🗓️ Timeline

💸 What to expect

• Strong futures for children and families
• Safe and clean neighborhoods
• Strategic infrastructure projects
• Planned growth, economic progress, and affordable housing
• Responsive, accountable, and innovative government

🎤 Get involved

• Monday, April 8 at 6 p.m. | There will be a public hearing on the mayor’s proposed budget during City Council’s formal meeting. Pro tip: Pre-register to give comments by calling the Office of City Clerk by 12 p.m. on April 8.
• Monday, May 13 at 6 p.m. | City Council will host another public hearing, this time held on proposed amended budget legislation.

• Movie Matinees: “Oppenheimer” | Wednesday, March 27 | 2-5 p.m. | RPL West End Branch, 5420 Patterson Ave., Richmond | Free | Snacks will be provided at this library screening of the Best Picture winner.
• Studio Ghibli Fest | Wednesday, March 27-Sunday, March 31 | Times vary | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $9 | See “The Wind Rises” as part of the Miyazaki marathon at the Byrd.

• Radio One Richmond Spring Hiring and Resource Fair | Thursday, March 28 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Chesterfield Towne Center, 11500 Midlothian Tpke., Richmond | Free | Interact with recruiters from different industries and collect resources for your job search.
• Champions | Thursday, March 28 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Coalition Theater, 8 W. Broad St., Richmond | Free | Sign up to try your hand at this open mic hosted by Sarah Ahmed and Jordan Boyd.

• Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop | Friday, March 29 | 6:30-8 p.m. | PlantHouse Richmond, 2100 W. Cary St., Ste. 101, Richmond | $25 | Grab some friends and learn how to make an ocean-inspired terrarium with unique decor and air plants.

• Stony Point Artisan Market | Saturday, March 30 | 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Stony Point Fashion Park, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy., Richmond | Free entry | Shop from local vendors selling handmade decor, jewelry, art, and more at this outdoor market.

• Easter on Parade | Sunday, March 31 | 1-5 p.m. | Monument Avenue between Davis and North Allen Avenues, Richmond | Free entry | Bring your best bonnets for live music, arts and crafts, vendors, and springtime festivities.

• Bug Squad | Tuesday, May 14-Sunday, Aug. 25 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Children’s Museum of Richmond, 2626 W. Broad St., Richmond | $0-$9 | This touring exhibit features talking animatronic members of the Bug Squad, and offers a full sensory experience while providing plenty of active spaces for little ones to play.*

• The new Chipotle across from the Diamond opens this Friday, March 29. It will include a drive-thru pickup lane for online orders — the first of its kind in Richmond. The restaurant will be open from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. (ABC 8News)

• Scott’s Addition is in the midst of repaving efforts on several streets. Watch out for slower traffic and closed lanes on Belleville, Moore, Rockbridge, Patton, and Altamont this week, plus Norfolk, Highpoint, Roseneath, Summit, and MacTavish next week.

• Get revved up for a weekend of events at Richmond Raceway this weekend. Tickets are available for Friday’s Virginia is for Racing Lovers 150, Saturday’s Toyotacare 250, and the Toyota Owners 400 on Sunday evening.

• A new restaurant from the group behind Lost Letter and Lillian Oyster Hall could be coming to the vacant building at 1616 Summit Ave. A planned renovation would add 600 sqft to the Scott’s Addition building. The restaurant concept has not yet been announced. (Richmond BizSense)

• A public comment period is now open to gather feedback on the upcoming James River Branch Trail. Share your thoughts with the project manager via email by Wednesday, April 24.

• The city is hosting a job fair on Tuesday, April 16 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the convention center. Get your resume reviewed, interview for open positions, and get hired on the spot at the free event. Register to attend.

• Travel the world without leaving Richmond. Enjoy live performances, culinary delights, and arts + crafts at CultureFest Fridays, a monthly celebration of global cultures for the whole family at the Children’s Museum of Richmond. Plan your visit.*

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