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Combo Fun Day & News
July 1, 2021
Volume 1, Edition #9
Tell Me Something Good!

Congratulations!
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU is nationally ranked

CHoR has been ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals in four specialties – again! They have stated they are thrilled to receive these honors, not for the badges, but for what they mean for children and families; and, being chosen to care for the community's kids is the best recognition of all
Read all about it HERE!
News You Can Use

How immunity generated from COVID vaccines differs from an infection 

Vans will help Chesterfield County Public Schools connect with students and families where they are 

Learn about Farm Life Through Chesterfield Children’s Museum New Exhibit
For Providers and Care Givers

This month, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam launched the Return to Earn Grant Program, which will match payments from eligible small businesses to provide new hires with up to $1,000 to support their transition back into the workforce in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. To help address ongoing workforce shortages in child care, qualifying child care businesses may qualify for up to $500 per new hire without any employer match requirements. For additional information on requirements and to apply for Return to Earn grant funding, read the press release from the Governor's office here.  
The essence of America,
that which really unites us,
is not ethnicity or nationality or religion. It is an idea, and what an idea it is — that you can come from humble circumstances and do great things.

Condoleezza Rice
Fun Day Friday - in the garden

How to start a flower garden 

Cheap landscaping ideas for the front yard on a budget 

Herbs that happily grow in the shade 

How to prune tomato and pepper plants to get the most from your crop 

11 low growing perennials for borders, walkways and filling in spaces 
Other interesting Things for Fun Day!

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden admission is free on Sunday, July 4 thanks to CarMax Free Fourth of July. There are a few changes from previous years, so be sure to read up about the event to be informed. 

Free World Explorer Calendar! 

43 brilliant camping tricks you have to try – this includes backyard camping! 

Water safety tips for your kids this summer 
Please keep sharing-we are here for you. What are you doing FUN this weekend? Let us know! And by the way, we LOVE pictures! :)

Enjoy your weekend!

Stay safe and be well.

Your SBGR Team
Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond
admin@smartbeginningsrva.org
804-409-5650