February

Feb. 4
Healthy Lifestyle Expo
This event, presented by CBS channel 6 and VCU Medical Center, will feature celebrities, yoga, fitness, healthy cooking demos and more
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Greater Richmond Convention Center
Cost: Free
Info: wtvr.com/health/healthylifestyleexpo

Feb. 11
Children’s Hospital Foundation Bowl-A-Thon
Come out and have some fun bowling while raising money for local children in this 18th annual event.
Time: noon to 4 p.m.
Place: AMF Shrader Lanes, 8037 Shrader Road
Cost: $250 per team of five bowlers
Info: (804) 228-5827

Becoming Stroke Wise
Kimberly Pinna, R.N., will discuss understanding stroke risk factors, warning signs, treatment and stroke prevention.
Time: 2 to 3 p.m.
Place: Richmond Public Library North Avenue Branch
Cost: Free
Info: (804) 646-6675

Feb. 17
Go Red for Women Luncheon
Local women share stories about their battles with heart disease in this event presented by the American Heart Association.
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Place: The Jefferson Hotel
Cost & Info: (804) 965-6529

Feb. 18
Handbags for Hope
Help spread awareness of domestic violence and support the efforts of Safe Harbor.
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Place: Science Museum of Virginia
Cost: $25
Info: h4hrva.com

Feb. 18, 19
Virginia Women’s Expo
The best in local shopping, fashion, entertainment, food, travel, health, cosmetics and more. Time: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Place: Greater Richmond Convention Center
Cost: $10
Info: (800) 332-3976

Feb. 23
A Healthy Heart: Achieving Cardiovascular Fitness
Featuring Dr. Michael Arcarese.
Time: 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
Place: ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center, 11621 Robious Road, Midlothian
Cost: Free
Info: (804) 320-3627

Feb. 24, 26
Virginia Wine Expo
Learn about, taste and buy Virginia fine wine and specialty foods.
Time: Friday and Saturday events begin at noon; Sunday events begin at 10 a.m.
Place: Greater Richmond Convention Center
Cost:  Advanced weekend pass is $60
Info: virginiawineexpo.com

Feb. 25
Very Vegas Fundraiser
Enjoy an evening of dancing, casino games and delicious fare in support of Children’s Hospital of Richmond.
Time: 7 to 11 p.m.
Place: Downtown Richmond Marriott
Cost: $55, single ticket; $100, couple ticket
Info: (804) 228-5934

Have a Heart Red Dress Gala
A benefit for the American Heart Association; evening will include dancing, food, a silent auction and giveaways.
Time: 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Place: Hopewell Moose Lodge
Cost: $25
Info: bgoodman58@aol.com