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See the winners of the RVA Sports Awards

600+ people gathered at the Altria for the ceremony. | Photo by Michael Simon Photography

The second annual RVA Sports Awards honored last year’s top moments in a ceremony at the Altria Theater over the weekend. Richmonders voted for nominees to recognize those who break down barriers on and off the field.

The ceremony was hosted by NFL quarterback Taylor Heinicke alongside local media personalities Kelli Lemon and Lane Casadonte. Here are the winning individuals, teams, and organizations:

Female Athlete of the Year

Lindsey Frank, a two sport athlete at UR, leads the Spiders in lacrosse and field hockey.

Male Athlete of the Year

Jada Byers, a sophomore running back for VUU football, was also a finalist for the NCAA DII College Football Player of the Year award.

Coach of the Year

The football team at Highland Springs has five state titles in the last nine seasons under Loren Johnson.

Team of the Year

Randolph Macon Men’s Basketball were 2022 DIII national champions and were honored as the year’s best team.

Moment of the Year

The Flying Squirrels securing their first playoff appearance since 2014 was heralded as the top moment. The Squirrels were crowned first-half champs for their division back in June.

RICtoday_RVASportsAwards_FanWinner — Will Daniel accepts the award for Fan of the Year.

Fan of the Year

Will Daniel took home the prize for his avid fandom of both the Kickers and UR sports.

Community Champion Award

The ceremony honored Scott Schricker, a passionate athlete and community member who died in October. Called “the backbone of Sports Backers,” Schricker was the third employee to join the organization around its founding in 1991.

Power of Sport Award

Representatives from Angel City FC, an NWSL team from Los Angeles with majority female ownership, accepted the award.

Courage Story

Sportable, a local organization dedicated to making sports accessible, was celebrated for its commitment to the community.

You can watch the whole ceremony on the CBS6 website.

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Wednesday, Feb. 8

Book Talk: “The Thread Collectors” | Wednesday, Feb. 8 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Register to hear authors Shaunna J. Edwards and Alyson Richman discuss their Civil War novel.

Thursday, Feb. 9

Michael Paul Williams Talk | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Chesterfield County North Courthouse Road Library, 325 Courthouse Rd., Richmond | Free | The Pulitzer Prize winner will lead a discussion called “The Question Remains: Liberty or Death.”

Friday, Feb. 10

“The Book of Mormon” | Friday, Feb. 10-Saturday, Feb. 11 | Times vary | Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St., Richmond | $54-$130 | The Tony-winning production swings into Richmond for three shows only.

Saturday, Feb. 11

Starr Bazaar Valentine’s Day Kismet Market | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 12-5 p.m. | Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop, 3406 W. Leigh St., Richmond | Free | Spread the love by shopping from dozens of vendors and sampling local brews.
Maymont Community Garden Work Day | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 1-3 p.m. | Riverview Park, 1907 Texas Ave., Richmond | Free | Join the group at their first work day of the year and help with garden projects like staining wood and prepping beds.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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You’re invited to the VCU Homecoming All-alumni Block Party on Saturday, Feb. 18 🏀

A collage of photos featuring VCU fans at previous tailgates

All fans are welcome at the block party. | Photo provided by VCU Alumni

Get rowdy during Homecoming before VCU takes on Fordham in the Battle of the Rams. Show your VCU Ram pride during the block party (happening on Harrison St. between Marshall and Broad) from 12:30-2 p.m.

In the Homecoming Fan Zone, sponsored by VCU Alumni and VCU Athletics and presented by American Campus Communities, fans can enjoy lawn games, live music, food trucks, and swag giveaways — including an exclusive VCU Ram head hat (only available for alumni at the block party). 🐏 *

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Civic

The City Charter Review Commission is hosting a public meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at City Hall in the fifth floor conference room. Commission members will compare the Richmond charter with another city’s document, provide updates on the process, and talk about citizen surveys. 📃

Coming Soon

The team behind Body Arc in Manchester is opening a new space around the corner at 1800 Decatur St. Crescent Collective will host events, classes, and workshops to serve queer, BIPOC, and underserved community members in Richmond.

Eat

Suzy Sno is moving its snowball operations to the former home of Tipsy Cupcakes RVA in Carytown. The shop — which is owned by Rabia Kamara and Bakari Ruggiero of Ruby Scoops ice cream — is set to open in March. (Richmond BizSense)

Community

Richmond Mutual Aid is celebrating the opening of the Meadowbridge Community Market, a free store at 3613 Meadowbridge Rd., with a Palentine’s Day event. Enjoy baked goods, make cards, propagate plants, and bring donations for the store from 12-6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12. 💌

Health

Need a shot? Get up to date on COVID-19 vaccines and boosters at Richmond Henrico Health District’s vaccination event at Diversity Thrift on Saturday, Feb. 25. Make an appointment or walk up from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to participate. MPOX and flu vaccines will also be available.

Cause

If you enjoy giving back to the community, tell the Virginia Service Commission about it. The group is conducting a study on how and why Virginians volunteer. Complete the survey before Saturday, Feb. 25. Bonus: If you want to volunteer in Richmond, check out our guide.

Wellness

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City Council to vote on climate plan

RVAgreen 2050 seeks public comment on Climate Equity Action Plan

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The plan has to be formally adopted by City Council. | Photo by @j.will.photography

The Climate Equity Action Plan 2030 will be presented to City Council for adoption on Monday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. The plan was spearheaded by RVAgreen 2050, the city’s equity-centered climate initiative.

The initiative’s main goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 45% by 2030, achieve net zero emissions by 2050, and help adapt to climate impacts of extreme weather events over the next decade.

Want to get involved? Public comment will be accepted at the City Council meeting. You can also join an implementation team to put the plan in action — contact the folks at RVAgreen 2050 for more information.

The plan is quite lengthy. We gathered some of the highlights when it was released back in April 2022 — click the button below to read our story.

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Robin.

Editor’s pick: Readers were eager to chime in on their favorite places to work remotely around town. Deja S. added to our grocery store suggestions with Wegmans, while Rashida G. recommended Lavender Hill as a coworking space. 💻

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