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The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Virginia, also known as NAMI Virginia, is a nonprofit that promotes recovery and improves the quality of life for Virginians living with serious mental illness through support, education, and advocacy.

On Thursday, June 29^th and Friday, June 30^th, NAMI is hosting their annual statewide Mental Health Conference and Youth Summit at the Delta by Marriott in Chesapeake. Speakers include mental health experts and panels include peers of all demographics. The Conference and Summit are open to the public, but registration is required.

More information is on their website namivirginia.org.

The Virginia Capital Trail Foundation in Richmond is having their 18th annual bike ride fundraiser. The Virginia Credit Union Cap2Cap presented by Dominion Energy, is taking place on Friday, May 12th and Saturday, May 13th. Participants can start at any time from any location to ride 25, 50, or 100 miles along the Virginia Capital Trail.  There will also be a Family Fun Ride, a 2-Day option, and a Shuttle Package for half-century riders.

Riders will be supported by mechanics and fully-stocked rest stops — and the Party Zone will include lunch, Bingo Beer, vendors, and music. Registration also includes a t-shirt, bib, water bottle, drawstring bag, and more. Proceeds from Cap2Cap help protect, promote, and enhance the Virginia Capital Trail.

For more information or to register, you can go to virginiacapitaltrail.org/cap2cap.

Foxfield Races, located in Albemarle County, is celebrating its 44th year. New and returning attendees are invited to the annual Spring Race, happening on Saturday, April 29th at Foxfield.

As a community-focused nonprofit, Foxfield welcomes everyone from local corporate community partners to attendees traveling from states away. Their philanthropic partner for the spring races is Camp Holiday Trails. Proceeds from the races help support the camp and through their partnership, they hope to spread awareness of their mission and work in the community.

More information about Camp Holiday Trails and Foxfield’s Spring Races is online at foxfieldraces.com.

Foxfield Racing is a proud financial supporter of WNRN.

The Arc of the Piedmont is a nonprofit in Charlottesville that works to build a future where all people with developmental disabilities and their families experience their best lives possible.

They are hosting their annual Gala on Saturday April 29^th at 5:30pm at The Center at Belvedere to raise funds for the Capital Campaign and they welcome you to join. Guests will enjoy casino tables, music, dinner and drinks.

More information is online at arcpva.org.

Oakland School is located just outside of Charlottesville and 50 minutes from Richmond. For 74 years Oakland School and summer camp has helped thousands of children discover new pathways to achieving success.

Oakland School’s summer camp session (day programs and sleep-away camp) makes it possible for young learners to make significant academic gains without sacrificing ANY of the summer camp fun. Young learners at Oakland School Summer Camp will explore nature on their 450-acre farm, horseback ride, swim, and participate in field sports, archery, and art  – while netting 60 hours of phonics, reading/ english, and 50 hours of math, all in a personalized, small classroom setting.

You are invited to join the school for an Open House on Friday, March 17th at 10:00 am to learn more about how Oakland School Summer Day and Overnight camp can make a difference in your child’s academic journey. They will also share new developments for Oakland School as they prepare for the diamond Jubilee! – celebrating 75 years of making a difference in children’s lives.

To register for the Open House, or for more information about Oakland School and Summer Camp, you can visit their website: oaklandschool.net.

RVA Beard League, founded in 2011, is a social volunteer organization in Richmond that aims to improve Richmond through the three C’s of community service, charitable fundraising, and camaraderie.

On Saturday, April 29th, they’re hosting the Mid-Atlantic Beard & ‘Stache Championships 9, a pirate-themed charity facial hair competition to benefit the Old Dominion Firefighters Burn Foundation, whose programs support firefighter and civilian burn survivors and sponsor the Central Virginia Burn Camp — a summer camp near Charlottesville for young burn survivors.

The Mid-Atlantic Beard & ‘Stache Championships consists of 16 different facial hair categories covering a diverse variety of styles and lengths, with 2 categories devoted to fake beards so that everyone — including ladies and kids — can compete! Whether you have a full-on lumberjack beard, rock a mustache, or just have some scruff, RVA Beard League has a category for you to help them support the Old Dominion Firefighters Burn Foundation on April 29th!

You can learn more about the event and the work they do at beardleague.org.