06.06.2024

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🎣 Get hooked on fishing

June 6-8 is Free Fishing Days in Virginia

Richmonders enjoy springtime fishing conditions. | Photo via @rvajamesriverfishreport

The weekend of June 7-9 is Free Fishing Weekend in Virginia. For this weekend only, the Department of Wildlife Resources is waiving the need for a fishing license.

A Virginia fishing license is $44.50, and it lasts a full year. This weekend, the need for a trout license will also be suspended. Normally, an additional $23 license is required for anyone trying to catch trout in stocked waters.

In an effort to give more people the chance to try fishing without having to shell out upfront for a license, DWR is hosting beginner-friendly events around the state.

RICtoday_JamesRiverFishing_Stripers — June is the best time of year to catch striped bass on the James.
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Photo via @rvajamesriverfishreport

In the Richmond area, DWR will be at Dorey Park on Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m to help beginner anglers. Henrico recreation staff will be there the day prior from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Rods, reels, tackle, and bait will be provided on both days for any attendees who don’t have them.

a pond on a sunny day — Staff from the DWR will be on site at Dorey Park to help beginner anglers.
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Photo courtesy of Henrico Recreation & Parks

For those more experienced, the James River has hundreds of miles of excellent fishing. There’s plenty of bass to be caught this time of year, as well as some shad in the water.

If you’re looking to take a quick road trip, the Charlottesville area also has miles and miles of waters to be fished.

Events

Thursday, June 6

Barton Heights: Northside Walking Tour | Thursday, June 6 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Barton Heights Mansion, 2112 Monteiro Ave., Richmond | $10-$20 | Explore one of Richmond’s first suburbs and learn about the history of middle-class society in the River City on this Valentine tour.
Marisa Anderson | Thursday, June 6 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St., Richmond | $15 | See the Portland-based guitarist with Tiara & Andrew and Justin Paciocco.

Friday, June 7

Juneteenth 2024, A Freedom Celebration | Friday, June 7 | 5-9 p.m. | Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | Free | Celebrate Juneteenth at this Elegba Folklore Society event with speakers, live performances, educational opportunities, and a chance to shop at the Freedom Market.
Friday Cheers | Friday, June 7 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Brown’s Island, S. 7th St., Richmond | $10 | Get your tickets to see Mdou Moctar with Leon III.

Saturday, June 8

Kids’ Clothing Swap | Saturday, June 8 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Birth in Color, 115 E. Broad St. Unit 1A, Richmond | Free | Bring gently-used items and find new-to-you pieces at this clothing swap.
Southern Food Festival | Saturday, June 8 | 1-7 p.m. | Center of the Universe Brewing, 11293 Air Park Rd., Ashland | Free entry | Enjoy eats from Mama J’s, Jake’s Place, Cluck N’ Roll, and Farmview Creamery, plus live music and craft beverages.
Kickers vs. Charlotte Independence | Saturday, June 8 | 7 p.m. | City Stadium, 3201 Maplewood Ave., Richmond | $17-$37 | Cheer on the Roos against Charlotte at Military Appreciation Night.

Events calendar here

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Matching ‘fits for Father’s Day (plus 30% off)

Match your mini-me this Father’s Day. | Photos provided by Harlestons

Parents, is there anything cuter than matching your mini?

Harlestons is now offering matching polos and swimwear for dads and sons to share the same swag — just in time for Father’s Day. (Nope, it’s not too late to order his gift.)

Bonus: All swim — men and youth — is 30% off.

Shop the sets. What better way to celebrate than twinning?

(T)win Father's Day

News Notes

Outdoors

Henrico County’s Arrive Alive initiative is working to prevent pedestrian and cyclist fatalities on local roads. The program recently received federal funding, which it will funnel towards studies that can be used to identify actionable solutions. (VPM)

Development

A Reston-based firm has been approved for a nine-building residential development near the intersection of Broad and Gayton in Short Pump. The planned complex would total 100 two-over-two condos. (Richmond BizSense)

Weather

The VA Dept. of Emergency Management says it’s prepared for Atlantic hurricane Season. Governor Glenn Youngkin and environmental groups have spoken to the need for future legislation supporting storm preparedness. (Virginia Mercury)

Edu

Hanover County’s school board is exploring a series of options to help reduce student cell phone use in schools. Options vary from stricter rules to locking phones in pouches during instructional hours. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Drink Up

Own a local beverage business? Offer a drink deal to our readers during Drink Up Week from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. Whether it’s BOGO smoothies or 20% off wine bottles, drop your deal into this form by Friday, June 28 and let’s get this party poppin’.

Plan Ahead

Have a little ballerina in the making? Twirl into a Bella Ballerina pop-up dance class at the Children’s Museum of Richmond’s Chesterfield location on Thursday, June 20, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. This class is free with museum admission and no registration is required.*

Number

27,000: That’s the number of trees that are cut down each day to make toilet paper. This luxury three-ply bamboo toilet paper is changing that. It feels just like regular high-end TP, but doesn’t harm trees. Use code 6AM30 for 30% off through midnight. Learn more + shop.*

Home

Did you know you can bring all your debt under one roof by borrowing from your home to pay off high-interest loans, bills, and credit cards? Calculate your payment.*

Outdoors

🌱 Can you dig it?

15+ community gardens in Richmond

A green community garden sign in front of a wooden entrance at Jefferson Avenue garden; Leaves and fruit of a fig drape drape over the wooden structure at the top of the frame.

You can literally see Pizza Bones dishing out dinner + wine on the other side of the garden; It’s the perfect motivation to get your gardening tasks done. | Photo by RICtoday

If, like City Editor David, your personal garden was a bust this spring, then fear not — you can still get your grow on and help your community in the process. Here are a few community gardens around town.

Maymont Community Garden, 1907 Texas Ave.
This garden has free beds available to Maymont residents.

Six Points Community Garden, 3rd Avenue, Dill Avenue, and Rady Street
Established in 2022 in North Highland Park, Six Points was designed to serve as a park and community growing space.

Alice Fitz Community Garden, 1301 Perry St.
This Manchester garden hosts community workdays in addition to renting plots.

Ready to get your hands dirty? Click the button to see even more community gardens, or read our conversation with local master gardener Don Moore to learn how to start a garden of your own.

9 more gardens

The Buy

Six & Main is turning 2. Celebrate with us and enjoy 25% off sitewide. Use code BIRTHDAY25.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
David

From the editor

June 8 also happens to be my dad’s birthday, so as soon as I heard about Free Fishing Weekend, I knew how I was spending my Saturday. See you on the water, Richmond.

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