Richmond, VA (WTVR)-Check out the Free Stuff I found for you this week. And check back often, I’m always adding new listings. Thanks. Cheryl
FREE EVENT: Celebrate Earth Day at a free even teaching ways to protect the environment. Enjoy a puppet show, make a craft from reused materials, and play games that promote reducing waste. Explore Three Lakes Nature Center and see special Earth Day displays featuring dinosaurs, birds, sharks, and more. This year, Sat, Apr 20, 1-4 p.m. Three Lakes Park is at 400 Sausiluta Drive in Henrico, VA .
FREE CONCERT: Henrico Concert Band Presents a free all-ages concert, “Let’s Go to the Movies”. In honor of the 75th anniversary of Henrico Theatre, the band will feature your favorite movie themes. Monday, April 22 7:30 p.m. at the Henrico Theater, 305 E Nine Mile Road, Henrico, VA . Reservations are required. Call 328-4491.
FREE DOCUMENTARY EVENT: A free screening and Richmond premiere of the documentary, SERVICE: WHEN WOMEN COME MARCHING HOME on Tuesday, April 23rd at Virginia Commonwealth University. Sponsored by Disabled American Veterans, the screening will be followed by a Q & A with the filmmaker and with the subject of the film, Sue Downes. The 6:30p.m. screening is in the VCU Commons Theater.
FREE ADMISSION: Henrico Public Library and Henrico Schools presents best-selling author and Virginian Adriana Trigiani on April 24th at 7p.m. at Glen Allen High School 10700 Staples Mill Rd. Doors open at 6:15p.m. , no tickets required. The subject is her novel, “The Shoemaker’s Wife”, and her talk will be followed by a book signing. Details [HERE].
FREE CELEBRATION: Riverview Baptist Church (2604 Idlewood Ave.) Gospel Choir Anniversary. Sunday, April 21, 4p.m. featuring the Imani Singers and the Richmond Youth Jazz Guild. Details [HERE].
FREE CONCERT: The American Youth Harp Ensemble, the Virginia Choristers and the Parish Choirs of St. Bridget Church in concert Friday, April 19th, 7p.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church. This will be a free concert with donations accepted at the door. Funds raised at this concert will help to defer expenses as these groups travel to NYC on April 27th to make their Lincoln Center debut.
FREE JAZZ: Monday nights, April 22-June 10th in the courtyard at Innsbrook. With some of your favorite local performers including Sharon Rae North, Steve Bassett, Desiree Roots and the Johnny Peyton Renaissance Band. Details [HERE].
FREE ADMISSION: Virginia Historical Society at 428 North Boulevard, Richmond always offers free admission. Don’t miss the new exhibit, “The President`s Photographer: Fifty Years Inside the Oval Office” . The exhibit features a variety of images of Presidents from Kennedy to Obama. The museum is open 10 to 5 daily, Sundays 1 p.m.. to 5 p.m. The exhibit is up through July 8th. Details [HERE].
FREE TOURISM APP: Use your mobile device to take a free smartphone tour of Richmond’s Capitol square, featuring audio clips for a dozen points of interest. The tour download is free through the end of April. Download the APP [HERE].
FREE CREDIT REPORTS: Get a free copy of your credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus. Your personal information is completely protected. This site is sponsored by Equifax,Trans-Union and Experian.
FREE PROGRAM: “Stories at the Museum” at the Virginia Historical Society. All ages welcome, every program will include a group reading of the selected book and a related craft activity. The one hour programs will take place the first and third Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m. Details [HERE].
FREE JAZZ: The Virginia Museum has free admission to it’s Jazz Cafe’ program Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jazz Cafe and general VMFA Museum admission are always free. Full performance schedule [HERE]
FREE FLAG CLEANING: Get your American flag cleaned for free at any Puritan Cleaners any day of the year at any of their 13 locations in the metro area.
FREE KIDS HAIRCUTS: JC Penney is offering free haircuts to children in Kindergarten-to-6th grade every Sunday.
FREE FOR ACTIVE MILITARY: Free annual passes to America’s National Parks (value $80) are now available to members of the military and their families free of charge. The pass allows entrance to more than 2,000 national parks, wildlife refuges and other public lands. The free pass will be made available for activated members of the National Guard and Reserves but not to military veterans or retirees. Military personnel can get the passes by showing their military I.D at any national park or wildlife refuge that charges an entrance fee.
FREE LESSON: Take a free introductory lesson; ice skating or ice hockey at either SkateNation Plus in Short Pump or Richmond Ice Zone in Midlothian.
LOTS OF FREE STUFF: How about getting and giving stuff free? The Freecycle Network is made up of nearly five thousand groups and nearly 70-thousand members around the world who are getting and giving away stuff free. Membership is free It’s a great way to recycle, get rid of items you don’t want, and get things you do.
FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION: The first full weekend of each month at CMOR(Children’s Museum of Richmond) for Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders.
KIDS EAT FREE: All children eat free at Quaker Steak & Lube Sundays through Thursdays, 4p.m. to 10p.m. The deal is good for children age 10 and under. The Richmond-area location is at 8000 W. Broad St.
FREE QDOBA: Children eat free at Qdoba on Sundays with the purchase of an adult entrée.
FREE KIDS MEALS: Kids eat free at McAlister’s Deli every Tuesday from 9 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entree. There are two locations in the Richmond area, Gayton Crossing and Westchester Commons in Midlothian.
FREE E-BOOKS: Harlequin books has a free offer for you. Download up to 16 free e-books. Click here for the link.
FREE STUFF: If you’re a Facebook member, a lot of restaurants are currently offering freebies, if you “like” them on Facebook. Search for your favorite and see if they have an offer. And while you’re on Facebook, stop by the CBS 6 page and “like” us too.
FREE FIREHOUSE SUBS: A lot of restaurants offer birthday clubs that you have to sign up for, to get freebies on your special day. At Firehouse Subs, just show up on your birthday with I.D with your birth date, and get a free medium sub. There are several locations in the metro area.
FREE ADMISSION: Enjoy free admission all year long to The Virginia Historical Society, with access to the museum galleries and research library. The museum is at 428 North Boulevard in Richmond.
FREE JEWELRY: The Silver Jewelry Club offers an assortment of free, pure sterling silver jewelry every day. From pendants to rings to earrings, all you pay is the shipping and handling.
FIND FREE WI-FI ACCESS: Want to know which local restaurants and coffee shops offer free wireless internet access? Get a directory for Greater Richmond or any city worldwide, by clicking here.
FREE LONG DISTANCE: Make free, 10-minute long distance and international calls to select locations, just by listening to a short, ten-second ad first. Get your local access number to “Freephone2phone” here.
FREE 411 CALLS: Never pay to call information again. 800-FREE-411 works for both residential and business listings across America. All you have to do is listen to a 10-second commercial before getting the listing you want, but the service is free.
FREE COMPUTER TECH HELP: If you have a problem with your computer, and no budget to fix it, Protonic offers free computer support and computer-related information online and by e-mail. This free service is manned by volunteers world-wide.
If you know of any event, or great free offer, e-mail is to me at freestuff@wtvr.com.
