vol. 234 / it takes a village

vol. 234 / It Takes a Village

VOL. 234 / IT TAKES A VILLAGE

Meet this week's guest editor, Katie Kenyon! As Executive Director of Village Green RVA, Katie is dedicated to promoting food accessibility and providing comprehensive support for individuals and families in need. With her strategic approach, she has built partnerships across various sectors to ensure holistic community well-being.

Katie and her husband Danny have four children (ages 7 to 24) and have been foster parents through Richmond City Social Services. They are actively involved in the Greater Richmond area. When not working, you can find Katie enjoying a hazy IPA at Final Gravity or The Veil, exploring the local restaurant scene, or cheering on the Flying Squirrels.

Take it away, Katie...

Soul Vegan Block Party

This is a free event to introduce and promote a healthy and ethically conscious plant-based lifestyle in a positive environment to all people regardless of race, gender, age, or sexual orientation with a focus on uplifting communities of color.

Vitals:

Soul Vegan Block Party / Saturday, September 7, 1:00 - 7:00 pm / free / Abner Clay Park,119 W. Leigh Street

Richmond Brunch Weekend

Richmond Brunch Weekend is back! The fun kicks off on Friday, September 6th from 5:30 to 9:00 pm at Final Gravity Brewing Co. with food trucks, live music, swag bags for the first 100 attendees, vendors, and more! A portion of beer sales will go to support the lifesaving work at the Richmond SPCA. On Saturday and Sunday, enjoy brunch specials at one (or more) of the participating restaurants listed here, also benefitting the Richmond SPCA.

Vitals:

Richmond Brunch Weekend / Friday, September 6th - Sunday, September 8th / prices vary / restaurants listed here

Flying Squirrels - Last Home Game of the Season

The Flying Squirrels close out the 2024 season celebrating YOU, the fans! Gates open at 12:30 PM, with the first pitch at 1:35 PM, as the Flying Squirrels take on the Akron RubberDucks. Highlights include "Catch on the Field" from 12:45 PM to 1:05 PM for Squirrel Tails Kids Club members and their families (bring your own baseball or borrow one), and after the game, kids ages 14 and under can run the bases, presented by Richmond Family Magazine.

Vitals:

Flying Squirrels - Last Home Game of the Season / Sunday, September 8th, gates open at 12:30 pm, first pitch at 1:35 pm / $10 - $15 / The Diamond, 3001 N Arthur Ashe Blvd.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

More about Village Green.

For centuries, the village green was the heart of community life, where families gathered and supported one another. Today, Village Green RVA carries on that tradition by bringing together compassionate organizations to serve families in the Richmond area.

Housed in a renovated church, we collaborate with over 50 community partners to provide food accessibility, support for foster/adoptive families, single parents, seniors, and more. As a Feeding America partner, we prepare over 2,000 meals a month and offer free community spaces like workstations, a kitchen, and a playground.

Join us for our Gala on September 14 at 6:00 pm to support our work. Purchase tickets here. For more information, visit www.villagegreenrva.org or on Instagram and Facebook at Village Green RVA.

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Richmondclaire prendergastSeptember 5, 2024eat, meet, go