🌱 How 125 kids shopped with cops at Sandston’s Moose Lodge
Good morning Sandston! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How 125 kids shopped with cops at Sandston’s Moose Lodge
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Sunday: Snow early this morning, with a high of 37 and low of 17 degrees.
⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Partly sunny and cold, temps: high: 36, low: 25.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 44 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Officers and deputies help 125 kids shop for Christmas gifts: 'It's really fun' (wtvr.com) — Families in Sandston may have spotted a big holiday outing as officers and deputies treated 125 Henrico and New Kent students to breakfast at the Sandston Moose Lodge before shopping at the nearby Nine Mile Road Walmart. Kids received $250 each for a mix of essentials and gifts, while volunteers and law enforcement focused on building relationships and easing holiday burdens for local families.

📸 Around Sandston
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day Patch AM!
🗓
Upcoming Events in
Sandston
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Tuesday December 16
-
Elko Winter Concert @ Elko MS
Elko MS , 5901 Elko Rd , Sandston
6:00 pm
📣 Sandston Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM!
🗓 Events Nearby
Sunday December 14
-
Butter by Asako Yuzuki
Best Café , 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd , Richmond
10:30 am
-
In-Person Free coding Workshop for Kids at Richmond, VA (7-14)
Hampton Inn & Suites Richmond/Glenside , 5406 Glenside Dr , Richmond
11:00 am
-
Santa's Sunday Brunch at The Westin Richmond
The Westin Richmond , 6631 W Broad St , Richmond
11:00 am
-
Winter Wander 2025
The Valentine , 1015 E Clay St , Richmond
12:00 pm
-
Winter Wander
The American Civil War Museum
Richmond, VA 23219
12:00 pm
-
Sunday Market at Brambly Park
Brambly Park , 1708 Belleville St , Richmond
1:00 pm
-
Winter Black Market at Fallout Pt. 1
Fallout , 117 N 18th St , Richmond
5:00 pm
Monday December 15
-
FREE December Classes - Zumba w/ Sam
Robinson Theater Community Arts Center , 2903 Q St , Richmond
5:30 pm
-
Henrico Concert Band: Holiday Concert 2025
Henrico Theatre , 305 E Nine Mile Rd , Highland Springs
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
-
Calm & Cardio w/ Fitness Warriors (15-adult) (2900 Building)
Robinson Theater Community Arts Center , 2903 Q St , Richmond
5:30 pm
Have we missed something on our calendar?
Add an event yourself!
As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good evening everyone!
So.. I had a package delivered from FedEx today. The carrier threw the package at my door and it hit my door so hard it startled me. The box had a… (Nextdoor Sanburne Park)
-
At Home Stores LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Sandston. Apply here.
-
Henrico County Virginia posted a job opening for Assistant Wrestling Coach- 2025-26 School Year in Sandston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sandston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mechanicsville
- Person killed in Mechanicsville wreck, deputies say (wtvr.com)
- Henrico Police investigating shooting that injured two people (12onyourside.com)
- 65% chance of precipitation (6amcity.com)
Richmond
- Safe & Restorative Tour brings awareness to mental health, restorative justice in Richmond (wric.com)
- Community honors beloved Richmond school leader at funeral service (wric.com)
- Richmond County Public Library to Host the Indigenous Perspectives Traveling Exhibition (realradio804.com)
Ok Sandston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Share to NextDoor Share to Facebook