🌱 Sandston dentist just took on a major statewide leadership role.

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In today's newsletter:

• Sandston dentist just took on a major statewide leadership role.

Also on today's calendar: Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Comedy Tour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 45 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 54.
• Thursday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 85 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Business in brief: Oct. 5, 2026 (henricocitizen.com) — A Sandston dentist, Dr. Marcel G. Lambrechts Jr., has been installed as president of the Virginia Dental Association while continuing to practice at Seven Pines Dental in town. The broader Henrico business roundup also notes several new and renewed commercial leases across Glen Allen and surrounding areas, signaling ongoing growth that may interest Sandston residents who work, shop, or do business nearby.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sandston

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 15
• The Last Revel →
  The National, 708 E Broad St, Richmond
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Glen Allen H.S. Fall Choral Concert
  Glen Allen High School, 10700 Staples Mill Rd, Glen Allen
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• RVA Fitness Warrior (Free exercise class) @The Oak Avenue Complex
  Cashell Donahoe Elementary, 15 S Oak Ave, Highland Springs
  6:00 pm
• Specialty Center Open House: ACA Social Sciences - Tucker
  J.R. Tucker High School, 2910 North Parham Rd, Sandston
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• Specialty Center Open House: Center for the Arts - Henrico
  Henrico High School, 302 Azalea Avenue, Sandston
  6:30 pm
Monday October 12
• Henrico's Marching Band Showcase
  Hermitage High School, 8301 Hungary Spring Rd, Henrico
  5:00 pm
• Level Up with LaShawn
  The Oak Avenue Complex, 15 S Oak Ave, Highland Springs
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Richmond Business Opportunity Meeting (Every 3rd Thursday) →
  DoubleTree by Hilton Richmond Airport, 445 International Center Drive, Sandston
  6:00 pm
• Richmond, VA : Create Income Around Your Lifestyle (In Person) →
  DoubleTree by Hilton Richmond Airport, 445 International Center Drive, Sandston
  7:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Comedy Tour →
  The National, 708 E Broad St, Richmond
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• DANIEL'S LEATHER RICHMOND POP - UP SHOP →
  Sheraton Richmond Airport Hotel, 5501 Eubank Road, Sandston
  10:00 am
Sunday October 18
• 11th Anniversary Edition: Monthly PlanNet Marketing Richmond, Va →
  DoubleTree by Hilton Richmond Airport, 445 International Center Drive, Sandston
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Our child safety seat check-up event with Recreation & Parks has been rescheduled to tomorrow, Oct.
  6 from 9 a.m. to noon at Deep Run Park Recreation Center (9900 Ridgefield Parkway). Did you know that while most parents and caregivers are… (Nextdoor )
• LOST DOG PLEASE HELP ME FIND HER SHES FRIENDLY.
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• KOSMO MACHINE INC. posted a job opening for Lead Night Shift CNC Machinist in Sandston. Apply here.
• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Richmond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sandston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mechanicsville

• High school football: Trojans' turnaround is picking up steam (richmonder.org)

Richmond

• Dogs, cats, horses and more get blessed at Richmond-area churches (wtvr.com)
• Richmond street renamed for beloved Trinity Baptist Church pastor who 'lived what he preached' (wtvr.com)
• Twin doctors return to Richmond to lead the ER they once dreamed of running (thegrio.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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