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• Freedom on the Capital Trail Walking Tour | Mon., Oct. 10, Sat., Nov. 5 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Great Shiplock Park, 2803 Dock St, Richmond | Free | Join the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation for a 90-minute journey through Richmond history.

• Seasonal Garden Tour | Tue., Oct. 11 | 10-11 a.m. | 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond | $20.00 | Dress for the weather and enjoy a walk around the Garden in autumn.

• Chatham Rabbits | Wed., Oct. 12 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St., Richmond | $18.00 | Be among the first to hear the new album, “If You See Me Riding By,” at this seated show.
• Created Equal Film Series | Wed., Oct. 12 | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N Boulevard, Richmond | Free | Watch a documentary and discuss civil rights, human rights, and social justice in American history with fellow Richmonders.
• Women Impact Virginia Summit 2022 | Wed., Oct. 12 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond | $79.00 - $109.00 | Attend this women’s leadership summit in person or tune in to hear from panelists virtually.

• Boo & Brew: Isley Brewing Company Beer Garden | Thu., Oct. 13 - Sun., Oct. 16 | 4-8 p.m. | Ashland Berry Farm, 12607 Old Ridge Rd., Beaverdam | Free | Head to the farm for pumpkin pickin’, haunted tours, delicious brews, and family fun.
• Garden Glow | Thu., Oct. 13 - Sun., Oct. 23 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Maymont, 1700 Hampton St, Richmond | $7.00 - $17.00 | Starting at sunset, dramatic lighting transforms the historic architecture and gardens into a magical experience for all ages.
• Salute to Service: United States Navy | Thu., Oct. 13 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Virginia War Memorial, Richmond | Free | Celebrate the Navy’s 247th birthday and hear firsthand accounts at this Virginia War Memorial program.

• Craft + Design 2022 | Fri., Oct. 14 - Sun., Oct. 16 | 6-9 p.m. | Main Street Station, 1500 E Main St., Richmond | $10.00 - $90.00 | Visit Main Street Station for a weekend of craft, local food, fun and free artful activities for all ages.
• Virginia Opera presents “The Valkyrie” | Fri., Oct. 14, Sun., Oct. 16 | 8 p.m. | Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, 600 E Grace St, Richmond | $20.00 - $110.00 | Following the production of “Das Rheingold” last year, Virginia Opera continues the Norse mythology saga with a story about powerful gods + human emotion.

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• The Hardee’s just off Arthur Ashe Boulevard is closing after about a decade of service. The property is a half mile from the pending Diamond District development. The franchisee says he’s searching to add another Richmond Hardee’s elsewhere, though two others in the area have been leased as Chicken Fiesta locations. (Richmond BizSense)

• Broad Rock Elementary was highlighted in the New York Times for its focus on phonics when teaching young children to read. RPS has started a five-year literacy initiative with this method to get all students reading at or above grade level by third grade. The report also highlighted the Lit Limo’s 35,000 books distributed throughout the community. 📚

• Basket and Bike is holding special Halloween Rides on Sat. Oct. 29 + Sun., Oct. 30. The eight-mile route starts and ends at Upper Shirley Vineyards (600 Shirley Plantation Rd.) using the Virginia Capital Trail. Listen to scary stories, regional history, and stop for a haunting tour of the historic Edgewood Bed and Breakfast. 🚲

• Art 180 is hosting its final Easel event of the year. The public art pullup is Thurs., Oct. 20 from noon to 2 p.m. at the parklet on W. Marshall Street. Jowarnise Caston, the designer of this year’s Second Street Festival poster, will be creating a new piece of art that guests can watch being made from start to finish. 🎨
• Ever seen a bear walk a tightrope? How about an otter flip pancakes? Now is your chance. At the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU’s new Wonder Tower, local artist Matt Lively is painting a mural featuring animals of the James River doing imaginative activities. See how you can help bring the project to life. 🎨 *

• The Kickers have cinched their first regular season title for the first time in nine years after defeating Forward Madison this Saturday 1-0 in Wisconsin. The Roos will return to the River City for their final regular season match next Saturday against the Greenville Triumph. ⚽️ (Richmond Times Dispatch)
• We want to make sure that you’re catching all the sports coverage you need to join the conversation. As the fall season gets going, tell us what kind of sports content you want to see in RICtoday. The ball is in your court. 🏀

• Fans of recently discontinued 94-year-old Northern Neck Ginger Ale have created a group to petition the Coca-Cola company for its return. The drink had originally been produced by the Carver family in Sandston before the beverage corporation started producing it. The petition already has more than 1,000 signatures. (CBS6 News)

• Ashland’s annual “Light Up the Tracks” holiday event will start up on Sat., Nov. 19 + run through New Years Day. The mile-long display is themed after a vintage Christmas village, with special events throughout the season like the Christmas Market and Jolly Jaunt Bar Crawl. 💡

• World Mental Health Day — a day created in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health. Acknowledging this day can be as simple as taking several deep, grounding breaths or phoning a friend. If you’re looking for local resources, you can find them here, provided by the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

• Become bilingual — but make the learning process fun. Babbel’s bite-size, 10-minute lessons are designed to fit into your busy life, helping you learn a new language in as little as three weeks. Pro tip: Get 55% off your subscription for a limited time. 🗺️ *