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener will share his gardening tips on how to winter your garden so that it is ready for spring. The In the Garden series of informative talks given by the...
Power in the Panels meets on the second Thursday of every month. This group is for graphic novel enthusiasts (18+, please) who want to read and talk about independent graphic novels. November 9: In celebration of the Netflix series, we will be reading “One Piece, Vol. 1: Romance Dawn”. Copies are available for checkout and...
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,...
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.
Local mystery author Ellen Butler will talk about her favorite 10 art heists in history. Heists discussed include: The Mona Lisa, from the Louvre Museum, The Scream, by Edvard Munch, The Green Vault jewelry heist, and 100 timepieces stolen from the LA Mayer Museum for Islamic Art in Jerusalem. In addition, she will discuss 21st...
Watch a live recording of the #1 grandparent podcast, The Grand Life! Hosts (and grandparents) Emily and Mike Morgan will record a live episode, reviewing topics like family estrangement, aging well, understanding boundaries, and handling conflict. Meet Emily and Mike, learn easy ways to listen to podcasts on your mobile phone or tablet, and bring...
Test your jigsaw puzzle skills in a competition for prizes and glory and swap out some of your puzzles. Team Puzzling: Teams of four will compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle within two hours. Don’t have a complete team of four? We’ll do our best to pair you up on the day of the contest....
Is becoming a master gardener on your bucket list? JCCW Master Gardeners Sue Barton, Terry McGlennon, and Elizabeth Myers will share the ins and outs of Master Gardener Training, including registration, classroom training and volunteer requirements to become a certified Extension Master Gardener. In addition, they will also share information regarding the community services Master...
Presented by Latin Ballet of Virginia, come celebrate Latin American History Month by enjoying a lively dance performance and maybe picking up a few dance steps of your own. All ages welcome. You do not have to attend both the performance and the workshops. 11 am-12 pm and 2:30-3:30 pm: Workshops, Stryker Center 127 1-2...