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Vol. 38, No. 50 | Richmond Suburban News | August 3, 2022
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‘CJ the DJ’s Music Fest’ returns for day-long bash By Christina Amano Dolan Editor
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There was a line wrapped around the Atlee Branch Library once the Jack’s Jungle trailer opened to the public on the afternoon of July 26.
Pamunkey libraries feature traveling zoo
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cream ale perfectly suited for the day’s warm weather. All proceeds from the custom ale were donated directly to the foundation, with sales soaring throughout the day and even kicking a keg by the evening.
By Christina Amano Dolan Editor Backlash against a recent Hanover County School Board appointment dominated the public input portion of last week’s Board of
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cussed in a previous meeting, she clarified that removal of a school board member calls for a majority of supervisors to petition the circuit court for further review, and removal typically requires findings of see BOARD, pg. 12
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Supervisors meeting. Toward the beginning of the meeting, chair Angela Kelly-Wiecek said she received various inquiries by constituents about the process of removing an appointed school board member. As dis-
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I would recommend Harmony to others and in fact I already have. — Daughter of Current Resident
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Citizens call for ‘new direction’ on school board
All proceeds from the music festival were donated to CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation. Founded in 2010, the Ashland-based nonprofit pro-
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The Pamunkey Regional Branch Libraries brought free family fun to a new level last week, featuring the traveling zoo of Jack’s Jungle for the first time ever. The trailer made its
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Ginny and the Tonics offer a lively performance on the patio of Center of the Universe Brewing Company as attendees enjoy craft beer and a catered dinner.
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undreds of community members came out Saturday to the CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation annual fundraising CJ the DJ’s Music Fest at the Center of the Universe Brewing Company to enjoy a full day of live music, craft beer, food trucks, prizes and more while supporting a meaningful cause. The event kicked off at noon with festivities lasting into the evening and featured barbeque and more at the Legendary Provisions food truck, a 50/50 raffle, free prizes, Giant Jenga and an impressive lineup of local performers throughout the day. In addition, the Center of the Universe featured “Zazoo Zest” on behalf of the foundation, which was a lemon and
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