BULLETIN BOARD: Home & Garden Calendar

Calendar of events relating to homes and gardens

Holiday Shoppers' Fair: 15 Richmond-area museum stores collaborate with an unusual array of gifts for sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today and tomorrow at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. Free; sale proceeds benefit participating museums. (804) 262-9887.

Virginia Christmas Show: Artisans and crafters, specialty foods, cooking demonstrations and more, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. today and tomorrow and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at the Showplace, 3000 Mechanicsville Turnpike. $1.50-$7. (434) 372-3996.

Craftsmen's Christmas Classic: More than 400 artists and craftsmen jumpstart holiday shopping, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. tomorrow and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E. Laburnum Ave. $1-$7. (336) 282-5550.

Holiday Premier Evening: New holiday gifts and décor plus how-to demonstrations on bow making (5:30 p.m.), decorating with fresh greenery (6:15 p.m.) and creating a holiday centerpiece (7 p.m.), refreshments, live music and more, 5-8 p.m. today at Great Big Greenhouse & Nursery, 2051 Huguenot Road. (804) 320-1317.

Lewis Ginter programs: Increase your gardening know-how with programs at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave.:

Living Soil for Organic Kitchen Gardens, two-part class 9-11 a.m. tomorrow and 9-11 a.m. Nov. 14, $40-$60 both sessions, $20-$30 single session.

Botanical Decorations for the Holidays, workshop 5-7 p.m. Thursday, $45-$55.

Exciting Evergreens for Low Maintenance Landscapes, 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 14, $30-$40.

Registration required for all classes. To register or for course information, visit http://www.lewisginter.org or call (804) 262-9887, ext. 322.

Women With Nails: Do-it-yourself fun with how-to demos on getting your home ready for winter, decorating, painting and much more; refreshments; prizes; and activities, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. tomorrow at The Habitat Store, 1221 Harris St., Charlottesville. For schedule of activities, see http://www.cvillehabitatstore.org. Free. (434) 293-6331.

"In a Virginia Garden" Plant Exchange: Bring plants, bulbs, gardening supplies and other garden gear to exchange in an event sponsored by University of Mary Washington and Stafford Cooperative Extension, 9 a.m.-2:30 a.m. tomorrow in UMW Ball Circle, Fredericksburg. (540) 658-8000.

Holiday Celebration for Orchid Lovers: Richmond Orchid Alliance potluck meal event features plant sale, Orchid Doctor consultations, orchid art and more at 2 p.m. Sunday at Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St. Free. (804) 794-2417.

Plant the Holiday Spirit: Seminar offered by Chesterfield County Cooperative Extension on planting bulbs and live greens for holiday decorating and beyond, 3-4:30 p.m. or 6:30-8 p.m. Monday at Clover Hill Library, 6701 Deer Run Road. Free; registration required. (804) 751-4401.

Champagne 'n' Shopping: A glass of champagne or sparkling cider, music, door prizes and gift-worthy shopping for the holidays, 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. (804) 262-9887.

Golden Hammer Awards: Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods-sponsored event recognizing excellence in preservation includes cocktail buffet and awards ceremony -- and bowling, 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday at Plaza Bowl, 523 E. Southside Plaza $65 each, $100 per couple in advance; $75 each, $125 per couple at door. http://www.richmondneighborhoods.org or (804) 644-5040.

Master Naturalist Info: Riverine Chapter, Virginia Master Naturalists, conduct an information session on the Master Naturalist training program, 7 p.m. Thursday at Tuckahoe Library, 1901 Starling Drive. For more information, e-mail or (804) 741-9126.

R-Home for the Holidays: Richmond Magazine event featuring holiday marketplace; wreaths created by artists; reception; and appearance by HGTV guest designer, former Martha Stewart Living style editor and House Beautiful decorating editor Eddie Ross with holiday decorating ideas and demos of holiday projects, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 16 at Virginia Historical Society, Kensington and Boulevard. $15, reservation required; benefits School of Richmond Ballet scholarship fund. (804) 355-0111, ext. 318.

Deck the Halls: Silent auction of decorated wreaths, tabletop arrangements and other seasonal items created by local floral designers, garden clubs and Maymont volunteers plus design demonstration, tea and light refreshments, 10-11:30 a.m. Nov. 19 in Maymont's Garden Hall, Hampton Street entrance. $10-$15; register by Nov. 18. Proceeds benefit Maymont. http://www.maymont.org or (804) 358-7166, ext. 310. --Compiled by Pat Row

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