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Flying Squirrels Release Promotion Schedule

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The Richmond Flying Squirrels released their promotional schedule for the 2023 season on Thursday afternoon, including fireworks dates, giveaways, theme nights and more.

The full 2023 promotional schedule can be found here. This year’s full Flying Squirrels game schedule can be found here.

Individual-game tickets for the 2023 season will go on sale on March 4 in person at 11 a.m. at Nutzy’s Block Party. Online sales at SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets and phone sales at 804-359-FUNN (3866) will open at noon on March 4.

“The promotional schedule rollout is always a fun, exciting time as Squirrels fans throughout the region will be circling dates and planning to buy tickets for specific promotions at Nutzy’s Block Party on March 4,” Flying Squirrels CEO Todd “Parney” Parnell said. “We look forward to building on an amazing 2023 and being FUNN FOR ALL.”

The 2023 season opens at The Diamond on Friday, April 7 as the Flying Squirrels host the Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Opening Night presented by Chick-fil-A will feature the first of 25 fireworks shows at The Diamond this season. Opening Night Group Packages are on sale now.

The Flying Squirrels will also host their annual Independence Day celebration with fireworks on July 4 against the Bowie Baysox, Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. All Thursday and Saturday home games will feature In-Your-Face Fireworks from up close and inside the fences.

Additionally, The Diamond will be a cashless facility beginning with the 2023 season.

“We always try to make the fan experience better every year,” Parney said. “Cashless policies have been met with success not only around Minor League Baseball, but in venues of all types throughout the region and the country. This transition will help us better and more efficiently serve our fans at The Diamond. As always, we want to make sure that all of our fans are taken care of and accommodations will be made for fans who need them.”

Highlights of the Flying Squirrels’ 2023 promotional schedule include:

Daily Promotions

  • Wednesdays – Wine & K-9s: Enjoy $5 glasses of wine and $6 wine slushies from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (available at the wine cart located in the Funnville Fan Zone on the main concourse). Plus, dogs are admitted free every Wednesday (please request a dog-friendly seating section if accompanied by a pet).
  • Thursdays & Saturdays – In-Your-Face Fireworks: Enjoy fireworks up close and inside the fences following the game.
  • Fridays – Funnville Friday Happy Hour: Enjoy happy hour drink specials each Friday home game, including $2 12-ounce domestic beers at all concession stands, upper concourse beer carts and The Thirsty Acorn as well as $2 fountain sodas at the Pepsi Fountain (located on the main concourse, first-base side).
  • Sundays – Pre-Game Catch on the Field presented by Nesquik: Kids ages 14 & younger are invited to play catch on the field before every Sunday home game. Enter through sections 107/108 from 12:45 p.m.-1:05 p.m.
  • Sundays – Post-Game Kids Run the Bases presented by Richmond Family Magazine: Kids ages 14 & younger are invited to run the bases following the conclusion of the game. The line will start beside the Squirrels Nest Team Store in sections 103/104.

T-shirts

  • Tuesday, May 2 – Richmond Baseball Night & The Diamond long-sleeve T-shirt giveaway for the first 1,000 fans ages 15 & older (sizes S – XXXL) presented by Richmond Area Honda Dealers
  • Friday, June 23 – Pride Night & Pride T-shirt giveaway for the first 1,000 fans ages 15 & older (sizes S – XXXL)
  • Friday, July 7 – Grateful Fans Night & Tie-Dye tank top giveaway for the first 1,000 fans ages 15 & older (sizes S – XXXL) presented by Richmond Area Honda Dealers
  • Tuesday, July 25 – Summer St. Paddy’s Day & Nutzy Irish T-shirt giveaway for the first 1,000 fans ages 21 & older (sizes S – XXXL) presented by Bud Light
  • Friday, August 11 – Futbol en Funnville Ardillas Voladoras soccer kit T-shirt giveaway for the first 1,000 fans ages 15 & older (sizes S – XXXL) presented by VA811 & Dominion Energy
  • Friday, August 18 – Richmond 34 Legacy Weekend & Richmond 34 T-shirt giveaway for the first 1,000 fans ages 15 & older (sizes S – XXXL)
  • Tuesday, September 5 – Bingo Night & Bingo Card T-shirt giveaway for the first 1,000 fans ages 15 & older (sizes S – XXXL) presented by Seredni Tire & Auto

 

 

Specialty Jerseys

 Squirrel Tails Kids Club presented by Lidl

  • Sunday, April 9 – Easter Sunday Spring Spectacular & Easter Bunny appearance
  • Sunday, April 23 – Welcome Back to Kids Club Day & Youth Tie-Die T-shirt giveaway for the first 1,000 kids ages 14 & younger (sizes YS – YXL) presented by Lidl
  • Sunday, May 7 – Magical Funnville & Youth Magician cape giveaway for the first 1,000 kids ages 14 & younger presented by KidMed
  • Sunday, May 21 – Disability Inclusion Day presented by Friendship Circle of Virginia
  • Sunday, June 4 – Magical Unicorn Day & Youth Unicorn headband giveaway for the first 1,000 kids ages 14 & younger presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors
  • Sunday, June 11 – Youth replica jersey giveaway for the first 1,000 kids ages 14 & younger (sizes YXS – YXL) presented by Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
  • Sunday, June 25 – PJ Masks appearance presented by Primrose Schools
  • Sunday, July 9 – Independence Day Weekend & Youth Patriotic Sweet Treat T-shirt giveaway for the first 1,000 kids ages 14 & younger (sizes YS – YXL) presented by Lidl
  • Sunday, July 30 – Let’s Go Fly a Kite! youth kite giveaway for the first 1,000 kids ages 14 & younger presented by Pepsi & Starry
  • Sunday, August 13 – Summer Cool Down Day and Nutzy hooded beach towel giveaway for the first 1,000 kids ages 14 & younger presented by Pepsi & Starry
  • Sunday, August 20 – All Aboard the Funnville Train! Nutzy Train Conductor bobblehead giveaway for the first 1,000 kids ages 14 & younger
  • Sunday, September 10 – Fan Appreciation Day

 Ardillas Voladoras

Bobbleheads

Miscellaneous Funn

  • Wednesday, April 19 – 804 Clear Fanny Pack giveaway for the first 1,000 fans ages 15 & older presented by CBS6
  • Tuesday, May 30 – Scott’s Addition Night & Mesh Trucker Hat giveaway for the first 1,000 fans ages 21 & older presented by Bud Light
  • Wednesday, June 7 – Nutzy Wine Topper giveaway for the first 1,000 fans ages 21 & older presented by New Kent Winery
  • Tuesday, June 20 – The Fan Community Night & Folding Fan giveaway for the first 1,000 fans ages 15 & older presented by Richmond Virginia Orthodontics
  • Saturday, July 8 – Glow Night & Glowing Foam Finger giveaway for the first 2,000 fans of all ages presented by Duke’s Mayo
  • Tuesday, August 8 – Salute to the Peanut and Peanut Ceramic Mug giveaway for the first 1,000 fans ages 15 & older presented by Virginia Peanut Growers Association
  • Tuesday, August 15 – Salute to Country Queens Night & Metallic Cowgirl Hat giveaway for the first 1,000 fans ages 15 & older presented by Kings Dominion

The 2023 Flying Squirrels season at The Diamond begins with Opening Night presented by Chick-fil-A on Friday, April 7. Opening Night Group Packages with special discounted rates are on sale now. by phone at 804-359-FUNN (3866) or in person at The Diamond offices. Individual-game tickets go on sale March 4 at Nutzy’s Block Party.

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Street and Lane Closures – E Broad at N 10th Street

The work is scheduled to start April 3rd and wrap up May 26th.

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WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities (https://twitter.com/DPUStreetNews)

WHAT: Drainage Project including installing new stormline

WHEN: Beginning Monday, April 3, 2023 through May 26, 2023

WHERE: E. Broad Street at N. 10th Street in the Biotech/MCV District of Downtown, between E. Broad and E. Marshall streets.

PROJECT SCOPE:

  • Phase 1 April 3 – 11 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. – N. 10th Street closed between E. Broad and E. Marshall
  • Phase 2 April 12 – 21 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. – N. 10th Street closed between E. Broad and E. Marshall
  • Phase 3 April 24 – May 12 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – N. 10th Street lane closures between E. Clay and E. Marshall (24 hours)
  • Phase 4 May 15 – 26 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – N. 10th Street lane closures between E. Marshall to E. Broad and E. Broad from N. 10th to N. 11th

Sidewalk will be closed on N. 10th between E. Broad to E. Marshall

Note: Work is anticipated to take place during the dates and times above. Impacts will occur during work times, except where noted.

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VCU Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Rhoades headed to Penn State, Utah State’s Ryan Odom favorite for replacement: reports

A changing of the guard is underway for the VCU Men’s Basketball program, according to multiple verified reports.

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March 29, 2023

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From Richmond.com:

A changing of the guard appears to be afoot on Broad Street, and with it may come a new era of VCU basketball under a leader with history in the commonwealth.

Amid widespread reports that Pennsylvania native Mike Rhoades is set to accept an offer in excess of $3 million annually from Penn State, Utah State coach and former Hampden-Sydney captain and Virginia Tech assistant Ryan Odom has emerged as his likely replacement.

College basketball fans around the state may remember Odom well.

The former University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) coach led the Retrievers to their historic, 74-54 upset win over Virginia in the first round of the 2018 NCAA tournament. UMBC became the first No. 16 seed to ever take town a No. 1 seed.

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Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU celebrates ribbon-cutting of new Children’s Tower

When combined with the adjacent outpatient Children’s Pavilion, the Children’s Tower completes a city block – nearly 1 million square feet – dedicated to caring for kids

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Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR) on Tuesday celebrated the ribbon-cutting for its Children’s Tower, Richmond’s new home for pediatric inpatient, emergency and trauma care. Nearly 300 families, elected officials, hospital team members, donors and community partners gathered to celebrate the completely kid-focused, $420 million facility which will officially open on April 30.

The Children’s Tower was designed for and with the help of families and providers in the community, based on extensive research into best practices in pediatric health care. When combined with the adjacent outpatient Children’s Pavilion, the Children’s Tower completes a city block – nearly 1 million square feet – dedicated to caring for kids. The 16-story building houses the region’s only Level 1 pediatric trauma center and emergency department with 24/7 access to any pediatric specialist a child may need, along with family amenities and 72 all-private acute and intensive care rooms that are among the most spacious in the country. 

“This is a great day for Virginia and our capital city of Richmond. Not only do we have the best and brightest medical providers – many of whom have graduated from our outstanding Virginia medical schools – but patients can get care from them in state-of-the-art facilities while remaining close to home,” Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin said. “This Children’s Tower will help ensure that our youngest Virginians can grow into our future leaders, care providers and difference makers.”

CHoR broke ground on the Children’s Tower in June 2019 as part of a comprehensive plan to address the needs of the community and state.

“I had the pleasure of attending the groundbreaking for the Children’s Tower and what a difference a few years has made,” Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney said. “As I watched this building rise from City Hall next door, I thought about the kids and families from our city and beyond who will benefit from the beautiful space and dedicated teams inside. Children are our future, and the future of Richmond is bright.”

The Children’s Tower project was completed on time, despite obstacles presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The VCU Children’s Tower represents a commitment to our children and communities that we’re putting their needs first,” said VCU and VCU Health System President Michael Rao, Ph.D. “After many years of our team’s focus on addressing the needs of children in a comprehensive way, I’m so grateful that we’re able to bring together comprehensive children’s health services and research into the early, formative aspects of human development, including the causes and cures of disease and development. CHoR will serve children and families in Richmond and across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond, and I’m grateful to every team member and donor who helped make this a reality.”

Providers at CHoR care for both the most common and complex injuries and illnesses, last year serving more than 70,000 families from across the commonwealth, nearly all 50 states and outside the U.S. The Children’s Tower is expanding inpatient bed capacity and emergency room access by 40 percent on opening day. Access to imaging and services from the Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center will also increase. The building includes space for growth to meet future needs.

In addition to pediatric-specific operating rooms, imaging suites and trauma bays equipped with the latest advancements for optimal medical care, the Children’s Tower creates a kid-friendly patient experience with added convenience. It is located one turn off Interstate-95 and offers free onsite parking, including valet for families visiting the emergency room.

Playrooms, teen lounges, a family gym, interactive installations, performance space and family lounges are among the amenities that will be available on opening day to make the environment more comfortable for kids and families. The cafeteria offers kid-friendly dining options, including brick oven pizza, while the James River theme includes colors and animal mascots to differentiate each floor and help with navigating the building. Additional amenities will open later this summer, including a RMHC In-Hospital-House, multifaith chapel and indoor children’s garden.

Take a virtual tour of the Children’s Tower and meet the James River themed animal mascots at chrichmond.org/childrenstower.

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