Ed 419: Pickle Party, Toe Bean Tuesday, Equine Rescue
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Hi, hello!
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it hundreds of times over: One of my favorite ways to get the scoop on the scuttlebutt around town is from you. I mean, our whole vibe here is “chit-chat at happy hour,” and what kind of good chit-chat doesn’t have a two-way convo going, you know?
That said, reader Noah Johnson over at SOL Day Party recently reached out to tell us about this new thing he and his party people are doing. If you didn’t catch the deets about the launch on our cal or in The Weekender, allow me to catch you up.
SOL is Richmond’s new daytime social experience for young professionals, bringing together music, community and, naturally, a whole lot of fun. This week, they’re taking over Byrdhouse Rooftop, and Noah sent along 10 *free* tickets for us to share with our members. Use code RVA100 to snag one here ASAP 🥳
But if you miss that opp, don’t fret. He also sent us code SOL15 for 15% off your ticket.
Either way, closin’ out summer on a high(rise) note, right? Have fun 🥂
Keep scrolling for RVA’s latest social news, including a celebration of Indian-American culture, Department of Public Utilities fixes, a new graphic novel, and more.
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WEATHER
Wednesday: Partly cloudy; high of 90°, low of 72°
Thursday: Afternoon thunderstorms; high of 91°, low of 70°
Friday: Thunderstorms; high of 82°, low of 69°
HAPPENINGS
Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 pm: MEDITATION & TAROT
Thursday, 7 - 11 pm: RVA BACHATA
Friday, 6 - 9 pm: FRIDAYS AT THE PAVILION
CITY GUIDES
1. 11 LOCAL MAKERS YOU’LL WANT TO ADD TO YOUR JEWELRY COLLECTION
2. STAY COOL IN A RICHMOND HEAT WAVE WITH THESE 7 INDOOR ESCAPES
3. 14 RICHMOND SPOTS TO WORK REMOTELY WHEN YOU’RE OVER YOUR HOME OFFICE
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RICHMONDER TO KNOW
Paperback Parlor: We love that mobile bookstores are on a roll these days, and there’s another one to ~put on your readers~ for in September! This indie pop-up based in New Kent is on a mission to bring books directly to New Kent, Richmond, and the surrounding areas with its grand opening happening September 12 from 12 to 5 pm at Brambly Park. Catch it and its hand-curated titles all around town from then on!
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SOCIAL NEWS
If you’re looking for a festive way to kick off the first weekend of fall, another reader let us know that Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue in Afton is hosting its annual Open House on Saturday, September 19, featuring guided hikes across its 172-acre farm. Day-trippers can enjoy horse meet-and-greets, a kids’ adventure hike (which is pay-what-you-will), bird watching, yoga and meditation, and tree exploration. Tickets start at $10. (Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue)
This really could make us blissfully jump on a trampoline. Sylvia’s Sisters received its largest donation of period products to date — nearly 200,000 tampons and pads from Kotex. The products are expected to serve up to 8,000 people across Central Virginia through schools, clinics, shelters, and other community organizations. ICYDK, Sylvia’s Sisters distributes about 500,000 period products annually to help address period poverty and improve access to menstrual hygiene supplies. (Richmond magazine)
ICYMI, you’ll want this on your calendar next year. Over last weekend, the inaugural Threads & Bridges Festival, hosted by the Rith Initiative at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, celebrated Indian-American culture and the community’s history in Virginia. The fest launched an oral history project featuring 10 Indian-American stories and included a pop-up exhibition, food, fashion, dance, live music, henna, children’s activities, and an artisan market. Def look for it in our roundup of summer festivals for the 2027 season. (Style Weekly)
For your end-of-summer TBR. Richmond artist and filmmaker Dash Shaw is releasing his new graphic novel, Like Swimmers, a COVID-era murder mystery set around Richmond’s art and cultural scene. The story follows a young woman investigating her brother’s mysterious death, moving through locations like Monroe Park, the ICA, and the Jefferson Hotel. Dash, a Richmond native and former Richmond Times-Dispatch illustrator, said the city’s affordability and growing comics community have helped support his creative work. The book launches locally Wednesday, August 19, with a party at Studio Two Three including a screening of the 1992 film Betty. (The Richmonder)
Double-check that bottom line. Richmond’s Department of Public Utilities is continuing to monitor its billing system after a series of issues following its May conversion to new Oracle software. Customers experienced payment processing problems and received incorrect bills, including hundreds of incorrect electronic bills in late July. DPU says it has addressed all known issues related to the system conversion but will continue monitoring the system in the coming weeks. (WRIC)
We’re lovin’ it. James Ford, a Ronald McDonald House Richmond volunteer and prominent Richmond community member, has been named one of four finalists for The NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. The national award recognizes NASCAR fans who make a difference through volunteer work supporting children’s causes, and public voting is open daily here until September 6. Each finalist’s organization will receive at least $25,000, while the winner will receive $100,000. (Press Release)
And speaking of NASCAR, Richmond Raceway made national news. Joey Logano won the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, beating Chase Briscoe for his second win of the 2026 season. The victory marked Joey’s third at Richmond and moved him up to ninth in the points standings, keeping his playoff hopes alive with two regular-season races remaining. The race featured a track-record 29 lead changes, while Chase (Briscoe), Chase Elliott, and Christopher Bell clinched playoff spots. The sold-out race marked the second consecutive year Richmond Raceway has sold out the event. (USA Today)
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Weekly Giveaway
The Schoolhouse Scout
The Schoolhouse Scout is here to make the Richmond private school admissions process a little less sweaty. Founded by Richmond native Allison Lu, the company offers personalized guidance and organizational tools to help families find the right fit for their child, from junior kindergarten through eighth grade. They also offer relocation support for families new to Richmond, including recommendations for preschools, camps, activities, and then some.
This week, we’re teaming up with The Schoolhouse Scout to give away The Schoolhouse Scout Organizational Guide! This up-to-date, exhaustive list of all private K-8 schools in the Richmond area is valued at $300 and includes a ton of useful information for parents considering applying, such as educational style, grades offered, tuition rates, extracurriculars, open house dates, admissions timelines, testing requirements, and more for over 40 schools.
To enter, tell us: About how many words can a standard wood-case pencil write before it is completely used up?
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Member Perks
The Schoolhouse Scout
Too excited to wait for the giveaway winner reveal? We’ve got a perk for that 🥳
As a member of The Richmond Experience, you get 10% off any consultative package! Just note you’re an RVAx member when you book.
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Hey, new members!
We’d like to welcome 10 new members this week: Adam W, Chapin T, Emilie K, Hannah R, Rahsan D, Florence T, Magen S, Martina J, Yosias H, and Katelyn P, we’re so glad you’re here!
It takes a village, so let us know if you have any questions, thoughts, feedback, tips, or recs! Thanks for reading edition 419 of The Weekly Insider.
Make good choices! 🍎
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