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Paddle Out. Tune In.

By Richmond Grid

Minds In Motion Celebrates 30 Years of Dance, Dreams & Community

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Parkinson’s Awareness Month in Richmond: A Story of Empowerment, Not Just Awareness

By Carson Spicer

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The City of Richmond’s Office of Opioid and Subs The City of Richmond’s Office of Opioid and Substance Use Response has launched a new harm reduction initiative aimed at preventing overdoses and supporting residents living with substance use disorders. As part of this effort, harm reduction vending machines are being installed at key locations across the city.

These machines will provide free, 24/7 access to life-saving resources such as naloxone (Narcan), fentanyl test strips, and personal hygiene items. The initiative is designed to reduce barriers to care, increase health equity, and ultimately save lives.

In a video released today, Jason Alley (@comfortjasonrva), Policy Advisor for Opioid Response Community Outreach and Engagement, presented a breakdown of the Harm Reduction Vending Machines.

“This life-saving program is about meeting people where they are, with compassion and dignity,” said Mayor Danny Avula (@dannyavula). “Harm reduction vending machines are a proven tool to prevent overdose deaths and connect individuals with the support they need. Richmond is proud to be among the cities leading with science, safety, and humanity.”

The vending machines offer free, anonymous access to supplies and are available around the clock. Each machine includes QR codes that link to treatment, recovery, and support services. Locations have been strategically selected based on overdose data to serve the neighborhoods most impacted.

The first machines are now operational at Marshall Plaza (900 E. Marshall Street) and Southside Plaza (4100 Hull Street). An additional machine will be installed at East End Library (1200 N. 25th Street) later this month, with more planned for installation later this year based on community input and evolving data.

To learn more, follow @rvagov and visit go.rva.gov/opioid-response.
Richmond artist and writer Sam Lee Christian (@sam Richmond artist and writer Sam Lee Christian (@sam_christ21) is hosting an evening of Dream Quilting — a cozy, collective workshop where vision boards take shape in soft, fiber-based form.

Join Sam on Tuesday, July 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Chromophore Art Space (@chromophore_artspace) for a hands-on experience that weaves creativity, reflection, and community.

Known for blending performance with mixed media, fiber, and printmaking, Sam’s work explores themes of Afro-futurism, Black joy, and the surreal landscapes of dreams.

In this workshop, participants will use guided writing prompts and group discussion to reflect on what they want and need for their future — then bring those visions to life by creating a personal quilt panel using fabric, thread, and imagination.

No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. Whether you’re a working artist or simply curious to try something new, this is a chance to relax, connect, and make something meaningful to take home.

📍 Chromophore Art Space
309 North Adams Street, Richmond
📅 Tuesday, July 22 | 6–8 p.m.
This weekend, volunteers from Friends of East End This weekend, volunteers from Friends of East End (@friendsofeastend) joined partners from the City of Richmond’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (@rvaparksandrec) at Evergreen Cemetery to haul tarps, buckets, and armfuls of brush to the road for removal. Also participating in the cleanup were partners honoring “Labor of Love,” a celebration of Maggie L. Walker’s 161st birthday that included service activities at Evergreen Cemetery.

Next, volunteers will return to finish washing and documenting the many grave markers uncovered in the historic African American burial ground surrounding the Braxton mausoleum — which is now more visible than ever.

Friends of East End is an all-volunteer nonprofit established in 2017. The group grew out of a cleanup effort that began in 2013 at East End Cemetery. The 16-acre cemetery, founded in 1897, had been overwhelmed by dense overgrowth and illegal dumping.

With the help of thousands of volunteers, the organization has worked steadily for years to clear vegetation, remove trash, and recover more than 3,300 hidden grave markers. In tandem with this hands-on restoration, they’ve conducted extensive research to reclaim the history of the cemetery and the community it served. Friends of East End also collaborates with other groups working to restore historic Black cemeteries in Richmond and beyond.

In partnership with the City of Richmond, cemetery descendants, and the broader community, Friends of East End is working to transform East End and neighboring Evergreen into public sites of memory, contemplation, and beauty — honoring Richmond’s African American past and present.

Follow @friendsofeastend for info about the next work day at Evergreen Cemetery on July 26.

📸 Brian Palmer
Big moves in motion! Check out the newly unveiled Big moves in motion! Check out the newly unveiled Happily Natural Day (@happilynaturalday) Refrigerated Box Truck, featuring stunning artwork by @cfluxsing and @goldigold45, a custom wrap by @cut_and_bleed_printing, and made possible by @blackfoodjustice.

With new cold storage capacity, Happily Natural Day can now pick up large quantities of produce from local producers and distribute fresh goods across the Richmond region. 

Black Farmer CSA by Happily Natural Day offers naturally grown produce available through a subscription program, in which members of the public support the farm by committing to purchase shares of its produce for a season. Black Farmer CSA Share consists of an assortment of produce grown by black farmers across Central Virginia. Each distribution features at least six different types of produce every week and is ideal for families who will cook more often than a few times a week, for four or more person households.

Visit blackfarmercsa.com to subscribe to a weekly box of fresh, local produce delivered to your door.
Maymont (@maymont_rva) is launching a new oral his Maymont (@maymont_rva) is launching a new oral history project ahead of its 100th anniversary, inviting community members to share their personal memories of the park through a digital storytelling portal.

Since opening to the public in 1926, Maymont has become a beloved gathering place for Richmonders — home to sprawling gardens, a historic mansion, a nature center, and farm animals. Generations of visitors have come to learn, explore, and mark meaningful moments within its 100 acres.

“Maymont is for all of us, and we want to ensure that Maymont and its stories are preserved for the next 100 years and beyond. It’s a common ground for everyone in the community,” says Parke Richeson, Maymont President and CEO.

The effort is led by Maymont’s Historic Resources department, which aims to gather stories spanning from 1926 to today. The goal: to preserve and share the park’s evolving legacy through the voices of the people who know it best.

“Nearly everybody who has lived in the Richmond area has a Maymont story,” said Kathy Garrett-Cox, Maymont Curator and Director of Historic Resources & Collections. “We want to collect them all, including your family memories and photos at the park — no story is too brief or too long, ordinary or unique. All these stories add up to tell Maymont’s story as a shared public treasure.”

The process is simple. Anyone can visit Maymont.org/moments to submit written memories, photos, or a short video recording. Those with more than one story are encouraged to return to the portal as often as they like.

All submissions will become part of Maymont’s archives and may be used for research or promotional efforts as part of the 100th anniversary celebration in 2026.
River views + self-determination. After grinding t River views + self-determination. After grinding through a tough Skills Pace Team ride, this young rider from @richmondcyclingcorps earned a moment to cool off — and connect with the James.

Richmond Cycling Corps partners with youth in Richmond’s public housing communities, building connection through cycling, education, and mentorship.

📸 @richmondcyclingcorps

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