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Good morning Richmond! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How you can play Mahjong in Richmond and support local families
  • Richmond volunteers turned lumber into smiles for kids needing beds
  • What powerful relic finally proved a Richmond family's father was found?

Also on today's calendar: Divorce Recovery Workshop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
  • Monday: Not as warm with a t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nonprofit Better2gether hosting Mahjong fundraising event (nbc12.com) — A Richmond-area nonprofit, Better2gether, is inviting locals to a Mahjong for a Cause fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 27, at The Commons on Maywill Street. Proceeds will support its one-on-one Family Navigation services for families of children with complex medical conditions, with games, prizes, raffles, food and drinks all included.
   

2. Richmond Associates Deliver & Assemble New Beds with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (thalhimer.com) — In Richmond, Thalhimer associates recently teamed up with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to deliver and assemble 14 new beds for children in need, using frames they'd previously built. The company's Thalhimer Gives program continues to channel volunteer time, supplies, and matched donations into local charities, with hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars already invested regionally.
   

3. She spent years searching for her father who went MIA in Vietnam. What she found in the jungle provided hope. (wtvr.com) — In Richmond, the Virginia War Memorial is showcasing an exhibit on Lt. Col. Anthony Shine, whose daughter Colleen spent decades searching for answers after he went missing in Vietnam. The display, running through year's end, features his helmet, dog tag, and plane fragments, and highlights ongoing efforts to account for more than 1,500 missing service members.
   

4. Richmond area native Vince Gilligan wins Emmy for fictional series 'Pluribus' (wric.com) — A filmmaker born in Richmond and raised partly in nearby Farmville, Vince Gilligan has just won an Emmy for writing the Apple TV drama "Pluribus." Local connections run deep, from his Longwood University ties to his Chesterfield County high school years, giving Richmond-area residents a hometown link to one of television's most celebrated creators.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • New Residence Building Opens at Avery Point! —Elizabeth Fabiano Read on Patch
  • My cat Stella got out two days ago.
    She will probably run but is very friendly and may approach if you call her name. Don't chase but you're good to try to approach her. She's about… (Nextdoor The Fan West)
  • I found this spotted lanternfly in my dogs water bowl this morning, I live in Stonewall Court in the City of Richmond.
    This is a very invasive & destructive bug from China & Vietnam. I've attached a photo of the bug, eggs & what to do. I would recommend checking… (Nextdoor Stonewall Court)
  • Gold's Gym posted a job opening for Future Opening: Front Desk Associate (Weekend Opener) in Richmond. Apply here.
  • ABM Industries posted a job opening for Janitorial Cleaner in Richmond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Richmond here.

Ok Richmond! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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