The Virginia General Assembly is in session through March to discuss important legislative matters including the state budget and vote on bills. Read more about visiting to observe in person or through streaming services the Virginia House of Delegates and State … [Read more...] about Virginia’s General Assembly session provides opportunities to advocate, learn, lobby
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Israeli Film Festival Entertains, Educates
The Weinstein Jewish Community Center's annual Israeli Film Festival aims to foster an understanding of Israeli culture and access to Israel’s young but thriving film industry. The festival features award-winning narrative and documentary films. Viewers can expect … [Read more...] about Israeli Film Festival Entertains, Educates
Scrap RVA Gives Crafters an Affordable Creative Outlet
SCRAP RVA: Richmond Creative Reuse Center must be what crafter heaven looks like. The non-profit arts and crafts store promotes sustainability, creativity, and community engagement by redistributing discarded material to the community for creative and educational … [Read more...] about Scrap RVA Gives Crafters an Affordable Creative Outlet
Election Day Food specials in the Richmond area
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 is Election Day in Virignia. Offices on the ballot include: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, House of Delegates, some local offices (varies by locality). See who is on your ballot by viewing the candidate lists.Get … [Read more...] about Election Day Food specials in the Richmond area
Celebrating Indigenous Culture in the Richmond area
The month of November is Native American Heritage Month. There are many ways to learn more about the history of indigenous people in Virginia. Encyclopedia Virginia has an online description of the history of the Monacan, Powhatan, Mattaponi, Pamunkey peoples. … [Read more...] about Celebrating Indigenous Culture in the Richmond area
Jewish New Year resources
Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year - begins Mon., Sept. 6, 2021 at sundown - ushering in ten days of prayer and reflection ending with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. To find religious services that are full of both rejoicing and … [Read more...] about Jewish New Year resources
Summer fairs and festivals around Richmond
Summer fairs and festivals around Richmond, Virginia give us a chance to get to know another culture, eat delicious food, hear live music and see our fellow RVA residents in all their diversity. Go to urban intersections, outdoor amphitheaters, parks, rivers, … [Read more...] about Summer fairs and festivals around Richmond
July Gardening Events Around Richmond
The month of July welcomes in the heat, humidity, and the start of summer harvests. There are only a few one-time gardening related events this month, but there are many recurring events and volunteer opportunities available. 🌺 Love flowers? See where to … [Read more...] about July Gardening Events Around Richmond
June Gardening Events
The month of June marks the beginning of summer. June 20 is this year's summer solstice, the day with the most daylight. This month we also celebrate National Pollinator Week from June 21-27, as pollinators are essential to the growth and success of our gardens. … [Read more...] about June Gardening Events
May Gardening Events Around Richmond
With the average last frost date now behind us, it is time to dig in to gardening and outdoor activities. May's offerings include a variety of activities, from farm swaps and plant sales, to garden concerts and virtual education. In addition to the many events you … [Read more...] about May Gardening Events Around Richmond
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