Players of all levels are invited to join a casual group to roll the dice in the popular game of strategy and luck. WRL will have a couple of boards on hand, but if you have one, bring your own backgammon board. 2nd Saturdays through January, with a fun tournament in February.
Take your word processing to the cloud! Learn the basics of navigating Google Docs—similar to Microsoft Word, but completely web-based and free to use with a Gmail account. Prerequisites: ability to use a mouse and keyboard. Seating is limited, please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.
Decorate a ceramic owl in the Teen Room. For ages 13-18. No registration required.
Dance through the decades at Alewerks. Almost every Saturday during January and February, a new decade will be honored! This Saturday night will be 1960's themed! Come decked out in your best 1960's outfit and enter into a chance to win a $30 gift card! S&A Entertainment will be DJing and offering Karaoke. Get up,...
Reading is even more fun when you can share it with a fluffy, four-legged friend, and it’s a great way for beginning readers to practice with a patient audience. Drop in to read a story to trained therapy dogs, no registration required.
Join Historic Area Religions Together (HART) and the Rainbow Puppets for an afternoon celebrating tolerance and kindness. Watch “The Search for Gold,” a show about a team of adventurers following a map that leads them to the greatest treasure of all, then join HART for a reception to learn more about Stand Up for Yourself...
Join us for this beginner’s class on how to use the Makerspace’s new embroidery machine! For ages 13+. Spots are limited for this hands-on class so please call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.
This film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, enjoy light refreshments, and have a discussion after the film. January 16: A Bear Named Winnie (2004) PG During the First World War, a soldier with the Canadian Veterinary Corps adopts an...
Cena con Cuentos es un programa de lectura en español para familias hispanohablantes con niños de 0 a 10 años de edad. Se ofrece dos veces por mes: el primer martes (menos en enero) en Grove Christian Outreach Center (8800 Pocahontas Tr) y el tercer martes en el Stryker Center (412 N Boundary St), de...
Check out Open Mic Night at the L.A.B. Tuesday night with Nadia Koz. It's free to participate, and free to watch! If you're looking to perform, be sure to show up early so you can sign up. Performers are given 15 minute sets and sound is provided. Open Mic Night is about exploring new music,...
After the Hurricane, by Leah Franqui Santiago Vega escaped his poor and emotionally abusive Puerto Rican family through hard work. A stellar student, he went to Stanford and Yale Law, and on to a successful career. But mental illness and a move back to San Juan alienate him from his daughter Elena. After his disappearance...
Connection Support Group is for people living with a mental health condition.