Venture Richmond’s Friday Cheers concert series starts tomorrow night, happening on Fridays in May and June from 6:00pm to 9:30 p.m. on Brown’s Island. Admission is $5 or $10 depending on the show, children under 12 are free.
Valerie June with Devon Gilfillian open Friday Cheers tomorrow night.
This coming Friday (May the 4th, Star Wars Day), members of the 501st will be teaming up with Richmond Animal Care and Control for a Star Wars themed adoption special.
Adoption fees will be lowered from $100 to $4. If you or anybody you know is considering adopting a new best friend, now is a good time. Should have 5 or 6 costumed members of the 501st at the event (Chewbacca and Lord Vader will be making an appearance).
REMINDER Councilmember Agelasto is meeting with residents of the 5th District tomorrow (Thursday) night at 6:45pm at the Byrd Park Round House.
Agenda:
6:30pm Historic Marker Reveal
6:45pm GRTC Updates
7:00pm DPU Lead Abatement Program
7:20pm Budget & General Updates
7:40pm Q&A
The Sunday Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery is a fascinating once-a-month walking tour that explores the cemetery’s history, artwork, symbolism and famous residents. Plus, the weather looks like it’s going to be perfect this Sunday!
Sunday, April 22nd | 2-4 p.m. Reservations suggested. Visit thevalentine.org/tours for more information and tickets.
The Virginia War Memorial is holding an event Saturday called “Little Soldier Saturday”. It is aimed at children aged 3 to 8.
From the event page:
Spark your child’s love of history at our “Little Soldier Saturday.” This FREE program is tailored to meet the needs of young learners, encourage an appreciation of the past, and inspire creativity. Activities feature songs, stories, crafts, and movement, based around a theme or historic time period.
Parents/caregivers must remain with children at all times.
Free to attend but registration is required.
For questions, please call our education department at 804 786 9700.
From NBC12 news:
Another anti-gun violence school walkout is planned for Friday, and this one will include a rally at the Virginia State Capitol.
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The protest will begin at 10 a.m. with a school walkout to honor the Columbine victims. Then starting at noon a march will take place from Brown’s Island to the Capitol.
Police are expecting a crowd of about 10,000 people to participate, and are asking people who are normally in that area during the day to be patient and plan ahead due to the rally.
Who’s ready?
The church will be having a yard sale on April 21 in Pleasants Park. Community members are invited to set up their personal yard sale alongside the church for their own individual profits.
From the FaceBook event page:
LIPID
(Cary Street Rap Punk-Featuring Members of Kuni, Leather Daddy, and No Tomorrow)BUTT
(you already know them you already L.U.V. them)HAIRCUT
(you want it you need it ‘Shutting Down’ is a 7in you should bump almost daily)GUMMING
(new tape out on Not Normal!)BUFFALO TOFU BITES AT 8 MUSIC AT 9
8-10 dollars ALL OF IT FOR RRFP.
Portion of Gumming merch sales to RRFP.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project (RRFP) seeks to further Reproductive Justice by providing practical and financial support for abortion services in Virginia and surrounding communities. RRFP strives to be a resource to the community by engaging in grassroots advocacy for the full spectrum of reproductive rights.
More info: http://www.rrfp.net/
