Kwanzaa begins

Celebrated every year from December 26 through January 1, Kwanzaa is a week of festivities honoring African American culture and heritage. Friends and family gather each day to give thanks, exchange gifts, and share feasts. The holiday was created in 1966, during a time period when many Black people faced unfair treatment because of their skin color. […]

Retirement Roundup Series

virtual

Attend an online seminar for your County of Henrico 457 Retirement Plan The more you know about your financial picture and your County of Henrico Plan, the more you can get out of it. To provide you with some important tools to help you make informed decisions, your Retirement Plan Advisor, Chip Richardson, is hosting […]

Winter Emergency Preparedness

Tuckahoe Area Library 1901 Starling Drive, Henrico, VA, United States

Henrico’s Advocate for the Aging is hosting a Winter Emergency Preparedness Event. Come learn ways to ensure you, your home, and your vehicle are prepared for a safe winter. Presenters will include representatives from the Henrico Office of Emergency Management, AAA, The State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of Insurance, and Dominion Energy. No registration is required. […]

MLK Jr. Day [CLOSED]

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year. Born in 1929, King's actual birthday is January 15. The holiday is similar to holidays set under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.  In […]

Henrico County Job Fair

Recreation and Parks Headquarters 6800 Staples Mill Road, Henrico, Virginia, United States

See the various positions around the County that are currently available, speak to employees, and schedule an interview!

Imbolc

Imbolic a Gaelic, Pagan, and Wiccan traditional festival that represents making way for spring and the rebirth of nature.

Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, marks the beginning of the lunar calendar in many East Asian cultures. Celebrated with vibrant parades, traditional performances, and family gatherings, it symbolizes the renewal of life and the ushering in of good fortune.

Ash Wednesday/ Lent begins

Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent on the Christian calendar. Its name is derived from the symbolic use of ashes to signify penitence.