Henrico Happenings

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H.E.A.R.T. podcast - Episode 5: Summer Update 2023 Jul 12, 2023

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Our guest Cari Tretina, Henrico County Chief of Staff, joins the podcast to give us a summer update about the H.E.A.R.T. committee’s progress. Get an overview of H.E.A.R.T. as well as a sneak peak of future environmental goals in Henrico County.

H.E.A.R.T. podcast - Episode 4: Recycling Do's and Don'ts Jun 15, 2023

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Central Virginia Waste Management Authority and Keep Henrico Beautiful paid a visit to the H.E.A.R.T. podcast to discuss recycling. We learned the do’s and don’ts, and how easy it can be to get started. Recycling can be fun, you’ll see why.

6/02/23 - Ep. 43 Jun 02, 2023

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In this episode of Henrico Happenings, Victoria is joined by Henrico's new Advocate for the Aging, Ashlee Giles. Ashlee explains how her office is helping Henrico County's aging population by enhancing social engagement, wellness and independence. For more information: henrico.us/services/seniors agingadvocate@henrico.us (804) 501-5065

5/25/23 - Ep. 42 May 26, 2023

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The latest episode of Henrico Happenings is focused on recycling! Kim Hynes, Executive Director of CVWMA and Jon Clary, Henrico Solid Waste Division Director, join Victoria to talk about the 95-gallon recycling carts being delivered to Henrico residents. Each single-family home in Henrico eligible for curbside recycling through CVWMA will receive a cart, at no cost. These carts replace the smaller, handheld bins currently in use. For more information visit https://cvwma.com/cvwma-locations/henrico-2/

H.E.A.R.T. podcast - Episode 3: National Bike Month May 05, 2023

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May is National Bike Month and H.E.A.R.T. is celebrating with a podcast on bicycle safety. Learn how to be a safe cyclist and a safe motorist as well. Let’s get out and go biking!

4/25/23 - Ep. 41 Apr 25, 2023

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In this episode of Henrico Happenings, Victoria is joined by Kristin Blalock from Henrico CASA. You can learn how to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate, and work with judges to help meet the needs of abused and neglected children in the area. Also hear about the Home for Good event, and how you can enter to win a one-of-a-kind childrens playhouse. For more information on Henrico CASA, visit henricocasa.org

H.E.A.R.T. podcast - Episode 2: Earth Day preview Apr 19, 2023

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Henrico County Recreation and Parks along with Keep Henrico Beautiful, shared the great news about the Earth Day Celebration 2023 coming up on April 22 at Deep Run Park. The event will focus on environmental education. This family friendly celebration will include live music, food and informational vendors, and fun and games.

H.E.A.R.T. podcast - Episode 1: Vermicomposting Apr 13, 2023

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Megan Brown from Keep Henrico Beautiful joins the show to talk about Vermicomposting. We discovered that Red Wiggler worms can be heroes when it comes to accelerating your home composting projects! Learn how to turn paper and kitchen scraps into valuable Black Gold for your gardens.

Henrico Student Government Day - March 7, 2023 Mar 09, 2023

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Henrico County held its 64th Student Government Day. We spoke with student participants to get their insights about this great day of learning about their local government.

2/28/23 - Ep. 40 Mar 02, 2023

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Brandon Hinton, Deputy County Manager for Administration, talks with Victoria about the proposed budget for fiscal 2023-24. Highlights include tax more tax relief, education and public safety investments, funding for capital projects, and an 8.2% merit-based salary increase for county and Henrico County Public Schools employees

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