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• Cooking in Colonial Virginia | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 6 p.m. | Wilton House Museum | $10 | 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.
• Trans Kids Our Kids Panel | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Fountain Bookstore | Free | RSVP for this panel discussing the new book co-written by team members from the Campaign for Southern Equality.

• Murals of Jackson Ward Walking Tour | Friday, Oct. 11 | 10-11:30 a.m. | The Valentine | $10+ | Visit murals, revitalized buildings, and historic homes to learn about the iconic neighborhood’s rich history.
• Wrinkle Neck Mules | Friday, Oct. 11 | 7 p.m. | The Broadberry | $20 | The local folk rockers will play with VILLAGES and Jack Stepanian.

• Moving Day Richmond | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 9:30 a.m. | The Diamond | Free | Join this walk to support cutting-edge research, care, and education programs to improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease.
• Donut Halloween Paint Party | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Social Flare, Midlothian | $18 | Join a spooky paint party with donuts from Treat Shop — all paint supplies are included.
• Make a Book of Your Own Writing | Saturday, Oct. 12-Sunday, Oct. 13 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Quarry | $85 | Participants ages 12-18 can learn to bind and decorate a notebook of their very own, then fill it with writing and share their work with the class.

• The VCU-area space formerly occupied by Virginia Book Co. will soon be a coffee shop. Qahwah House, a national chain, is planning to open a franchise in the next couple of months. This will be the late night cafe’s first location in Virginia. (Richmond BizSense)

• The city finance committee will discuss the three proposed real estate tax plans at a meeting today at 12 p.m. Mayor Levar Stoney introduced a plan this week, adding to the proposals made by 8th District Councilor Reva Trammell and Council President Kristen Nye. (VPM)

• Steady progress is reportedly being made to restore power and infrastructure in Southwest Virginia following Hurricane Helene. As of Tuesday, fewer than 200 homes remained without power. As rebuilding efforts continue, there’s still plenty you can do to help those effected get back on their feet. (Virginia Mercury)

• Repairs on multiple roads around Richmond International Airport will begin on Monday, Oct. 14. Be on the look out for detours due to work on Terminal Drive and bridge inspections across the complex.

• Whether you’re voting early or on Election Day, the city Office of Elections wants to see your pictures with the new “I Voted” sticker. The office is asking voters to share their photos using #RVAVotes as part of its Selfie with the Opossum campaign.

• North Chesterfield’s Tommy’s Express Car Wash is one of two in the state that will temporarily transform into Tommy’s Tunnel of Terror this Halloween season. For the weekends of Oct. 18-19 and 25-26 from 7 to 10 p.m., the car wash’s tunnel promises a spine-chilling experience. Admission is $25 for non-members.

• Get ready to rock, Richmond. Experience a powerhouse trio of acoustic musicians at the Dominion Energy Center on Saturday, Oct. 26. Think: Americana folk-rock favorites from John Prine, Gordon Lightfoot, James Taylor, and more. Snag tix.*

• You might know the Virginia Lottery for its games and promotions, but did you know volunteering is another hallmark of the agency? In Fiscal Year 2024, Lottery employees contributed nearly 1,000 volunteer hours. Learn about other ways the Lottery gives back.*