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Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale is an annual fall event. | Gif by 6AM City
It’s time for Amazon’s highly anticipated October sale — just in time for festive season.

Prime Big Deal Days is live today and tomorrow, with discounts on big-ticket items and everyday essentials alike. Here’s what we’re shopping to get ready for cozy fall evenings and festive gatherings.

For a gathering-ready home

Shark Wet Dry Vacuum Mop, $299.99 $199.99 | This all-in-one cordless vacuum can clean up dirt + debris, spills, and everything in between.

Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights, $299.99 $239.99 | Be the coolest house in the neighborhood with year-round outdoor lights that have 75 display options.

DeWALT Cordless Drill Kit, $179 $99 | An equipment upgrade = more DIY projects done before the holidays.

Artificial Snowy 6.5-Foot Christmas Tree, $299.99 $219.99 | It’s never too early to plan for the holidays — especially with a deal as good as this.

For getting warm and cozy

Soft Knit Oversized Cardigan, $58.99 $28.49 | Elevate your work-from-home look while staying comfy.

Men’s Soft Flannel, $34.99 $29.74 | This 100% soft cotton shirt is ideal for both layered and standalone wear.

Women’s Half Zip Fleece Pullover, $52.99 $25.99 | Don’t miss the chance to get this Amazon bestseller at its lowest price so far this year.

To get a jumpstart on holiday gifts

Home Golf Simulator, $249 174.30 | The ultimate gift for golfers — they can practice their swing + play with family and friends.

Emeril Lagasse French door air fryer + toaster oven, $189.99 $149.99 | With 10 functions — including baking, air frying, and dehydrating — this is the ultimate foodie gift.

Wall Mounted Jewelry Organizer and Mirror, $149.99 $113.99 | A sleek mirror with plenty of jewelry + beauty storage hidden inside.

Luxury Towel Warmer, $150.99 $89.99 | There’s no cozier gift than warm towels all winter long.
 
Visit Fredericksburg
 
Events
Tuesday, Oct. 8
  • Dip Pen Calligraphy | Tuesday, Oct. 8, Tuesday, Oct. 15 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Quarry | $55+ | Learn the wonders of calligraphy starting with the basics during this two-day workshop.
Wednesday, Oct. 9
  • Making History with LVA | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join a virtual volunteer session to learn how you can help make historical documents more accessible for researchers.
Thursday, Oct. 10
  • Autumn Plein Air Painting in the Gardens | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 9 a.m. | Agecroft Hall Gardens | Free | Take a stroll, find a shady spot, and release your creativity through the art form of your choosing.
  • Cooking in Colonial Virginia | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 6 p.m. | Wilton House Museum | $5+ | Join Indigo House proprietor and food historian Leni Sorensen as she explores the way Mary Randolph’s cookbook bridged the gap between British Colonial cooking and the development of distinct American foodways.
Friday, Oct. 11
  • Wrinkle Neck Mules | Friday, Oct. 11 | 7 p.m. | The Broadberry | $20 | The local folk rockers will play with VILLAGES and Jack Stepanian.
  • VCU Symphony presents “Rhapsody in Blue” | Friday, Oct. 11 | 7-9 p.m. | Singleton Center for the Performing Arts | $12 | Enjoy a performance of Gershwin’s composition in honor of its 100th anniversary, featuring soloist Magda Adamek.
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Family

Culture

Discover the formula for fun at this immersive exhibition
Presented by a RICtoday Partner
A young boy riding a snowboard in a step-on experience at the MathAlive! exhibition.
Access to “MathAlive!” is included with general museum admission. | Photo provided by Science Museum of Virginia + MathAlive!
Ever wondered, “Will I ever use all this math in real life?”

Well, now you can find out at “MathAlive!”, an interactive experience now on display at the Science Museum of Virginia.

Packed with 30+ hands-on activities, this touring exhibit is perfect for future mathematicians ages 7-14.

Hear from skateboarders, computer scientists, weather forecasters, and more as they share how math:
  • Strikes a chord in music
  • Equates to big wins in sports
  • Multiplies the magic in movies
  • Powers up your favorite video games
  • And pushes the limits of what’s possible
Speaking of limits, whether you’re racing through a live-action 3D snowboard race, capturing 360-degree videos, navigating a robot rally, or creating your own dance beats — you’ll see how math can take you to the nth degree of fun.
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News Notes
Development
  • City Council has introduced a plan to purchase the 96 acres of Southside land that would have housed the casino. Legislation has been introduced to pay the current owners $5.5 million. Plans for the site include a new public park, an extension of Walmsley Boulevard, and an economic development site. (Richmond BizSense)
Read
  • The Banned Wagon, a van stocked with frequently banned books like “The Bluest Eye,” “The Outsiders,” and “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” made a stop outside of Fountain Books over the weekend. The Banned Wagon is currently on a major road trip in honor of Banned Books Week. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Edu
  • Sacred Heart Center has hit a milestone — the adult learning organization has now prepared 1,000 Spanish-speaking students for GEDs. About 54 students are enrolled right now, and registration for the spring should be announced in the next few months. (VPM)
Sports
  • The Kickers finished Saturday’s match against Union Omaha in a draw, defending their position as playoff contenders. The result extends their unbeaten streak to four matches — they’ll need to hold on for three more before the end of the regular season.
Read
  • RPL will host a Read Up Richmond author event this Sunday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. Come to the Main Branch to hear a conversation between author Dolen Perkins-Valdez and historian Linda Janet Holmes. Register online for a chance to win a free copy of Perkins-Valdez’s book, “Take My Hand.”
Festival
  • Did you make it to this year’s 2nd Street Festival? A few thousand of your neighbors did. This was the Jackson Ward celebration’s 36th year — check out some pictures of the party. (RVA Magazine)
Family
  • With 30+ immersive activities, “MathAlive!” raises the fun factor to the nth degree. This traveling exhibit is now on display at the Science Museum of Virginia and is perfect for future mathematicians ages 7-14. Snag tix.*
Edu
  • Interested in working with a local tutor — or taking lessons virtually? Wyzant’s vetted instructors can help with 300+ topics, from core subjects to musical skills. The best part? It’s pay-as-you-go and starts as low as $10/session. (Psst... special offer this way.)*
Finance
  • Credit cards that can help you get out of debt sound as wacky as pumpkin spice deodorant (yes, it’s real). But the concept is legit: Find a card with “0% intro APR” for balance transfers. Here are hands down some of the best offering no interest until 2026.*
 
Coming Soon

Business

Abi’s Books and Brews is coming soon to Cary Street
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Abi’s Books and Brews is aiming to open soon. | Photo by RICtoday
Abi’s Books and Brews, a combination book store and coffee shop, will open soon near VCU. The store, owned by married couple Keith and Mailie Duffin, will feature a wide selection of books, plus locally-sourced coffee and pastries.

While its official hours have yet to be announced, the Duffins have said their eventual goal is to be open 24 hours a day. This would make them the only locally-owned coffee shop to serve late into the night — a move they hope will draw college students and night owls alike.

No opening date has been announced yet, but Abi’s is getting closer and closer to welcoming customers. The building — formerly occupied by Kulture — passed inspection last week.

Looking to get a sneak peak of the space? Follow the store on Instagram or Facebook — the Duffins will occasionally unlock their doors so Richmonders can take a look before the space opens.
The Buy
 
Choose your must-have Halloween item, both on sale for Prime Big Deal Days: these party-ready pumpkin + ghost lidded glass cups (now 20% off), or this no-effort skeleton onesie costume (now 38% off).
 
Answered
 

We asked our readers if they knew when the Richmond Railway was founded.
Almost 34% got the question right — the railroad company started in 1860, but the Civil War forced it to shut down in 1863. It resumed operation in 1867 and was replaced by the electric trolley system in 1887.
 
 
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Today’s edition by:
David
From the editor
I’ve been following the updates from Abi’s like a hawk — I love independent bookstores, and I can’t wait for Richmond’s coffee scene to get a little bigger.
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