There are lots of things to love about RVA - and one of them is the many different types of restaurants dishing up everything you can imagine. And Richmond Restaurant Week is a week of testing out many of the locals. Okay - so it's not free and it's … [Read more...] about Richmond Restaurant Week: Coming Right Up!
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Dirt Cheap Activities for Earth Day
Earth Day falls on Wednesday, April 22, 2021. This year is special because it is the 51st anniversary of the event that was created to draw attention to the health of our planet. The theme this year Earth Day observances is Restore Our Earth. There are … [Read more...] about Dirt Cheap Activities for Earth Day
Volunteering around Richmond helps the community
Volunteering is a powerful way to make a change and an impact in the Richmond area. Now, with our fragile economy, it’s even more important to give back to community and help those in need. Volunteering has many benefits. It is a way to build a resume, have new … [Read more...] about Volunteering around Richmond helps the community
GRTC Seeks Transit Riders’ Input for Regional Transportation Plan
The Greater Richmond Transit Corporation (GRTC) invites the public to learn about ways the GRTC could grow in the next several years. As required by the Central Virginia Transportation Authority (CVTA) legislation, GRTC is currently in the process of … [Read more...] about GRTC Seeks Transit Riders’ Input for Regional Transportation Plan
FREE help for those in need of food, shelter and services
Many people in Richmond and beyond are experiencing financial difficulties. This listing of resources for people in crisis shows where to get food, housing, legal and other assistance. Please share this post to inform others of these resources. If you are … [Read more...] about FREE help for those in need of food, shelter and services
Richmond area Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day commemorative and service events
Monday, January 18, 2021 marks Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. King was an American Baptist minister, Nobel Peace Prize winner and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. … [Read more...] about Richmond area Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day commemorative and service events
Virginia’s General Assembly session provides opportunities to advocate, learn, lobby
The 2021 Virginia General Assembly convenes January 13, 2021. The Governor of Virginia says he is launching plans to expand early childhood education for at-risk 3 and 4-year-olds, legalize marijuana equitably, automatically restore Virginians’ civil rights and … [Read more...] about Virginia’s General Assembly session provides opportunities to advocate, learn, lobby
Year-end Donations Can Save You Money on Taxes
How would you like to save money on your taxes and help someone at the same time? Donations to local charities can help you do just that. Things you no longer use may have tremendous value for others. Clothing, shoes, books, electronics, furniture, and even cars … [Read more...] about Year-end Donations Can Save You Money on Taxes
Bridging RVA’s Christmas Day Dinner serves those in need with the help of volunteers
The organization Bridging RVA has been serving a totally FREE Christmas Day dinner to thousands of Richmonders in need for a number of years. This year the structure will be a little bit different. The location will be the same – Temple Beth Ahabah at 1111 West … [Read more...] about Bridging RVA’s Christmas Day Dinner serves those in need with the help of volunteers
Giving Heart Thanksgiving Feast
The Giving Heart Community Thanksgiving Feast is a Richmond tradition, providing food and fellowship to all who need with the help of donations and volunteers on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2020. For those in need and with the help of those … [Read more...] about Giving Heart Thanksgiving Feast
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