Lewis Ginter's GardenFest of Lights

Submitted by Lisa Adams

Lewis Ginter's Festival of Lights is fun for all ages. It is one of my favorite things to do during the Christmas season. Experience it for the first time or make it a yearly tradition for you and your family. Lewis Ginter even offers "GardenFest for Fido" with the small $2.00 per dog donation benefiting the Richmond SPCA. Every year the exhibits are different. The park is not huge so little ones will have an opportunity to see all there is to see. There are special days like Caroling Tuesday and Crafty Wednesdays, which will provide opportunities to experience different things as you take in the park. Be sure to check their event calendar so you won't miss out on any of the fun.

Lewis Ginter is located at 1800 Lakeside Avenue Richmond, VA 23228

Pictures: Fall Fest & MOW Pet Food Drive

Mark Adams & Associates

 On October 20th, 2013 at Fall Fest, Mark Adams & Associates collected pet food to benefit FeedMore's Meals on Wheels for Pets. We collected 665 lbs of pet food and $103 in donations in 3 hours. We'd like to thank everyone who contributed to this lesser known FeedMore program. We posted a few pictures from the event here. To see more photos, please visit and like us on our Facebook page.

Amy Baker and Mark Adams

Mark Adams and Sarah Hudson

Greg Cowart, with Movement Mortgage

Mark Adams

Winner of our BIG PUMPKIN Giveaway, The Kennedy Family of Glen Allen

The Scoggins Family

The cutest Yak ever!

Baby pigs at the Petting Zoo
 

Pearl's Cupcake Shoppe

 

Submitted by Lisa Adams

Pearl's Cupcake Shoppe

5812 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226

 

I love cupcakes but truth be told, there are only two of us in our house so I rarely make them. Who needs all that yumminess sitting around the house tempting them? Not me! That's what makes Pearl's so good. You can buy a single cupcake or a dozen, all the same flavor or mix it up. Today, for my birthday, Amy Baker got me six cupcakes in a variety of flavors. Of course, I had to share with my team members (but I didn't want to) so I picked my favorite, the chocolate taste of heaven with coconut topping. I'm not sure what they use in the frosting because it doesn't seem like frosting at all. It is light, airy and tastes a bit like marshmallow fluff topped with a generous amount of coconut. To say I love this cupcake would be an understatement. It's been a mere 2 hours and I am already dreaming of my next one. Good thing I gave the rest of the box away or I'd be sneaking bites under my desk as I type this.

 

I highly recommend Pearl's and their wonderful cupcakes.

 

 

Glorious Christmas Nights Production - A Storybook Christmas

Submitted by Lisa Adams

If you have never checked out, West End Assembly of God's Christmas Production, then let this be the year that you do. It is always the highlight of my Christmas season and I can't recommend it enough.  Every year WEAG, as it is affectionately known by the community, puts on a spectacular production filled with song, great stories, flying angels, elaborate sets and costume changes and always included is the message of the true meaning of Christmas. Children will be mesmerized as will the adults. The cast is incredibly talented and it is entirely made up of volunteers. The tickets this year are $18 a piece and all the money earned, goes towards funding WEAG's local and global outreach and missions programs. Check out the web site and get your tickets as soon as they go on sale October 7th. I'm sure it will become the highlight of your Christmas season, too.

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Meet the Team at Mark Adams & Associates

 

Mark Adams
Associate Broker and Listing Specialist  I am an Associate Broker with Keller Williams Richmond West. My team and I specialize in residential properties in Henrico, Hanover, Goochland and Chesterfield Counties as well as the city of Richmond and the surrounding areas. We help individuals and families buy and sell homes and are well trained in relocation procedures. Working with people moving in and out of our area is truly a pleasure. The additional paperwork involved with relocation is no problem as my team and I are well versed in both buyer and seller side relocation procedures. We also help people who are facing foreclosure. If you are facing foreclosure or feel you are headed in that direction due to a financial hardship or extenuating circumstances, give us a call. We have options for you. Call us today at 804-237-8585 and we will be happy to help you or your referred friend, family member or client with all their real estate needs.  

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Direct: 804-237-8585
Email: office@markadamsteam.com

Amy B. Baker, Buyer Specialist

Amy has been a licensed Realtor since 2003. Prior to making the transition to real estate, she was the Executive Director of The Innovation Groups, a non-profit local government association. A Richmond native, she offers our clients unique insight into the Richmond housing market. When asked why she enjoys being a Realtor she says, "There is just something so rewarding about connecting with clients and helping them find the perfect home."

KellyLynn Durrence, Client Care Manager

KellyLynn worked as a real estate paralegal for 13 years. Now she acts as the liason between attorneys, inspectors and agents associated with a transaction. Not only does she have a great understanding of the legal process but she takes great care to see that our clients understand exactly what is happening every step of the way throughout the closing process.



Lisa Adams, Marketing and Operations

Lisa has been working on the team since 1999 and has been licensed since 2002. Working behind the scenes, she is in charge of the marketing materials used to promote your home. Entering MLS listings and enhancing the multitude of web sites we use, are just some of the tasks that she handles daily. Her main objective: to showcase your home and attract the greatest number of potential buyers in the shortest amount of time.

 

 

 

Thai Flavor Restaurant

Thai Flavor in Glen Allen

Submitted by Lisa Adams.

 

 



Vegetarian Pad Kee Mao

About a year ago, my friend Shelly introduced me to Thai Flavor. It's not a big restaurant but its dishes are big on flavor. After just one meal, I knew I would be back again and again. I became a vegetarian in January 2013 so quite a few of the restaurants I loved now had nothing to offer me. Not Thai Flavor. They can pretty much make any dish vegetarian by omitting the fish sauce and swapping out the meat for tofu. My friends, who eat meat, love the variety too. My favorite dish is the Vegetarian Pad Kee Mao; it's a no meat version of drunken noodles and with every bite it just gets better and better. I will get it to go and order an extra order of mixed veggies cooked in the sauce and it is plenty for 2 people to share. I also highly recommend the Spicy Chili Basil. Of course, you don't have to take my word for it. Check out the comments on Yelp and be sure to visit soon.