The family-run store specializing in DIY projects, tools and parts is heading to Short Pump this month.
Minnesota-based Roller Woodworking & Hardware has opened its first Richmond store at 11639 W. Broad St. At the end of March, the 7,762-square-foot retail showroom features thousands of products, and its state-of-the-art classrooms are used for hands-on courses for woodworking and DIY enthusiasts of all skill levels.
"Richmond is a great city with a strong carpentry community, and we love having a new resource to help woodworkers and home improvement enthusiasts with their projects," said Joe Kester, Rockler's vice president of retail sales. It prides itself on providing a fun shopping experience. with shop professionals helping teach fun courses to advertise.
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Rockler's in-store learning center. The same area will be used for rooms during the opening of the short pumping station in March 2023.
Rockler Shops sells woodworking tools. The brand has developed more than 1,000 unique products for the craftsman and regularly introduces new tools, gadgets, equipment and workshop supplies.
In the store, shoppers will find power tool brands such as Festool, SawStop, Laguna, Skil, Powermatic and JET.
A short location of the ship's pump reveals another location for timber sales. The store has boards, panels, veneers, veneers and counter cuts for woodworking and DIY projects. Shops can cut boards for free.
In-store classes are taught year-round by a professional woodworking team, and participants help build items like pens, bowls and cheese boards.
Celebrating its 68th anniversary this year, Roller has more than 40 retail locations in 25 states and an extensive online shopping catalog. The Short Pump location will be Rockler's second location in Virginia after opening a location in Fairfax last year.
Top five weekend events: St. Patrick's Day, Hardywood, O'Toole's, and more.
Patrick's Day weekend at O'Toole's
Thursday Saturday
O'Tolley's St. Patrick's Day celebrations begin. Patrick's Day in Ireland starts at 5pm on Thursday and allows Catholics to drink alcohol during their fast to break their fast. Bagels, Irish bands and specialties such as corned beef and cabbage, shepherd's pie and fish and chips all day Friday and Saturday. Music starts at 11:00 a.m. Friday and 1:00 p.m. Saturday at 4800 Forest Hill Ave. (804) 233-1781 or https://otoolsrestaurant.com
Virginia Opera "La Traviata"
Friday and Sunday
"La Traviata" - the eternal love story of famous Parisian prostitute Violetta, who leaves her past behind to find true love with Alfredo, whose relationship is threatened by her family's disgrace, is addressed to the Dominion Energy Center. Friday at 8pm and Sunday at 2:30pm at 600 E. Grace St. Tickets start at $25. (804) 592-3330 or www.dominionenergycenter.com
Brewpub St. Patrick's Day Celebration Answers
Saturday
The answer is that the pub is celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Patrick's has three food trucks outside, including Eat My Eggroll and Noah's Rockin' Buns, and a beer trailer serving a variety of drinks, including a special holiday release. noon - 6 p.m. 6008 W. Broad St. Free entrance tickets; Pay for what you use. (804) 282-1248 or theanswerbrewpub.com
Circus acrobatics
Saturday
The circus comes to town as Acrobats of the Circus-tacular take over the Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center for a spectacular night of acrobatics, crafts and imagination with family-friendly performances by aerialists, contortionists, firemen and more. 7-9 pm 2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen. $40 (804) 261-2787 or www.artsglenallen.com
St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Hardywood West Creek
Saturday
Head to Hardywood West Creek to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Patrick's Day is filled with live music, Irish dancing, Irish food trucks, lots of Irish red beer for fun and much more. 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM, 820 Saint Ave. Join for free; Pay for what you use. (804) 420-2420 or www.hardywood.com
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