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When a relationship ends, it can feel like the earth has shifted beneath you. Divorce, separation, or parting from a partner can bring waves of grief—but healing is possible.

For 35 years, Divorce Recovery Workshop (DRW) at Richmond’s First Baptist Church has been a lifeline for thousands of people in these moments—a place to find understanding, strength, and hope when the future feels uncertain.

Eight consecutive Sunday sessions from 5-7:30 p.m. in Flamming Hall. The cost with pre-registration is $75 by September 11, $85 after.

We welcome the young and elementary school-age children of our participants: we provide child care for babies through pre-school age children and we offer age-appropriate activities and programming for kindergarteners through 5th graders. These offerings are FREE and your child will be provided snacks or a light meal.

We approach this program as an outreach to all people with our mission to help anyone who is suffering. People of all faiths, or none, are warmly welcomed. We do not evangelize, preach, read scripture, or proselytize during the workshop. We offer a program to help everyone who is suffering from the loss of a love relationship to heal from the emotional pain of their loss.

Visit fbcrichmond.org/drw for more information.

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Sep 14, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 and happens every:
Sundays: 5:00pm - 7:30pm Timezone: EDT

About the Artist:
Comedian Shuler King was born Frank Williams III in Sumter, South Carolina. He knew at an early age that he was destined to be an entertainer especially since he was the kid known for cracking jokes. King grew up in a traditional 2-parent household in the Bible Belt of the South, where Faith, Hard Work and Education were the foundations of what his parents imparted on him and his two siblings. Comedy is his passion, but he has taken a rather unusual path to get to where he is thus far. He graduated from the University of South Carolina with a B.A. in Media Arts where he joined The Mighty Illustrious Zeta Zeta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. In 2013 he graduated from Gupton Jones Mortuary College with a degree in Mortuary Science. When he isn’t on the road performing at comedy clubs and special events across the country, King works as a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Georgia and South Carolina at his family’s funeral business in South Carolina. He wants to keep his family’s business and legacy alive. He’s probably the only Comedian/Funeral Director on the comedy circuit. King has opened for some of the most notable and talented comedians and comediennes in the industry. He credits his parents strict yet loving upbringing, his harsh surroundings growing up and the state of the country today with giving him his comedic style, which he describes as RAW. King says “Comedy isn’t about being happy all the time. Comedy is just as much about pain that people endure. When you hear 20,000 people in an arena laugh at a joke it’s because they all can relate to experiencing that same pain”. His comedy career began while he was a Freshman in college, after he took the stage for the very first time at the NCO Club on a military base and the rest is history. King is one of the most energetic rising comedians in the business. Although the comedy business can be very tough and filled with ups and downs, King credits his unwavering Faith in God as the calming force in his life which keeps him pushing forward. His hilarious videos he posts on his social media have quickly become fan favorites. His recent video post about Donald Trump went viral and was even played on a UK television show. The future is definitely bright for King.

Ticket Policy:
The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available through your server when you are seated in the showroom!
Seating is done on a first come first seated basis. If you wish to sit with another party, please arrive and enter the showroom together.
Seating ends 30 minutes after the show begins and entry for late arrivals is not guaranteed.
Most of our tables seat 4 people. You may be seated with a separate party of guests at the same table.
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sales tax and service fees are included in the ticket price.
This event is 21+ and all guests will need valid ID to enter.

Check into New Orleans' most unforgettable motel, where the lights may flicker, but the characters always shine. AIRLINE HIGHWAY, by Lisa D’Amour, directed by Jude Hansen, runs October 3 through October 19 at Live Arts Theater. Join the party as the residents of the Hummingbird Hotel gather to celebrate burlesque legend, and ultimate den mother, Miss Ruby. Fierce, funny, and full of heart, AIRLINE HIGHWAY celebrates the family we create when life doesn’t go as planned. Get your tickets at livearts.org.

The League of Women Voters of the Charlottesville Area is bringing new opportunities for community voices to be heard and for voters to prepare for the upcoming election.

From late September through October, the League will host a series of Listening Tables across Charlottesville and Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson counties. Listening Tables are small, informal gatherings that bring community members and candidates together—not for debates, but for conversations. These events give residents the chance to share what matters most in their daily lives and allow candidates to listen directly, in advance of the November 4th election.

One of these Listening Tables will be held for Greene County residents to meet with their local candidates seeking election. The event will be held at the Greene County Library on Monday, October 20th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.

Add Your Voice at the Table—because democracy works best when everyone is heard! For more information and event updates, visit https://www.lwv-cva.org.

Women Supporting Women is excited to announce the return of the Accomack Support Group! This in-person breast cancer support group is open to survivors living in or around Parksley and Onancock, VA and the greater Accomack County, including Pocomoke. It's a safe, welcoming space for local Survivors to connect , share and support one another through every stage of their breast cancer journey.
Come meet our Facilitator: Cathy Kerns

Volunteers new and old are invited to join VMHC for this free drop-in happy hour. Mix, mingle, and learn about the volunteer program and upcoming opportunities while enjoying catering from Stella's Cafe, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic drink options. Come between 4:00pm and 6:00pm, whenever works best for your schedule

At 4:30pm and 5:30pm the Director of History Education, Maggie Creech, who also oversees the volunteer program, will give brief welcome remarks and talk through some of the roles the volunteer program can help to fill.

The galleries will remain open until their usual time of 5:00pm.

UVA’s Digital Technology for Democracy Lab, The Sloane Lab, and the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences present “An Evening with Karen Hao” at Old Cabell Hall. This free event is open to the public – please reserve your seats by registering.

In Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI (Penguin Press, 2025), Karen Hao, a leading tech journalist and frequent contributor to The Atlantic, tells the behind-the-scenes story of how a cadre of the most powerful companies in human history is reshaping the world in its image. The first journalist to ever profile OpenAI, Karen’s insight has been called “excellent and deeply reported” by The New York Times. Empire of AI is a page-turning thriller, an “essential work of public education” (Shoshanna Zuboff), and a revelatory portrait of the people controlling AI technology. It is the jaw-dropping story of ambition and ego, hype and speculation, plunder and destruction, politics and labor, and, of course, money and power—a brilliant and deeply necessary look at the industry defining our era, and what the future holds.

The Botetourt County Historical Society, Inc., in partnership with Historic Fincastle, Inc., is excited to announce the return of the annual Haunted History Walking Tour in Fincastle for 2025. This popular fall event explores the town’s rich and eerie past, offering both residents and visitors a unique opportunity to experience the darker side of Fincastle’s history.

Scheduled for Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25, the tour will take participants on a journey through the historic streets of Fincastle, where knowledgeable guides will share spine-tingling tales of ghostly encounters, mysterious happenings, and the folklore of those who once walked these very paths. The event is suitable for all ages.

Event Details:
• Dates: Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25, 2025
• Times: Tours start at 6:00 PM and depart every 30 minutes. The last tour begins at 8:00 PM.
• Location: Tours begin at the Luster Building (corner of Roanoke and Main St.).
• Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for children (ages 12 and under). Tickets are available online through Eventbrite.

Participants are encouraged to dress warmly and wear comfortable walking shoes. Each tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. The event will proceed rain or shine, so please come prepared for the weather.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1607240291979?aff=oddtdtcreator

Contact:
Botetourt County Historical Society, Inc.
Email: execdirectorbchs@gmail.com
Phone: (540) 473-0148

The Botetourt County Historical Society, Inc., in partnership with Historic Fincastle, Inc., is excited to announce the return of the annual Haunted History Walking Tour in Fincastle for 2025. This popular fall event explores the town’s rich and eerie past, offering both residents and visitors a unique opportunity to experience the darker side of Fincastle’s history.

Scheduled for Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25, the tour will take participants on a journey through the historic streets of Fincastle, where knowledgeable guides will share spine-tingling tales of ghostly encounters, mysterious happenings, and the folklore of those who once walked these very paths. The event is suitable for all ages.

Event Details:
• Dates: Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25, 2025
• Times: Tours start at 6:00 PM and depart every 30 minutes. The last tour begins at 8:00 PM.
• Location: Tours begin at the Luster Building (corner of Roanoke and Main St.).
• Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for children (ages 12 and under). Tickets are available online through Eventbrite.

Participants are encouraged to dress warmly and wear comfortable walking shoes. Each tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. The event will proceed rain or shine, so please come prepared for the weather.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1607240291979?aff=oddtdtcreator

Contact:
Botetourt County Historical Society, Inc.
Email: execdirectorbchs@gmail.com
Phone: (540) 473-0148

Come to the Town of Honaker, Virginia, for the Haunting in Honaker! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 25th to join us for a variety of unique experiences, including the one that started it all –– the Haunted History Walk. Take a stroll through historic downtown Honaker on this guided walking tour, as we tell you about the town, its tragedies, mysteries and local lore. Hop on our haunted hayride and make your way through the historic railroad tunnel, which boasts its own folk stories and legends. Plus, new this year, check out our twist on the ‘haunted house experience.’ There's lots more to come and it all happens Saturday, October 25th. Be sure to follow our Facebook event page to receive detail updates as soon as they're released. This event is sponsored by the Appalachian Leading Ladies. All proceeds benefit the volunteer organization’s college scholarship fund.