Weekend Top 5

River City Community Players will present "Crimes of the Heart" by Beth Henley at The Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Church, 11421 Gayton Road, on Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and on Feb. 22 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The three MaGrath sisters are back together in their hometown of Hazelhurst, Mississippi for the first time in a decade. The eldest, Lenny, never left Hazelhurst and is the caretaker of the sisters' grandfather. Middle sister Meg pursued fame as a singer in Los Angeles but has, so far, only found happiness at the bottom of a bottle. And Babe, the youngest, has just been arrested for the attempted murder of her abusive husband. Each sister must come to terms with the consequences of her own “crimes of the heart." Tickets to the first two shows (Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 22 at 2:30 p.m.) are pay-what-you-can. The remaining shows are $15 per ticket. The show concludes next weekend. For details, visit rivercitycommunityplayers.com.

The Henrico Humane Society will host its 24th Annual Pet Expo on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Richmond Raceway Complex. Over 50 vendors and exhibitors will be offering a variety of goods and services. Demos and activities are scheduled throughout the day, many of which involve pet participation, including a lure course, contests, pet photography, puppy races, and a blessing of the animals. There also will be a kids' area, dog adoptions, an auction, 50/50 raffle, and more. Admission is $8 online or $10 at the door for adults and $5 for kids ages 6-12. All proceeds benefit the Henrico Humane Society. For details, visit henricohumane.org/pet-expo.

Ryan Owenby of NOPE Compost Company will present a workshop on composting at Tuckahoe Library, 1901 Starling Drive, from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 22. Composting is a practical and environmentally friendly way of handling yard and kitchen waste and improving soil conditions in your garden. This program is held in partnership with Keep Henrico Beautiful. Admission is free. Click here for details or call (804) 501-1910.

A Black History Month program on Amaza Lee Meredith will take place Saturday, Feb. 22 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Meadow Farm's Parsons Community Center. The presentation will delve into the life of a little known regional architect, artist and educator by the name of Amaza Lee Meredith. Despite discrimination due to her race and sex in the Jim Crow-era South, Mazie would go on to create works in her field that still inspire many to this very day. Admission is free, and no registration is required. Click here for details or email sch107@henrico.gov.

Moments of Hope Outreach will host the Richmond North Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 4 p.m. at Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, 2300 Dumbarton Road in Lakeside. CNOY is a family-friendly walk to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness. There will be a 2K and 5K route to choose from. A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. Moments of Hope Outreach operates a resource center in the city of Richmond and a food pantry in Hanover County. It also offers community outreach such as health screenings, a bike shop, clothing and more. Click here for details, to register, or donate to the cause.

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