The community is invited to hear motivational speaker Chris Skinner speak on how he transformed his life after an accident that caused him to become a quadriplegic.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18^th

7:00 p.m.

J. R. Tucker High School Auditorium

2910 N. Parham Road

Free to all members of our Henrico County Community

(a donation box will be available to support the J.R. Tucker PTSA who’s supporting this program.)

After hearing Chris’ incredible story of overcoming devastating disabilities, thousand of students and adults have been inspired to say,” Yes, I can!” Using a PowerPoint presentation of graphic images from his own personal struggle to survive and thrive, Chris shows us how much we can really do. As human beings we all possess the ability to reach deep down inside of ourselves to fulfill whatever dreams, ambitions, goals, and desires we have.

Chris delivers a profoundly motivating message. He talks about:

• The awesome privilege of life
• Making the most of one’s life
• Bringing your very best, and nothing less
• The power to chose success in your job and in your life

Chris describes his journey of returning to school after his accident with a pitiful .8 GPA, “earned” between parties. He finished his last four semesters on the Dean’s list and completed his Master’s Degree while adapting to his new life as a quadriplegic. Chris started his own successful corporation and foundation after leaving school. He is fast becoming one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the country.

Chris leaves you with this message:  The Choice is Yours.

Both Richmond Public Schools and Henrico County Schools are closed today, Friday, Feb. 5th.

p.s.  Really? Wow, it’s not even raining.

Would you all frequent a farmers’ market in Henrico County possibly located at the Lakeside Towne Center on Lakeside Avenue? If Peter Francisco gets his way, a project he’s been working on for the last three years, very well may become reality, possibly this Spring.

According to the Times-Dispatch:

Tonight, the Planning Commission will consider his request to allow the outdoor market in the parking lot on nearly 3 acres. And by next spring, Francisco hopes to have 11 vendors selling fresh produce a couple of days a week.

“They’re all about bringing community together,” Francisco said of farmers markets. “It’s a cultural experience for the young kids. It gives them a taste of where produce comes from.”…

…Members of the Hamlet Women’s Club were so excited about the idea that they started petitions in support of the request. Nearly 100 signatures were forwarded to county officials last week.

The Henrico County Board of Supervisors has raised the income limit allowing residents 65 or older or disabled to qualify for real-estate tax relief. The maximum household income for the Real Estate Advantage Program will increase from $52,000 to $62,000, beginning Jan. 1. The higher amount, approved last week, is part of a broader effort to make the program accessible to more residents. Property owners can qualify if their net worth is $350,000 or less, excluding the value of their home and 10 acres. For details, call (804) 501-4263. [via]

6:30 to 9:30pm – Henrico County candidates forum including board of supervisors and school board candidates for all magisterial districts. J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, The Gallery, Basement Room 1, Maggie and Dimitri Georgiadis Hall, 1651 E. Parham Road. Sponsor: The Henrico Business Council. [via]

Henrico County could take a step next week toward mandatory water restrictions. The board of supervisors is scheduled to vote Tuesday on an emergency ordinance that would authorize the county manager to require customers to restrict their use of public water if flows on the James River fall to certain levels, said Arthur D. Petrini, the county’s director of utilities. Mandatory restrictions, which also would apply to customers in Goochland and Hanover counties who get their water from Henrico, could be in place within one to three weeks if there is no substantial rain, he said. [via]