Rural Health Connect, Virginia

Pierce Street Farmers Market joins Virginia Fresh Match to increase access to fresh, affordable produce Pierce Street Gateway has announced its participation in Virginia Fresh Match, a statewide program that doubles the value of SNAP/EBT benefits when used to purchase fruits and vegetables.

We have an idea for our potato crop this year!

Our big goal in starting the farm originally was to let people experience the TASTE of crops at their PEAK FRESHNESS. With that in mind, we plan to sell fresh potatoes on a Saturday afternoon right as we harvest them this year. We will keep you updated as to when they are ready. The day of harvest, you come out and get what you want for your family. We also built a potato curing room if you prefer them cured.

A huge thank you to Damien Bailey and his family on this crop. They helped plant all of the YUKON GOLD AND RED PONTIAC POTATOES! Kids need to see how to plant, grow, and harvest their food. Come let them see a harvest soon!!!

🌟🎬 Stroll-N-Show at the David Traylor Zoo! 🦁🐻🦊

Join us on Friday, June 12, 2026, for an evening of FREE family fun featuring Disney's Zootopia!

🚶‍♀️ Stroll in the Zoo: 5:00 PM – 6:45 PM
🎥 Movie Begins: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Zoo Education Center

Take an evening stroll through the zoo, visit your favorite animals, then settle in for a showing of the beloved Disney adventure Zootopia!

Bring your family and friends for a wild night of fun, laughter, and movie magic. We can't wait to see you there!

Sponsored by Emporia Friends of the Zoo

Happening in Emporia | June 3–10

Summer events are rolling right along in Emporia with live music, family activities, comedy, art, and plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the community this week.

👉 See the full community calendar at
visitemporia.com/events

⚠️ = Visitors Must Dos

📆 Wednesday, June 3
📍 Wednesday Wellness Walk at PAROC
12 - 1 pm | PAROC, 601 E. 18th Ave
Take a guided midweek walk through Campus Prairie and Woods. Free

📍 Kids Koncerts featuring STEMusic
12 - 1 pm | Emporia Public Library
Kick off the summer concert series with fun, family-friendly live entertainment in the library courtyard. Free

📆 Thursday, June 4
📍 ⚠️ Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show
7 pm | Emporia Granada Theatre
A night of comedy covering motherhood, dating, marriage, and everything in between. $28

📆 Friday, June 5
📍 ⚠️ Emporia First Friday Art Walk
5 - 8 pm | Downtown Emporia
Spend the evening exploring downtown galleries, artists, shops, and local businesses.

📍⚠️ First Friday Teddy the Ghost Dog Teaser Tours!
5 - 8 pm | Red Rocks State Historic Site
Take a free 15-minute teaser ghost tour at the historic William Allen White House. Free

📆 Wednesday, June 10
📍 Lyon County 4-H Day Camp
9 am - 3 pm | Anderson Building, Lyon County Fairgrounds
A full day of activities and learning for adventurous kids ages 7-12. $20

📍 Storytime on the Steps
10:30 - 11:30 am | Red Rocks State Historic Site
Enjoy stories and a simple craft on the shady porch of the William Allen White House. Free

📍 Kids Koncerts featuring Janie Next Door
12 - 1 pm | Emporia Public Library
Enjoy another afternoon of free live entertainment for kids and families in the library courtyard. Free

📣 Hosting an event?
Add it to our community calendar so we can help spread the word:
👉 visitemporia.com/events/community/add/

*Event details can change - please check with event organizers to confirm times and information.*

Don't forget to stop by the Bailey Center today to hear Dr. Tay today at 5:30!!

New guidelines are opening the door to more screening options as more young adults are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. New blood tests are now available.

We're hiring! Join us at the Hybla Valley Community Center on May 30 from 10 a.m. to noon to learn how YOU can make a difference as a Community Health Specialist.

We are proud to support the Drums No Guns Foundation (DNG) and its Massive Resilience Program, a restorative justice initiative helping create school-to-freedom pathways for Richmond youth. 🥁

Since 2023, we have partnered with DNG to support healing-centered engagement, conflict resolution, and community connection through the arts. To date, the program has impacted more than 1,000 students in Richmond’s East End.

Thank you to Richmond Memorial Health Foundation and the Richmond & Henrico Public Health Foundation Health Equity Fund for supporting this important work.

For more information, visit: https://www.institutephi.org/our-work/healthy-community-initiatives/drums-no-guns-foundation/