One lucky guy from Richmond is giving his girlfriend a unique proposal this Valentine’s Day, and it will all culminate in Short Pump tonight.
Local Running Group to Honor Slain Woman and Encourage Running Safety
On January 7, 2012, Sherry Arnold, a 43-year-old mother and teacher, left her house in Sidney, Montana, at 6:30 a.m. for an early morning run. When she didn’t return home later that morning, her community searches, and only one clue had been found: one of her running shoes.
Rivers Edge Elementary Fitness Teacher Authors Book to Help “Uncouch” Kids
As an athlete and physical education teacher at Rivers Edge Elementary School, Rhett Rutman started to realize there weren’t many books that promoted exercise within the classroom, so with an R.E.B. Award grant he won in 2009, Rhett and his wife, Meredyth, created a children’s book about two subjects close to their heart–exercise and children.
Frostings Takes Second Place on Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars”
Short Pump cupcake bakery Frostings took second place on Cupcake Wars, a realty show where bakers vie for $10,000 and a chance for their sweets to appear at a culinary event.
Ring In 2012 with Three Great New Year’s Eve Events in Short Pump
As 2011 comes to a close and we prepare to ring in the new year, There are three big events taking place in Short Pump. The Wine Loft, the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa and Aloft Richmond West are all hosting big events. We have the full rundown on how you can take part.
Short Pump Cupcake Bakery to be Featured on Cupcake Wars in Upcoming Episode
A locally-owned Short Pump cupcake shop will be featured in an upcoming Food Network television episode. Frostings, in the Short Pump Station shopping center, will be featured on Cupcake Wars on New Year’s Day.
Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa Collecting Pillows For Local Needy
The Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa is partnering with CARITAS for a pillow drive to help those in need in our area. The organization, that helps individuals and families transitioning from homelessness to self-sufficiency, is collecting pillows today until New Year’s Day at the hotel.
Short Pump Shorts: Short Pump Teacher Invited to White House & Holiday Shoe Donations Needed
This is your opportunity to clean out your closets and donate something you already have, but don’t use, to a good cause. Over the next two weeks, Saxon Shoes will wrap up their 2012 Saxon Shoes for the Needy program. Donated shoes will benefit deserving area families through the programs of The Salvation Army ARC.
Two Big Acts Performing at Short Pump Town Center as Part of Charity Radiothon
Some big musical acts will join some of Richmon’s favorite local radio personalities for an event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation this weekend.
Local Church Celebrating the Season with a Jazz Nativity
A Far West End church is taking an untraditional approach to a holiday tradition with the return of a popular event this weekend. Gayton Baptist Church is hosting a Jazz Nativity at their location on North Gayton Road.
