Henrico County is seeking input from the community to support development of a Climate Action and Adaptation Strategy (CAAS), and employees can participate by providing feedback in an employee survey, attending a public meeting and participating in a staff focus group. The CAAS is designed to help county operations and the broader community reduce greenhouse […]
A Healthier Tomorrow Starts With YOU Today! Employee Health Services (EHS) is excited to introduce FIRST FRIDAYS HEALTH SCREENINGS! Beginning February 2026, EHS will offer FREE health screenings for all active county employees. Available screenings include: Blood pressure checks Vision screenings Hearing tests Screenings will be offered from 2 to 4 p.m. on the first Friday of every month. Call Employee Health Services at 804-501-1600 to […]
Team Henrico events just got bigger and better – and we have registration discounts for amazing, upcoming road races and fun events. Please keep an eye on your General Notice emails, the Fitness and Wellness bulletin board, or join the Teams Group for more information and discount codes. You can also reach out to Fitness and Wellness, […]
Daylight Saving time begins at 2 am Sunday, March 8. Clocks move forward an hour
Learn practical strategies to help prevent falls and create a safer environment for the older adult you care for. In this session, a fall-prevention expert will share guidance on maintaining a safe home setup, while trauma injury specialists will discuss ways to improve balance, review important medication considerations, and outline additional techniques that can reduce […]
The statewide tornado drill will occur March 10, 2026, at 9:45AM. If your office has a weather radio, please turn it on and listen to the broadcast by 9:40AM and when you hear the alert, start your tornado drill at 9:45AM. If you do not have a weather radio, start your drill and enact your […]
Join the Henrico County Sheriff’s Office for a free community initiative to help educate parents and caregivers on possible signs of drug and alcohol use by teens. The event replicates a teenager’s bedroom to allow parents to search and try to find indicators of alcohol and drug use. Discover how alcohol and drugs can be easily hidden […]
Henrico County is seeking input from the community to support development of a Climate Action and Adaptation Strategy (CAAS), and employees can participate by providing feedback in an employee survey, attending a public meeting and participating in a staff focus group. The CAAS is designed to help county operations and the broader community reduce greenhouse […]
Join Capital Trees and Henrico County Parks and Recreation for a Volunteer Community Tree Planting! Sign up here: CF Engage Volunteer Sign Up Volunteers will help plant trees at Echo Lake Park, increasing Henrico’s tree canopy and enhancing biodiversity in the park. Following a thorough demonstration, volunteers will assist with removing burlap casings, placing trees, and filling […]
Teen Summit RVA is a high school leadership summit designed by teens especially for teens. You must be in grades 9th – 12th to register. Registration is FREE and open until full. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided. Participants will receive four (4) hours of community service, and event-branded merch. There will be prizes […]
The Henrico County Police Animal Protection Unit will hold its Spring Rabies Clinic on March 14, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eastern Henrico Government Center (3820 Nine Mile Road). Rabies vaccinations are $20 each, cash only! Cats must be in carriers. Pets from all localities are welcome. Registration and payment are done first inside […]
The Henrico Police Animal Shelter is hosting an outdoor pop-up pet adoption event (rain or shine). Cats, dogs and guinea pigs are looking for loving homes! Community members are invited to meet pets available for adoption and help future animals in need of care. Thanks to the sponsorships from Henrico Humane Society, Furbish Thrift and the William A. Harrison Jr. Foundation, […]
Representatives from the Henrico Department of Social Services will provide an overview of the Medicaid Long-Term Care application process, eligibility criteria, and services available to recipients, including paid personal care. A representative from Public Partnerships LLC will explain who is eligible to serve as a paid caregiver and guide participants through the steps to get […]
Join Capital Trees and HEART for a Volunteer Community Tree Planting! Volunteer Duties Come learn about and implement an innovative planting technique called the Miyawaki Method of Reforestation. The method involves planting young trees (whips) very close together to create a mini-forest that matures years faster than traditional reforestation methods. Volunteers will assist with planting 2500 […]
Susan Greenbaum has committed the first sin of musicians: She quit her day job. After working as a corporate executive in Fortune 500 companies, Susan traded her power suits for performing. Susan is a Henrico Theatre mainstay and the recipient of several songwriting awards. Tickets are on sale now for $10 each. Go to henricolive.com or visit the […]
Join Capital Trees and HEART for a Volunteer Community Tree Planting! Volunteer Duties Come learn about and implement an innovative planting technique called the Miyawaki Method of Reforestation. The method involves planting young trees (whips) very close together to create a mini-forest that matures years faster than traditional reforestation methods. Volunteers will assist with planting 2500 […]
Henrico County is hosting a Community Connections Day on Saturday, March 21 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Oakmeade Apartments, 300 Airport Place. Come out and join the fun! Guests will enjoy: Free meal for the first 200 attendees Free barber haircuts – provided by 4BKutz Employment opportunities DJ and dancing Fire truck Naloxone […]
Henrico 4-H Farm Graze will offer a free, family-friendly event Saturday, March 21 to celebrate agriculture and community, with live farm animals and hands-on educational activities. Henrico 4-H Farm Graze will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at Deep Run Park and Recreation Center, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway. Organized by Henrico 4-H Youth Development, […]
Gigi Amateau, Trauma-Informed Care Lab Director for the VCU Department of Gerontology and the Virginia Center on Aging, will lead this Caregiver Speaker Series session, Preventing Caregiver Burnout: The Value of Self-Care. This session will explore caregiver fatigue and offer practical strategies to prevent burnout, highlighting the importance of self-care and techniques caregivers can use at […]
Studio Sessions for the Best Products Reimagined site and the Brook Road Corridor will be held at Burnette Hall Conference Room 173, Reynolds Community College Parham Road Campus – 1651 East Parham Road, Henrico VA 23228. To get involved, please contact the individuals listed on the project webpage.