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Month: October 2019

Henrico to offer free classes on reviving someone after an opioid overdose

Posted on October 31, 2019.

Henrico County will offer free classes in November and December on how to administer naloxone to potentially save the life of someone who has overdosed on opioids.

Tuckahoe Town Meeting on Oct. 24 to highlight frequently asked questions

Posted on October 18, 2019.

Tuckahoe District Supervisor Patricia S. O’Bannon will host a Tuckahoe Town Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 24 to give residents an opportunity to get answers to frequently asked questions and to provide feedback on various topics.

Legionella bacteria discovered at Henrico facility; county does not anticipate health risk

Posted on October 18, 2019.

A trace amount of Legionella bacteria has been detected in a cooling tower at Henrico Jail West, according to county officials.

Henrico Public Utilities to host equipment operator job fair Nov. 2

Posted on October 17, 2019.

The Henrico County Department of Public Utilities will host an equipment operator job fair Saturday, Nov. 2 to highlight opportunities to serve the community.

Fairfield meeting Oct. 21 to discuss homeowners’, civic associations and foster care program

Posted on October 16, 2019.

Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a constituent meeting Monday, Oct. 21 to discuss the responsibilities of homeowners’ and civic associations and to provide an overview of Henrico County’s foster care program.

Henrico County Community Day set for Oct. 19 at Henrico High

Posted on October 9, 2019.

The free interactive event will feature information, giveaways, demonstrations, displays.

Henrico to offer $10 rabies vaccinations for pets Oct. 19

Posted on October 8, 2019.

The Henrico County Police Division will provide rabies vaccines for dogs and cats

New Fairfield Area Library opens to fanfare

Posted on October 7, 2019.

Henrico County celebrated the opening of a new Fairfield Area Library, a spacious, modern facility that offers expanded library services, hours and amenities.

Topgolf opens in Westwood, drives reinvestment in ‘Scott’s Addition 2.0’

Posted on October 4, 2019.

Henrico County officials helped celebrate the opening of Topgolf’s first golf and entertainment venue in the region.

But the three-level, 55,000-square-foot, high-tech complex represents more than a new recreational and social option for residents.

Pictured: County Manager John Vithoulkas (at left) and Henrico EDA Director Anthony Romanello (second from right) helped christen the new Topgolf Richmond with Topgolf officials Cliff Twiggs (holding the scissors) and Tanner Micheli during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 4.

Panzera named executive director of Henrico CASA

Posted on October 3, 2019.

Henrico County Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc. (Henrico CASA) has named Jeannine Panzera to serve as its executive director, overseeing a program to provide court representation for children who have experienced neglect, abuse and other trauma.

Henrico 4-H sale of peanuts, honey underway

Posted on October 3, 2019.

The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is selling Virginia peanuts, honey, cookbooks and large 4-H bag clips to benefit local 4-H youth programs.

Henrico County’s Senior Safety Day to be held Nov. 20

Posted on October 3, 2019.

Henrico County will present Senior Safety Day on Wednesday, Nov. 20 to provide residents with information on a variety of topics, including consumer protection and fall prevention.

Henrico taps Tretina for chief of staff position

Posted on October 2, 2019.

Henrico County has appointed Cari M. Tretina as chief of staff to the county manager, effective Saturday, Oct. 12.

Tretina currently serves as director of administration for Henrico’s Division of Fire, a position she has held since April 2017.

Health Department to offer free flu vaccinations in October

Posted on October 1, 2019.

Flu vaccinations will be offered from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7 at the Health Department East Clinic, 1400 N. Laburnum Ave., and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Mount Vernon Adult Education Center, 7850 Carousel Lane.

Henrico gives students work experience

Posted on October 1, 2019.

In August, four high school freshmen earned a big opportunity. The Cristo Rey Richmond students became paid Henrico County interns.

“I like learning to work because this will help me so much in the future,” said student Celiana Gutierrez Ayala.