Legendary Santa: He arrives to hear Christmas wishes Friday (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) at the Children’s Museum of Richmond. Visits to Santa are free; $7-$8 for museum entry. 474-7009 or 474-2667. Daily (hours vary) through Dec. 24.
  GardenFest of Lights: They’ll flip the switch on more than a half-million lights at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on Friday at 5:30 p.m. $6-$10; $4-$5 for garden members. (804) 262-9887. Daily 5-10 p.m. through Jan.11 (except Dec. 24-25).

Balancing budgets: The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors and the School Board will meet with the county’s legislative delegation today to discuss the projected $60 million shortfall for fiscal 2011 at 4:30 p.m. at the Eanes-Pittman building, 6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield. Public-input meetings on the budget are set for today at Clover Hill High School, tomorrow at Salem Church Middle School, and Thursday at Manchester Middle School. All start at 7 p.m.

Finance: CarMax Inc. releases second-quarter financial results on Tuesday.
  Steady? The Federal Open Market Committee announces the results of its rate-setting meeting Wednesday at 2:15 p.m.
  Quiet time: After months with no noise laws, the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors will look to adopt a noise ordinance for the county on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the county’s public meeting room at Iron Bridge and Lori roads.

Poetic Principles: Betty Adcock opens the series with readings from her award-winning works, Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ Pauley Center. $5-$8. 340-1405.
  Constitution Day: Lynne Cheney, wife of former Vice President Dick Cheney and author of several children’s books on U.S. history, serves as keynote speaker for a Constitution Day celebration at Montpelier.

World travels: President Barack Obama is in Moscow beginning today for talks with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
  Hit-and-run case: Today, Richmond authorities will ask a grand jury to indict Bryan Christopher Shull, 36, of Chesterfield County on charges of bribing a witness, attempted procurement of perjury, and obstruction of justice. Shull already is charged with involuntary manslaughter and hit-and-run in the death of 15-year-old Tiara Rosa.