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# Join us at an upcoming Richmonder event!
- URL: https://www.richmonder.org/join-us-at-an-upcoming-richmonder-event/
- Published: 2025-07-31T10:00:45.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-22T00:59:56.000Z
- Description: Don’t just read our hard-hitting news stories, come to an event and get to know The Richmonder community. We have a number of upcoming opportunities to do just that.
- Author: Beth Weisbrod
- Tags: Newsletter, Events

Don’t just read our hard-hitting news stories, come to an event and get to know The Richmonder community.

We have a number of upcoming in-person events:

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2025/07/25in25logo--2--1--1--6.jpg)](https://www.richmonder.org/the-richmonder-presents-25-in-25/)

### 25 in ’25 Unsung Heroes Celebration Event

**Where:** [Robinson Theater](https://www.robinsontheater.org/)

**When:** Friday, Sept. 19 at 5:30 p.m.

You are cordially invited to join us as we celebrate 25 people who make us proud to be Richmonders. [Tickets are available here](https://www.richmonder.org/the-richmonder-presents-25-in-25/).

Music/Food/beer/wine and a room full of inspiration are included in the ticket price. This is a night you don’t want to miss!

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2025/07/K2C4RX-1.jpg)

### Evolution of the James River and its surrounding parks

**Where:** Sharps Island

**When:** Sunday, Oct. 5, 1-4 p.m.

**Information:** That’s correct: This event is on an island accessible only by boat. We'll chat with the people working to craft the future of the James River and its parks. Tickets are free but space will be limited! Richmonder members will receive the first opportunity to sign up when registration goes live.

### Paying college athletes: How Virginia's schools are navigating an uncertain future

**When:** Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 5:30 p.m. (Program starts at 6 p.m.)

Athletic Directors from the state's schools gather for a panel discussion on the future of college athletics. Stay tuned for location and more details.

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**Thank you to Dominion Energy for presenting our 2025 speaker series**. Additional event sponsorships are available. Email bweisbrod@richmonder.org for more info.

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