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Väsen Brewing Brings Beer, Community, and Kobop to Forest Hill Avenue

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Our friends at Extra Mile Pediatrics have announce Our friends at Extra Mile Pediatrics have announced that their 5K fundraiser will return on April 11 at Forest Hill Park, bringing together participants for a local race with a global impact.

The Extra Mile 5K is the primary local fundraiser for @extramilepediatrics, a Richmond-based nonprofit working to bring consistent quality healthcare to under-resourced children in Central America.

Just one race registration helps provide an entire family with antiparasitic treatment for a full year, while two registrations can help provide clean drinking water for a household for at least five years.

Extra Mile Pediatrics was founded by Dr. Jeff Mapp, a Richmond native and pediatrician who has spent more than 16 years caring for children in our region. His early experiences in Guatemala shaped a long-term approach to global health rooted in continuity of care rather than one-time interventions.

By returning to the same communities again and again, the Jeff and his organization focus on foundational health issues like nutrition, growth, development, education, and preventive care. Their goal is to build trust and create lasting change that extends well beyond a single visit.

Whether you are a runner, a walker, a sponsor, or simply someone who wants to support meaningful work, this is a chance to contribute. Follow @extramilepediatrics for more.
The Valentine has shared additional details about The Valentine has shared additional details about a special open house honoring the legacy of Bill Martin, whose passion, curiosity, and leadership helped shape the Richmond community for more than three decades. 

“For Bill, the Valentine was a second home, and this event is an invitation for the community he loved to gather, reflect, and share,” says @thevalentinerva. 

The open house offers visitors an opportunity to reconnect with the museum Bill championed and to contribute stories and memories that reflect the many ways he impacted so many people. The event will also include @studiotwothree, which will be on site providing live printing and memory-collecting activities featuring pieces inspired by Bill’s legacy. In addition, @unlockingrva will be recording a video diary of personal reflections, capturing favorite moments, conversations, and unique stories.

This free, public event is open to all. Registration is encouraged. Follow @thevalentinerva for more information and visit: thevalentine.org/event/open-house-honoring-the-legacy-of-bill-martin 

📸 @carolinemartinphoto
As a group of Buddhist monks continue their months As a group of Buddhist monks continue their months-long Walk for Peace and make their way toward Richmond in early February, Aloka the Peace Dog, a rescue dog who has been walking faithfully alongside them since Texas, successfully completed a procedure today to treat a leg injury and is now resting under close medical care.

Aloka (@alokathepeacedog) was first known for following monks as a stray in India, eventually walking more than 100 days by their side. Today, he continues that journey across the U.S., often seen close beside the monks as a steady and gentle ambassador of peace.

According to @walkforpeace.usa, Aloka’s procedure was completed more quickly than expected, and he has begun a careful and gradual recovery. For the first week, he will be limited to short walks of up to 10 minutes at a time, with his activity increasing gradually as healing progresses. 

The monks say Aloka has walked alongside them with deep devotion, bringing joy and inspiration to countless people along the way. Now, they say, it is time for him to rest, heal, and regain his strength so he can rejoin the journey when ready.

You can follow Aloka’s recovery at @alokathepeacedog as the monks, currently in Great Falls, SC, continue their walk toward Richmond and, ultimately, Washington, D.C. 

📸 @walkforpeace.usa 

#WalkForPeace #PeaceWalk #AlokathePeaceDog
Meet The Book Nook, Richmond’s newest mobile books Meet The Book Nook, Richmond’s newest mobile bookstore, founded and run by Katie Pullman and built with the help of family and friends. What started as a dream quickly became a rolling community space designed to bring books into the places Richmonders already gather, like breweries.

You may have spotted @booknookrva popping up around Richmond at brewery events like @triplecrossing, where books, beer, and conversation naturally overlap. 

Backing the trailer into place may be the hardest part of the job, but once the doors open, the space feels warm, welcoming, and intentionally curated. Inside, you will find a mix of new releases, used favorites, and personal picks from Katie, along with a dedicated Virginia authors section. That includes works by @katherinecobbauthor and signed books from local authors like @kclake_romance, @camilledimaio__author, and @kathrynwrites2.

The Book Nook also carries gifts from Richmond makers, including custom candles by @twaromaticsandco and illustrated note cards by local artist @billie.claire.

Next up, catch The Book Nook at Jan 11 @pbrinthefan, Jan 17 @honeybakedbeerva, and Feb 7 @mugshotrva.

Follow along at @booknookrva.

#booknookrva #mobilebookstore #rvabusiness #shoplocalrva #booklover #readmorebooks
Did someone say Piñata Party? Count us in! 1708 Ga Did someone say Piñata Party? Count us in! 1708 Gallery, a favorite nonprofit contemporary art space downtown, is hosting a piñata party tied to its program ALL WEYS ARE CREATED EQUAL tonight from 7–10 p.m. The free, public event will feature music, snacks, and of course, piñatas.

Richmonders are encouraged to bring their own bags and their “best swinging arm” for collecting treats. The gathering also offers a chance to meet the current artists-in-residence, @bryan.o_ and @vasquezlaroche. 

📍@1708gallery, 319 W Broad St.
Shyndigz (@shyndigzdessert) is bringing its made-f Shyndigz (@shyndigzdessert) is bringing its made-from-scratch cakes and pies to a round-the-clock format. The longtime favorite along W. Cary Street is building Shyndigz 24/7, a refrigerated vending machine paired with 18 refrigerated lockers. The machine will offer slices of cake, pies, and other greatest hits, while the lockers will rotate larger and specialty items like whole desserts, savory options, fresh flowers, @fancybiscuitrva goods, and merch, all available any time of day.

Construction is underway, with the new setup designed to make late-night and early-morning dessert runs possible in Richmond.

📍 1912 W Cary Street

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