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October 5 – 12
October 13 – 31
Resources
Visit the MCE Hispanic Heritage Month site for information, events and more!
Active Aging Week (Sept. 30 – Oct. 6)
General Election Early Voting Is Available
Find absentee voting information and locations at henrico.gov/registrar/
Glen Allen Day 2024 – Glen Allen Ruritan Club and Henrico Recreation & Parks
Saturday, Oct. 5 – 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. – 28th Glen Allen Day
Henrico County Public Library
Hispanic Heritage Month: Familia, & More
Saturday, Oct. 5 – Día de Muertos: Make a Decorative Skull – 2-3 p.m.
Henrico Christmas Mother 2024 Application Dates
Monday, Oct. 7, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
For program and qualification details, visit henricochristmasmother.org.
Greater Richmond Continuum of Care Inaugural Regional Summit on Homelessness
Sunday, Oct. 10 – 4-6 p.m. – Event details
Hispanic Heritage Month: Familia, & More
Thursday, Oct. 10 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Oooh Capybara
Saturday, Oct. 12 – 1-5 p.m. – Movie Puss in Boots
Community Partner Links
Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC) cccofva.org
International Rescue Committee (IRC) rescue.org/united-states/richmond-va
Latinos in Virginia Empowerment (LIVE) Center Events live-center.eventbrite.com
ReEstablish Richmond reestablishrichmond.org
Waymakers Foundation waymakers-foundation.org
YMCA of Greater Richmond ymcarichmond.org
Henrico Christmas Mother 2024 Application Dates
Monday, Oct. 14, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 21, 2-6 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 28, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
For program and qualification details, visit henricochristmasmother.org.
Radio Poder 1380 AM
Saturday, Oct. 12 – Persona de Poder (Person of Will and Power) | Details; free admission
Henrico County Recreation & Parks
Saturday, Oct. 12 – 4-10 p.m. – Mountfilm on Tour | Details
Thursday, Oct. 17 – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Health and Fitness Expo | Details
2024 Regional Government Purchasing EXPO
Wednesday, Oct. 16 – 8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Register by Friday, Oct. 8 | Details
Henrico County Animal Protection Police and Police Division
Saturday, Oct. 19 – Rabies Clinic
Henrico County Recreation & Parks
Saturday, Oct. 19 – Plant Native Festival – Vendor Fair 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (outdoor festival – rain or shine) | (Henrico County Recreation & Parks and Keep Henrico Beautiful)
Sunday, Oct. 20 – Awesome Autumn Afternoon – 3-5 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 25 – Henrico Live: Tribute to Teddy Pendergrass -7-9 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 26 – Dorey Park Farmer’s Market Annual Fall Festival – 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Multicultural Community Engagement (MCE) Bulletin Board Guidance
The Henrico County MCE bulletin board posts resources and information for everyone.
- To share local community-centered events, programs and information for the public, email Raina Vann at [email protected]. The MCE bulletin board is updated weekly on Mondays.
- Review the Website Accessibility page to learn how to share information in ways that support individuals using assistive technology.
- Henrico County policies apply to information provided and posted.
- Use the left Navigation to select from additional pages with topic-focused information and more.
Advocate for the Aging Office
Visit henrico.gov/services/seniors/ for resources and information for Henrico County older adults and caregivers.
Check out upcoming volunteer opportunities!
Site Links
Visit Henrico County Events for the calendar of county events and information by month.
Henrico County Public Library
Henrico County Public Schools
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Richmond City Public Schools
First Responders Cultural Festival Community Cup | Saturday, Oct. 5 – Gates Open 9 a.m. / Events 10 a.m.
Bringing multicultural communities together through soccer. Free admission! Food trucks, kids zone, first responder vehicles and booths, community organizations.
Time: Gates open at 9 a.m.; events begin at 10 a.m.
Location: River City Sportsplex, 13030 Genito Road, Midlothian
Uniendo comunidades multiculturales a través del fútbol. ¡Entrada gratis! Camiones de comida, zona para niños, vehículos y puestos de primeros auxilios, organizaciones comunitarias.
Hora: Las puertas abren a las 9 a.m.; Los eventos comienzan a las 10 a.m.
Ubicación: River City Sportsplex, 13030 Genito Road, Midlothian
HCPS Hispanic Heritage Month: Proximos Pasos / Next Steps | Martes 8 de octubre / Tuesday, Oct. 8
Join HCPS and Equity, Diversity & Opportunity for a cultural Hispanic celebration – all are welcome!
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 8
Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
Location: ACE Center in Hermitage High School, 8350 Hermitage High Blvd., Richmond
Shirley Contracting Hiring Event | Tuesday, Oct. 8 – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- General and Skilled Labor
- Heavy Equipment Operators
- Pipelayers
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 8
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: 4914 Radford Avenue, Richmond, 23230
Greater Richmond Continuum of Care Inaugural Regional Summit on Homelessness | Thursday, Oct. 10 – 4-6 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 10
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Location: The Westin Hotel, 6631 Broad St., Richmond
Step Up for Down Syndrome Richmond | Saturday, Oct. 12 – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Virginia Down Syndrome Association
Date: Saturday, Oct. 12
Location: Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road, Henrico
Time: 5K starts at 9 a.m. event open until 1 p.m.
Radio Poder 1380 AM: Persona de Poder | Saturday, Oct. 12 – 2-6 p.m.
Radio Poder is honoring individuals who have contributed to the advancement and development of Virginia’s immigrant and Latino communities through example, word, and action. We call them “Persona De Poder” (Person of Will and Power).
The celebration is open to the public and will include live cultural performances. Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond, VA 23220. For more information, visit wbtk.com/personadepoder/.
Richmond Indigenous Peoples’ Day | Monday, Oct. 14 – 1-7 p.m.
A Celebration of Virginia’s Indian Tribes on the 2nd Monday in October. Free admission!
Date: Monday, Oct. 14
Time: 1-7 p.m.
Location: Powhatan Hill Park, 5051 Northampton St., Richmond
The Battle of New Market Heights | Thursday, Oct. 24 – 7-8:30 p.m.
Henrico County’s Forgotten Battles of 1864 at Belmont Recreation Center
Ages 12+. In the fall of 1864, Union and Confederate armies fought a series of battles in eastern Henrico County. Historian Bert Dunkerly will discuss what they accomplished, or didn’t, as well as what to see today at these sites. Information: [email protected].
HCPS Family And Community Engagement – Fall/Winter Bridge Builders Academy Session | Tuesday, Nov. 12 – Noon
Project SEARCH Information Session
Project SEARCH is a transition program to help students with disabilities learn the work and social skills they need to find employment in the community. Parents, guardians, teachers and students are welcome to join this informational session to learn more about Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital’s Project SEARCH program.
Presenter: Marie Boger, HCPS Exceptional Education and Translation, and Project SEARCH
HCPS Family And Community Engagement – Fall/Winter Bridge Builders Academy Session | Tuesday, Dec. 3- 6 p.m.
Common Sense Media and Family Fun Night
Join us for a fun-filled Family Game Night designed to help families navigate the world of social media together. Enjoy an interactive game night and learn how to make informed media choices with Common Sense Media. Play fun games while connecting with your loved ones both online and in person!
Presenters: Amy Tarasovic and HCPS Teaching and Learning
Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m., 15 S. Oak Avenue
