Name: "Farm Girl Takes Flight" with Elaine Bankston
Start: 2026-05-16T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Ashland Branch Library

Ashland Branch Library

Ages 13-Adults. In her memoir Farm Girl Takes Flight:  A Flight Attendant's Journey Through Faith, Art, and Life, author Elaine Bankston guides readers on her journey from humble beginnings as a Missouri farm girl to a world traveler as a flight attendant.  Come hear first hand about Elaine's journey, which is sure to renew your spirit and inspire you to travel.

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Ages 13-Adults. In her memoir Farm Girl Takes Flight:  A Flight Attendant's Journey Through Faith, Art, and Life, author Elaine...

Diversity Thrift

We offer a weekly meditation class for the Richmond community emphasizing techniques for training the mind to benefit both ourselves and those around us.
In our May classes (May 4th, 11th, and 18th) we will explore how shifting our focus from self to others naturally brings greater peace, connection, and meaning into our life in the series Cherishing Others: The Key to Lasting Happiness. This powerful source of happiness will develop genuine gratitude and a sense of closeness toward others that will help to reduce conflict and improve all our relationships. Join us for class which consists of Guided Meditation, Buddhist Teachings and Commentary, and time for Questions and Discussion.
Each session stands on its own, so you’re welcome to attend one class or the entire series. Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike, these classes offer practical tools you can apply immediately to create more happiness—starting from within.
Everyone is welcome! Our tradition of Buddhism makes no distinctions on the basis of gender, sexuality, race, background, or income. And it doesn't matter if you identify with a different religion. Buddhist teachings can benefit everyone!
Cost: $5
To see our schedule and register for class please visit our website- <a href="https://meditation-dc.org/meditation-in-richmond/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://meditation-dc.org/meditation-in-richmond/</a>
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Meditate in Richmond is a branch of the Kadampa Meditation Center in Washington, DC

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Buddhist Meditation Class

We offer a weekly meditation class for the Richmond community emphasizing techniques for training the mind to benefit both...

AAA Colonial Heights

Speed through airport lines and simplify your travel experience by enrolling in TSA PreCheck® right at your local AAA store. Schedule your 10-minute appointment to enjoy expedited security for five years for just $78; remember to bring proof of U.S. citizenship and a government-issued photo ID.

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Tsa Precheck® Enrollment by Idemia®

Speed through airport lines and simplify your travel experience by enrolling in TSA PreCheck® right at your local AAA store....

RICHMOND, VA (May 5, 2026) — AAA is partnering with IDEMIA, a TSA PreCheck® authorized enrollment provider, to host <a href="https://cluballiance.aaa.com/travel/tsa-precheck" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">signup event</a>s at the AAA Colonial Heights and AAA Chesterfield Towne Center locations. 
<ul>
 <li>NEXT WEEK!! May 12-15 – AAA Colonial Heights – 707 Southpark Blvd. Suite 7, Colonial Heights, VA 23834</li>
 <li>June 2 -5 – AAA Chesterfield Car Care Insurance Travel Center – 11261 Mall Place, Bon Air VA 23235 </li>
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Appointments for the four-day enrollment events are available from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. 
“We are rapidly approaching the busy Summer travel season,” says Morgan Dean, Public and Government Affairs Manager for AAA Club Alliance. “This TSA PreCheck® enrollment opportunity comes at a great time for travelers hoping to avoid long airport lines and looking to enjoy an expedited security screening experience.” 
With 906.7 million passengers screened, American airports were very busy during 2025. That’s an average of 2.48 million passengers per day. 
If approved, travelers get a five-year membership with the program. The program is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and lawful permanent residents. AAA members as well as the general public are welcome to participate in the signup event.
Enrolled members do not need to remove laptops, 3-1-1 liquids, belts or light jackets. They are able to access TSA PreCheck® dedicated screening lanes at over 200 participating U.S. airports nationwide. 
AAA travel experts will also be on hand at the pop-up event to help book flights, hotels, cruises or other travel arrangements, provide travel planning resources, and offer a variety of luggage and other travel accessories to make trips more convenient and enjoyable.
AAA members and the general public can schedule appointments and pre-register online at <a href="https://cluballiance.aaa.com/travel/tsa-precheck?zip=23112&amp;devicecd=PC" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">AAA.com/TSA</a>
to participate. Appointments are limited and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so future travelers are urged to register as soon as possible. 
Pre-registration at <a href="https://tsaenrollmentbyidemia.tsa.dhs.gov/programs/precheck" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">TSA </a> should be completed in advance. You will finish the process onsite by providing your fingerprints for a background check. You will also need to bring documentation proving identity and citizenship status. Your name on the documents must match exactly with your proof of identity. If they do not, bring an original or certified copy of a court ordered name change document (to include marriage certificates and divorce decrees). If you have a valid U.S. passport, you do not need multiple forms of ID.
Processing applications will be completed onsite. Follow these steps to schedule an appointment and pre-enroll:
<ol>
 <li>Go to <a href="https://cluballiance.aaa.com/travel/tsa-precheck?zip=23112&amp;devicecd=PC" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">aaa.com/tsa</a>
 and click “make your appointment today” near the bottom of the page.</li>
 <li>Click “New Enrollment” at the top of the next page. </li>
 <li>Fill out each page of the online application, choosing “Next” at the bottom of each screen to advance the form.</li>
 <li>Next, type in your location at Zip Code/City/Airport Code box and then search.</li>
 <li>Choose the Pop-up Event and select AAA as the location and click “Next.”</li>
 <li>Select your desired appointment time (Please be sure to make note of your appointment time; no reminders will be sent out). IDEMIA agents will process applications onsite. </li>
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IDEMIA offers TSA PreCheck® for an enrollment fee of $76.75, which can be paid by credit card, money order, company check or certified/cashier’s check. Cash and personal checks are not accepted.
Following the in-person enrollment appointment, most applicants receive their Known Traveler Number (KTN) in about three to five days. The KTN number must be added to flight reservations to enjoy TSA PreCheck® benefits. 
Children 12 and under may accompany an enrolled parent or guardian in the TSA PreCheck® lanes without restriction. Children ages 13-17 may join enrolled adults in the dedicated lanes when traveling on the same reservation and if the TSA PreCheck® indicator appears on the child's boarding pass. 
Interested in learning more about travel or looking for inspiration?
AAA Colonial Heights is also hosting a special travel event in conjunction with Brendan Vacations, Trafalgar Tours, and Insight Vacations coming up on Wednesday, May 13. 
It’s an informative event where travelers can discover how to take advantage of expert local insights and enriching cultural experiences through a guided vacation.
Preferred travel partners and our AAA travel team will be on hand to offer professional planning guidance.

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AAA to Host IDEMIA’s TSA PreCheck® Enrollment...

RICHMOND, VA (May 5, 2026) — AAA is partnering with IDEMIA, a TSA PreCheck® authorized enrollment provider, to host signup...

AAA to Host IDEMIA’s TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Event in the Tri-cities in May 

Fountain Bookstore Inc

April was such a hit last year, we're bringing her back for the newest book! She'll be chatting with returning friend Tif Marcelo at the store.
 About the Book:
A lover of love and a champion for happily ever after. Those are two of many things people expect from Aphrodite’s daughter. To Adalyn Whitlock, ‘love’ pays the bills, and currently, not well. Business is dropping at Happily Ever Forever, with her latest wedding planning catastrophe ending in a negative social media storm and her sister Maxi’s matchmaking ability on the fritz. To top it off, there’s an ex-boyfriend calling her ‘the Anti-Aphrodite’ and paparazzi pics linking Addie to her new client’s older brother.
 Phoenix "Nix" Cross—songwriter and drummer for the hot new band, The Stone Talons—is no saint, but he's far from the womanizer the band’s image rep bestowed on him. If anything, Nix is a romantic, hopeful he'll find a love like the one his parents share. With the band’s star quickly rising and the record label pressuring him to deliver their next hit, Nix’s writer’s block couldn’t have come at a worse time. But when he opens his door to his irate new next-door neighbor, Nix feels the brief flash of inspiration for the first time in ages. And it just so happens that his new Muse is none other than his little sister’s new wedding planner.
 With Addie needing an end to her public-relations nightmare and the record label breathing down Nix’s neck, the pair agree to a fauxmance. But what happens when the emotions turned on for the cameras don't turn off?
 About the Author:
USA Today Bestselling Author APRIL ASHER was hooked on romantic stories from the time she first snuck a bodice-ripper from her mom's bedside table. By day, April dons dark blue nursing scrubs and drinks way too much caffeine. By night, she still consumes too much caffeine, but she does it with a laptop in hand. She pens rom-coms with a paranormal twist, but also writes high-octane romantic suspense as April Hunt. She lives out her own happily-ever-after in Virginia with her college-sweetheart husband and their two children.
 Tif Marcelo is a veteran US Army nurse and holds a BS in Nursing and a Master’s in public administration. She believes and writes about the strength of families, the endurance of friendship, and heartfelt romances. She hosts The Stories to Love Podcast, and is the USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance, contemporary fiction, and young adult books. She and her books have been featured in The Today Show, Shondaland, Real Simple Magazine, The Asian Journal and more!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/136154/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

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The Cupid Dilemma with April Asher

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Get travel ready and speed through expedited airport security lines for five years by enrolling in TSA PreCheck. Appointments are available for $78 and require proof of U.S. citizenship and a 10-minute fingerprinting process.

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The Crossroads at Bon Air

Join us at <a href="https://www.thecrossroadsatbonair.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Crossroads at Bon Air</a> for a car show on Wednesday, May 13, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., at 9100 Bon Air Crossings Drive in North Chesterfield.
Check out the classic cars from River City Cruizers, Richmond’s most inclusive car club, as Nick the DJ spins some nostalgic tunes to take you down memory lane. Vote for your favorite ride! Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place.
A rain date is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20. Questions? Call 804-560-1440.

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Car Show at The Crossroads at Bon Air

Join us at The Crossroads at Bon Air for a car show on Wednesday, May 13, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., at 9100 Bon Air Crossings...

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard Richmond, Virginia 23220

Barbara Franco will share her findings from a ten-year project to identify the surgeons who cared for the wounded at the battle of Gettysburg. A database of more than 1,200 surgeons, both Union and Confederate, is the basis for her new book, Gettysburg Surgeons: Facing a Common Enemy in the Civil War’s Deadliest Battle. The study includes not only well-documented and prominent physicians who left written accounts, but also the lesser-known surgeons who were part of a complex system of doctors and caretakers both during and after the battle. She will focus on the more than 130 surgeons who served in Virginia regiments at the battle.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/133409/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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Gettysburg Surgeons: Facing a Common Enemy

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The Fillingame Homestead, LLC

We made front page news! Read our story and how we are changing lives using Creation at: https://www.chathamstartribune.com/news/article_03444676-6d2f-4862-b1e0-6651d1dee209.html?fbcl My name is Tonia Fillingame, owner of the Fillingame Homestead, LLC in Ringgold, Virginia. I am not a doctor but we use time honored, holistic ways to heal and I teach it. We do honor wholesale. We are a better than organic homestead (because we do not use any toxins) using regenerative practices, that grow and wild crafts powerful daily needs and gifts, beauty products and holistic health supports. Everything from sunscreen, pain care that helps you recover quicker, skin care, bug spray, we hand milk our goats, infuse organic oils with what we grow, for truly luscious Goat Milk and Tallow soaps. I formulate medicinal and delicious teas, Fire Cider, use the salts from The Dead Sea, the Sea of Cortez and Celtic salt to create an amazing magnesium and nutrient spray and body butter using organic mango butter. Our reviews are astounding and so much of what we do has been by request and of course, is what my family uses. Items like our anti-itch and healing salve and hormone balancing salve, the skin serum and shampoo bars, a powerful dermatitis salve, using the wax from our beehives, as beekeepers and the tinnitus tea with several wins behind it, and wow! Did you see the review posted on our Facebook and the dramatic results in the varicose veins? We wild forage and find much of our medicine in nature and Creation as we show our journey at on facebook and our website at www.fillingamehomestead.com I am extremely passionate about what we do, Creation has saved my sons life when we were given no hope and no treatment. We have a fantastic story behind what started The Fillingame Homestead that I love to share.

We made front page news! Read our story and how we are changing lives using Creation at: https://www.chathamstartribune.com/news/article_03444676...

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Simple Solutions Psychiatry, LLC

Simple Solutions Psychiatry, LLC—located in Short Pump and serving Richmond and surrounding areas—is now accepting Aetna Better Health and Humana Medicaid members for Mental Health Skill Building (MHSS) services. What is MHSS? MHSS is a Medicaid community-based program that helps adults with mental health challenges build the skills needed to live independently and maintain emotional and daily stability. Services are provided in the home and in the community by qualified professionals. MHSS supports individuals who need help with managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or PTSD; improving medication consistency; developing coping and emotional regulation skills; strengthening daily living skills such as cleaning, hygiene, nutrition, and routines; and building healthy social connections. MHSS also assists with organization, budgeting, employment readiness, and navigating community resources such as housing and benefits. A Step-Down Service MHSS is often used as a step-down after psychiatric hospitalization, Community Stabilization, CSB crisis services, residential programs, IOP/PHP, ED discharges, or case management referrals. Our team responds quickly to referrals from case managers, discharge planners, therapists, and community providers. Our Commitment We provide compassionate, person-centered, strengths-based care. Our team meets clients where they are and helps them work toward realistic, sustainable goals with consistent support, flexible scheduling, and strong communication. Eligibility: ✔ Medicaid (Aetna or Humana) ✔ Qualifying mental health diagnosis ✔ Need for support with daily functioning or community integration To Refer or Request Services Call us for a brief screening—we can verify eligibility and schedule an intake quickly.

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