Orchidopoly: Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect 200 Orchids

The Virginia Orchid Society is holding their 2011 show at Strange’s Florist and Greenhouse on West Broad Street through tomorrow.

The theme for this year’s show is “Orchidopoly” based on the game Monopoly.

The show features over 15 exhibits and will have over 600 rare orchids from all over the world. There are also vendors selling orchids and artwork.

If you’re over in the West End, check it out.

 

WeKids at Stop Child Abuse Now 5K

We Kids Kicked Off the Morning with the "Star Spangled Banner."

 

This morning while you were likely still sleeping, or at least having a second cup of coffee, a healthy contingent of kids and parents from West End Assembly of God headed out to Whole Foods in Short Pump to be a part of the Stop Child Abuse Now 5K. The event was covered by Bill Blevins and Shelly Perkins from Lite 98.

The WeKids lead the morning off with the national anthem.  Then the it was time for the kids 1K Run and Walk, followed by the 5K.  Throughout the morning the WeKids presented numbers from their upcoming show LOST to be presented at WEAG at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 6.

sponsors on hand included Whole Foods, Diamond Springs, Dominion and more.  All registration fees went directly to SCAN for the prevention of child abuse.

It was a cold morning.  But an important one.

Here are some more pictures from the event:

Kids line up for the Kids's 1K

 

The Seal Team Pace Car Leads the Way