🌱 Patch AM: Will you walk with Richmond neighbors at Monroe Park on October 17?

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In today's newsletter:

• Will you walk with Richmond neighbors at Monroe Park on October 17?
• How long will Barack Obama Elementary students stay at Pine Camp?
• How 700 new books will roll into Richmond neighborhoods

Also on today's calendar: The Triple Dipper and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 88, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Let's Make Strides Together: Join Sheilah Belle The Belle on Oct 17th (praiserichmond.com) — Richmond residents are invited to join Sheilah Belle The Belle's team for the 25th anniversary Making Strides of Central Virginia breast cancer walk at Monroe Park on October 17. The event raises funds for research and support services for patients and families. Whether you walk, donate, or spread the word, your participation directly strengthens local and national breast cancer efforts.
   

• Pine Camp Educare: Day two brings relief, lingering frustration for RPS parent (nbc12.com) — Richmond Public Schools students from Barack Obama Elementary are spending another day learning at Pine Camp Community Center while crews tackle mold and repair leaks at their building. One RPS parent appreciates the temporary Old Brook Road setup but criticizes district leadership for poor communication and long-term planning, urging more investment in aging school infrastructure and clearer contingency plans.
   

• VADOC — VADOC Donates More Than 700 Books to Richmond's Enchanting Bookmobile (virginia.gov) — Richmond's Enchanting Bookmobile just received more than 700 children's books from the Virginia Department of Corrections, collected at the agency's Richmond headquarters. The donation will help expand free access to books for kids and families across the Greater Richmond area, supporting literacy, imagination, and early learning through the nonprofit's mobile outreach.
   

📸 Around Richmond

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Richmond

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• The Triple Dipper →
  CSz Richmond Theater, 8906-H W Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23294,
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday August 29
• End of Summer Market at Strangeways →
  Strangeways Brewing RVA-Scott's Addition, 3110 W Leigh St, Richmond
  12:00 pm
• Gimme Gimme Disco →
  The Broadberry, 2729 W Broad St, Richmond
  9:30 pm
Sunday August 30
• RVA Adaptive Athletics Day →
  Henrico Sports & Events Center, 1 All Star Blvd, Glen Allen
  2:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Level Up with LaShawn
  Glen Lea Elementary The Oak Avenue Complex, 15 S Oak Ave, Highland Springs, VA 2307
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Henrico HEROES New Mentor Training
  Glen Lea Elementary Richmond, VA 23222
  4:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
• RVA Fitness Warrior (Free exercise class) @The Oak Avenue Complex
  Glen Lea Elementary 15 S Oak Ave, Highland Springs, VA 23075, USA
  6:00 pm
Friday September 4
• First Fridays →
  428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond
  5:00 pm
• Mighty Spark @ Virginia Cup →
  River City Sportsplex, 13030 Genito Rd, Midlothian
  6:00 pm
• Burlesque Bingo →
  Blue Bee Cider, 4811 Bethlehem Rd, Richmond
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Mighty Spark @ Virginia Cup →
  River City Sportsplex, 13030 Genito Rd, Midlothian
  8:00 am
• Liver Alone 2 →
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  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Last night my cat got out of my house while moving stuff in.
  I realized this morning when headed for work and looked a bit but couldn't find her. She is a 1 year old tuxedo cat, pretty small and very friendly… (Nextdoor Randolph)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
  Found on August 27, 2026 in Richmond, VA 23225 near Woodburn Rd and N Riverside Dr Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor Jefferson Terrace Community)

• Campus Apartments, LLC posted a job opening for Porter in Richmond. Apply here.
• SVM Services posted a job opening for Part-Time and Full-Time - Downtown Richmond - General Cleaning in Richmond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Richmond here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tuckahoe

• Henrico Crime Report: Aug. 17-23, 2026 (henricocitizen.com)

Mechanicsville

• Prince George Heritage Center hosts bluegrass concert Aug. 30 (progress-index.com)
• The Pipeline: Commercial real estate roundup for 8.28.26 (richmondbizsense.com)
• Losing Stock (richmondmagazine.com)

Glen Allen

• Henrico aims to tackle its serious speeding issue with new 'life-altering' program • Primrose School of Glen Allen celebrates groundbreaking at former Henrico Walgreens site (henricocitizen.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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