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🍂 Fall arrives, leaves fall

Richmond leaf collection program starts soon
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Here’s what to do in Richmond when the leaves start changing. | Photo by @jlpullinger
Autumn officially began on September 23, and the weather’s already started cooling off. Leaves will be changing — and falling — before you can say “American Dogwood.” In anticipation of the falling foliage, the city is kicking off its leaf pickup services on Monday, Oct. 2.

Bagged leaves will be picked up curbside along with trash. Up to 10 bags can be set out at a time, and biodegradable bags are preferred. Need to dispose of more than 10 bags? There will be certain days set aside for unlimited bag pickups.

If you’d rather take care of your leaves yourself, a compost bin can be purchased from Public Works for $41.50. The city also offers three free drop-off centers on East Richmond Road, Maury Street, and North Hopkins Road.

Bonus: You can score free biodegradable leaf bags and countertop compost bins while supplies last at the city’s E-Cycle Day on Saturday, Sept. 30. The event runs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 1710 Robin Hood Rd.

A view of a Richmond neighborhood street with orange and yellow leaves on the trees.

Fall foliage will likely peak in mid-October.

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Photo by @ginter.park

Starting on Nov. 6, the city will also offer a vacuum option for leaf pickup. This service, available by request, costs $30 per pickup. Rocks, sticks, and any other potentially damaging material should be removed from the leaf pile prior to pickup, and the leaves will be gone within 15 days of the request. Requests can be made online, or by calling 311.

Neither Henrico nor Chesterfield has released their plans for this season’s leaf collection yet. In years past, however, Henrico has started both bagged leaf pickups and vacuum collection in early November. In Hanover, unbagged leaves are accepted year-round at the Mechanicsville Courthouse and Elmont Convenience Centers, as well as the Route 301 Transfer Station.
Events
Thursday, Sept. 28
  • September UnHappy Hour: The Poedown | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 6-9 p.m. | The Poe Museum, 1914-16 E. Main St., Richmond | $8 | Wear your best cowboy hat and boots for a Western-themed evening with Mackenzie Roark and the Hotpants, brews from Three Notch’d, and eats by TBT El Gallo.
Friday, Sept. 29
Saturday, Sept. 30
  • Cars and Coffee Richmond | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 8-10 a.m. | Stony Point Fashion Park, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Richmond | $5 | Grab a cup of joe and see all kinds of automobiles at this informal car show.
  • Cinema Saturdays: “Moana” | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 1-3 p.m. | RPL Ginter Park Branch, 1200 Westbrook Ave., Richmond | Free | Bring the kids for a free screening of this Disney musical.
  • Kickers vs. South Georgia Tormenta FC | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 6 p.m. | City Stadium, 3201 Maplewood Ave., Richmond | $16 | Cheer on the Roos and sip local brews at the Craft Beer Festival going on during the game.
Sunday, Oct. 1
  • Books & Brews | Sunday, Oct. 1 | 4-6 p.m. | Intermission Beer Company, 10089 Brook Rd., Unit A, Glen Allen | Free entry | Talk about books and drink beer every first and third Sunday of the month — no assigned reading required.
  • Patti LaBelle | Sunday, Oct. 1 | 7 p.m. | Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St., Richmond | $40-$128 | See the Godmother of Soul live in the River City.
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News Notes
Active
  • The Metro Richmond Zoo will host a series of races on Saturday to raise money for rhino conservation efforts. The Run Wild Races will include a 1-mile mini, 5k, ninja obstacle course, and an all-new 10k through the zoo.
Concert
  • Local Honky-Tonkers Gone Country will play a show at indoor entertainment complex the Park tomorrow night. Admission is free, and the Park is offering several drink specials for the occasion. Music begins at 8 p.m.
Cause
  • Stone Brewing Company and Richmond Animal Care & Control are teaming up with the RVA Beard League on Saturday for the Whiskers for Whiskers beard contest. The event, which begins at 2 p.m., is part of Stone’s Oktoberfest celebration.
Plan Ahead
  • Funktastic Meads and the Answer Brewpub have announced SUGARBELT — a mead festival from 12-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21. The event will be held at the Answer and will feature mead, beer, food trucks and live music. Tickets are already selling fast.
Development
  • Thalhimer Realty Partners, the company already building a pickleball facility at Regency, is now looking to build a complex on the downtown waterfront as well. The company plans to turn the former Haxall Canal hydro plant into an indoor-outdoor racquet sports venue. (Richmond BizSense)
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  • As RPS works to catch up from pandemic learning loss caused by school closures, the district is exploring options like summer classes, hiring tutors, and extending the school year for all students. Two RPS elementary schools, Cardinal and Fairfield Court, have already extended their school years to address additional needs post-pandemic. (VPM)
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Outdoors

Richmond ranks No. 5 in bike boom

Richmond ranks no. 5 in bike boom
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Take on all parts of Richmond with Basket and Bike guided tours. | Photo by @basketandbike
Richmond ranked fifth in the country in a recent report on increases in cycling post-pandemic.

The study examined the popularity of bike trips across the nation between 2019 and 2022. With a growth rate of 68.5% over the last three years, Richmond came in at No. 5 on the list. Only New York City, San Diego, Bakersfield, and Las Vegas measured ahead.

The US saw a 37% increase in bike trips overall. Cycling numbers saw a major jump in 2020 and 2021 but flattened out in 2022. According to the report, this indicates that cities will need to invest in bike and pedestrian infrastructure in order to keep cycling numbers trending upwards.

Richmond has plenty of ways to see the city on two wheels, but keep an eye out for progress on the Fall Line Trail, and stay up-to-date on potential bike lane expansions near VCU.
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Here’s a fun thing I never knew — you can rent out the Byrd Theatre for private showings. I found this out at a friend’s birthday party a few days ago, when we got the place to ourselves for a showing of the 2020 cinematic masterpiece “Trolls World Tour.”
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