Families

The Last Kitten

Submitted by Sarah Clinton, Community Manager, Richmond Animal League

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012, 4:30pm

Regina has been at Richmond Animal League her whole life. All 10 months of it.

Regina was born last May, just as kitten season was beginning. A tiny black kitten, she watched the hustle and bustle of daily activity at RAL, observing as other pets found their forever homes. Somehow, no one ever came for Regina.

As they grew older, Regina and her littermates graduated from the lobby of RAL to the adult cat room, where she and a dozen other teenage cats had the run of the place. Again, she watched as her playmates were adopted, and once again, she remained behind.

Regina is now the youngest cat in the adult cat room. The last kitten. Maybe it’s her black coat, or her quiet personality, but she hasn’t found the right home yet.

As animals shelters across the city prepare for the tidal wave of kittens that will arrive in a few weeks as kitten season 2012 begins, Regina continues to hope that her family will come looking for her.

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Valentine's Day Science

Submitted by Nancy Tait on Thursday, February 9th, 12:00 pm

On Valentine's Day we celebrate romance, love, and loyalty. These concepts extend past the human species. In fact you may be surprised at the animals who mate for life. Check this video and we, at the Science Museum of Virginia, wish you wonderful Valentine's Day!

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LiveSky - Space Junk!! Is Earth a Hoarder?

Submitted by Nancy Tait on Wednesday, February 8th, 10:00 am

From the makers of junk food and junk mail...comes...SPACE JUNK! Tens of millions of objects floating in orbit around our planet. How did they get there? Can we clean them up? Do they pose a threat to our astronauts or even here on Earth? Come see what Science Museum of Virginia astronomers and TV's Matt Paxton have to say about Earth's history of hoarding objects for decades!! After the show, weather permitting, we will point telescopes into the vastness of space and see things with our own eyes! LiveSky is on Friday, February 17, at 6 pm at the Science Museum of Virginia. $5 or free for Museum members.

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Jupiter: a Gaseous Giant

Submitted by Nancy Tait on Monday, January 16th, 9:30 am

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system! Not by a little, but by A LOT! This gas giant is a very intense place filled with massive stirrings and swirling layers of gases. This giant also has 64 moons and a giant storm that has been brewing for centuries! Join us and learn more about this massive planet on Jan 20, 2012 only at the Science Museum of Virginia. In the meantime enjoy this cool video!

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Bad Predictions - Albert Porta's End of the World!

Submitted by Nancy Tait on Tuesday, January 10th, 9:30 am

In 1919 Albert Porta claimed the end of the world was at hand and explained why. It was a bad prediction - one you'll find memorable and enjoyable in the Science Museum of Virginia's new Bad Prediction video. Enjoy - and laugh a lot!

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Thanksgiving - Priceless Science

Submitted by Nancy Tait on Wednesday, November 23rd, 9:30 am

A big part of our Thanksgiving holiday celebration is the meal - with all the trimmings. Check out this video for some fun facts to mentally munch on while you await the big day!

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City to Hold Monthly Foster Parent Orientation

Submitted by Iva Petrosino, Community Web Producer

Sunday, August 21st, 2011, 12:35pm

On August 23, 2011, at 6 p.m., the City’s Department of Social Services will host its monthly foster parent orientation that will detail what it takes to become a foster parent. The orientation will be held at the department’s downtown office at 900 East Marshall Street.

There are children in the Richmond community that need help now and the Department of Social Services is looking for foster parents to provide loving and nurturing homes. Foster parents are also needed to offer recreational and enrichment activities that promote healthy development and to support the everyday ups and downs that all children experience.

Those interested in attending should call 646-KIDS (5437) by August 22, 2011 to register.

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