Anthem LemonAid – Helping Local Kids with Cancer
Every week, a child is diagnosed with cancer in Central Virginia. In June 2015, Caroline Morris was one of them. Since then, she has been undergoing treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common...
Cheer Your Heart Out for Special Olympics Virginia
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Kindergarten Registration Day is April 20
The Sixth Annual Regional Kindergarten Registration Campaign coordinated by Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond is on Thursday, April 20, 2017. The campaign establishes one common registration day for 13 school divisions - that's 150 elementary...
Time Travelers Passport: A Free Weekend of Richmond History
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The Boatwright: A Theatrical Review
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Free Tax Preparation Services for Qualified Households
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Local Students Honor Martin Luther King Jr. with Banner on Bridge
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HandsOn Greater Richmond – MLK Day of Service
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Camp Kesem at VCU – Summer Camp to Help Children Through Parent’s Cancer
On January 15th, 2017 - Camp Kesem, a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, that supports children through and beyond their parent’s cancer, will open registration for it’s 4th annual season of...
Kindergarten Registration Day is April 14
Thursday, April 14 marks the sixth annual Regional Kindergarten Registration Campaign, coordinated by Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond. This campaign establishes one common kindergarten registration day for 15 school divisions – that’s 152 elementary schools...
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