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Convenient Neighborhood Medical Care kroger.com/health/pharmacy 901 N Lombardy St, Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 213-3623

Quality Services Available at The Little Clinic • Covid-19 Resources • Vaccines & Injections • Wellness Diagnosis & Treatment • Physicals & Wellness Screenings • Ongoing Health Management • Virtual Care • Skin Conditions • Minor Injuries & Procedures • Reproductive & Sexual Health

Pharmacy and Clinic services are available in select areas. Access our pharmacy locator to find a pharmacy near you. The Little Clinic practices in the following states only: AZ, KY, OH, TN, CO, IN, GA, KS, VA. Access our clinic locator to find a clinic near you. At this time, Virtual Visits available through The Little Clinic can be scheduled in all states for concerns related to COVID-19.

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BOKETTO WELLNESS BOKETTO / BOH-KEH-TOH / VERB JAPANESE FOR THE ART OF DOING NOTHING,DAY DREAMING, AN IMAGINED HORIZON

Nestled in a sweet corner of Richmond, Virginia’s Fan District, Boketto is home to a modern apothecary, lifestyle store, and wellness treatments— designed to support your whole body well-being. We think of Boketto as a place to connect, learn, rejuvenate, relax and indulge. Online or in-person, we’re here for you.

106 North Vine Street Richmond, VA, 23220 (804) 354-6707

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Understanding the applications within your specific industry and where we can improve your operating processes is a high priority at Applied Industrial Technologies. www.applied.com

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Work-Life Balance Is a Cycle, Not an Achievement Despite the resounding evidence that working long hours can be harmful to both employees and employers, many professionals still struggle to overcome their assumptions — and their deeply-ingrained habits — around work hours. What does it take to free yourself from these unhealthy patterns and reach a more sustainable, rewarding work-life balance?

Pause and denormalize.

Take a step back and ask yourself: What is currently causing me stress, unbalance, or dissatisfaction? How are these circumstances affecting how I perform and engage with my job?

How are they impacting my personal life? What am I prioritizing? What am I sacrificing?

What is getting lost? Only after you take a mental pause and acknowledge these factors can you begin to tackle them.

Pay attention to your emotions.

A rational understanding of the decisions and priorities driving your life is important, but equally important is emotional reflexivity — that is, the capacity to recognize how a situation is making you feel. Awareness of your emotional state is essential in order to determine the changes you want to make in your work and in your life.

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Consider your alternatives.

Before jumping into solutions, first reflect on the aspects of your work and life that could be different in order to better align with your priorities. Are there components of your job that you would like to see changed? How much time would you like to spend with your family, or on hobbies?

Improving your situation takes time and experimentation.

Implement changes.

Finally, once you’ve recognized your priorities and carefully considered the options that could help you improve, it’s time to take action. That can mean a “public” change — something that explicitly shifts your colleagues’ expectations, such as taking on a new role that’s designed to be less time-demanding or allows for a compressed-week model — or a “private” change, in which you informally change your work patterns, without necessarily attempting to change your colleagues’ expectations.

Importantly, the five steps outlined are not a one-time activity, but rather a cycle of continuous re-evaluation and improvement. For people to make real changes in their lives, they must continuously remember to pause, connect with their emotions, rethink their priorities, evaluate alternatives, and implement changes — throughout their personal and professional lives.

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Restaurants Barcode Brick-lined gay bar & restaurant with a pool table & patio serves American eats & hosts DJs. 6 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: (804) 547-1798 | Web: barcoderva.com

L’Opossum Playful, sophisticated spins on French cuisine & craft cocktails in an eclectic, art-filled space.

626 China St, Richmond, VA 23220 Phone: (804) 918-6028 | Web:clopossum.com

Can Can Brasserie Parisian-style steak frites eatery in a classic bistro setting with dark woods, tiles & mirrors.

3120 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221 Phone: (804) 358-7274 | Web: cancanrva.com

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Thirsty’s Bar & Grill Friendly New Orleans themed bar in Richmond with a laid back and welcoming atmosphere.

3516 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA

Fallout

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing Glass boxes perched atop the river is this modern eatery serving seafood & American fare.

4708 E, Old Main St, Richmond, VA

Uptempo nightspot offering a range of cocktails, beer & bar bites amid live DJs, bands & events.

117 N 18th St, Richmond, VA

Mom’s Siam Restaurant

Bar Solita

Babe’s of Carytown

Stylish Mediterranean choice offering comfort food, tapas & weekend brunch, plus cocktails.

123 W Broad St, Richmond, VA

Postbellum Buzzy, stylish New American eatery with locally sourced fare, craft beers & outdoor seating.

1323 W Main St, Richmond, VA

Cafe Rustika Cozy, laid-back cafe serving European comfort fare & wines in a storefront with dark-wood decor.

414 E Main St, Richmond, VA

Colorful Thai eatery in a former house with a prime front patio, serving classic dishes & cocktails.

2811 W Cary St, Richmond, VA

Upbeat LGBTQ bar with Southern pub fare & a patio, plus drag shows, karaoke & line dancing.

3166 W Cary St, Richmond, VA

Stir Crazy Cafe RVA Relaxed cafe & coffeehouse offering light American bites, baked goods and espresso.

4015 MacArthur Ave, Richmond, VA

The Tin Pan Spacious bar & restaurant with a comfort-food menu, cocktails & regular live music.

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Home is where your story begins.

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The entire process is designed for speed, so that work can begin — and your home can sell — as quickly as possible. You’ll never have to worry about upfront costs or interest.

Your Compass agent will help you determine which services can deliver the greatest return on your investment.We will be by your side throughout the process, advising you along the way.

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EVENTS April 9 Shrek The Musical Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears. Join us in this sidesplitting fairy tale adventure at The Lynn Theatre. Learn more at brownpapertickets.com.

May 22 River Rock Festival Come enjoy the free show at the River Rock festival. Find more details at bandsintown.com.

Jun 3 Richmond Shakespeare Festival Bring your lawn chairs, picnics, and blankets for a outdoor performance of on the back lawn of Agecroft Hall! Discover more at agecrofthall.org.

Jul 14-18 Pride RVA Celebrating 4 years of fostering inclusion and advancing equity within the LGBTQ+ community of greater Richmond, VA. Visit outrva.com for details.

Jul 30 HeART & Soul Fest Join us for interactive games in the Water Zone. There will be live bands, food vendors, community art and so much more! Visit eventbrite.com.

Aug 14 The Community Pride Event The Community Pride Network/Block Party is a major event. This event brings businesses together w/ a family cookout feel to the RVA Region!

Featuring food trucks, water activities, fun zone for the kids and so much more. Details at eventbrite.com.

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How to Budget It’s one thing to know that you need a budget, and another to make one and stick to it.

Before you budget

Before you budget, you need to decide what you want your plan to do for you. Consider these activities to help you brainstorm: Write down three or four things you want to accomplish in the next five to 10 years.

This may include things like home ownership, starting a family, or running your own business. Write down two things you want to accomplish in the next year in regard to your finances. Perhaps you want to pay off debt, build an emergency fund, or start a new career. Write down one thing you want to accomplish in the next month. This may be saving a certain amount of money or not using your credit cards for at least 30 days.

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Set Up Your Budget

Once you have decided on your goals, you can set up your budget. To start, gather all of the necessary paperwork you may need, such as bank statements or investment accounts. You’ll want to calculate your expected monthly income, as well as your typical monthly expenses, and break it all down into categories. If your income is higher than your expenses, you are off to a good start.

Successfully Track Your Budget

Once you have created your budget, you are ready for the hard part: following it. This step is when many people who attempt budgeting tend to fail.

Evaluate Your Budget

After one month, you will need to evaluate your budget. This is essential for getting it to work.

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EVENTS Aug 30 Annual Crabs, Beer & Spirits by the James The all you can eat Crab Festival. There will be hot & fresh crabs, live bands, food vendors, merchandise vendors, local craft and national beers.

Find more details at eventbrite.com.

Sep 18 Richmond Mac & Cheese & Wing a Ding Ding Wing & Fried Chicken Festival Top chefs, food strucks, and vendors will be serving up America’s own mac and cheese along with wings and fried chicken! Come enjoy the festival with drinks and live entertainment. Discover more at eventbrite.com.

Oct 2 Cosplay World Richmond This is the premiere cosplay festival and workshop series making it’s debut in Richmond. Cosplayers, celebs, workshops and $2500 worth in costume contest prizes! This is one event you won’t want to miss! Learn more at eventbrite.com.

Nov 7 Brunch Vibes Brunch & Day Party Stop by and enjoy the best brunch in town every Sunday. Enjoy great classics like waffles, eggs, bacon, and bottomless mimosas! Learn more at eventbrite.com.

Dec 4 Official Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl CFind your favorite ugly sweater and join us while we go dashing through the bars this holiday season! Enjoy music, food, and holiday themed drinks! Learn more at eventbrite.com.

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DIVERSITY RICHMOND Diversity Richmond is a catalyst, a voice, a place and a resource that enriches and champions our diverse community, because we aspire for a vibrant, inclusive Richmond where inequality does not exist.

DIVERSITYRICHMOND.ORG | 804-622-4646 VIRGINIA PRIDE At Virginia Pride, our mission is to be a vehicle for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender awareness, networking and education to reach the broader Commonwealth Community. Through various methods, we seek to provide unique events designed to instill pride, celebrate unity and embrace diversity in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We strive to improve the lives of LGBT Virginians by creating visibility and promoting full human and civil rights through education, networking and celebrations that advocate equality.

VAPRIDE.ORG EQUALITY VIRGINIA Founded in 1989 as Virginians for Justice, Equality Virginia (EV) is the leading advocacy organization in Virginia seeking equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people. EV is building a fully inclusive Commonwealth by educating, empowering, and mobilizing Virginians to ensure all LGBTQ people are free to live, love, learn, and work.

EQUALITYVIRGINIA.ORG PFLAG PFLAG ‘s mission is to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered individuals, along with their families and allies, by (1) providing support to those who need it, (2) educating family and communities regarding sexual orientation, gender identity and LGBT issues, and (3) advocating to end discrimination and advance equality for LGBT people. PFLAGOFRICHMOND.ORG

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Set Goals for Your Budget After you have reached your original goals, you may want to set new ones. By continuing to set goals in the future, you will continue to move your financial habits in the right direction, and also better navigate where you need to cut spending. You can also reward yourself for meeting new spending limits. For example, you may treat yourself to a nice meal out if you meet the goals you have set for your grocery budget each month.

Cut Spending

Each year, you should evaluate areas where you can cut your spending. It is easy to assume that your bills are set in stone and that you cannot do anything to lower them. However, if you shop around every year or two, you may find deals on expenses like internet, car insurance, or gym memberships.

You may find that you save quite a bit of money with just a few hours of research beforehand. As you do that, evaluate whether you need the level of services you are getting, and cut back if you can do so comfortably.

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APOTHECARY & LIFESTYLE STORE Boketto Wellness............................................................................................................2 AUTO DEALERSHIP Cheverolet Country..................................................................................................... 17 DOUGHNUT SHOP Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.....................................................................back inside cover HARDCAPES & LANDSCAPING Land Designs............................................................................................................... 17 HEALTH CARE Kroger Health................................................................................................................ 1 HEALTH INSURANCE SMH Insurance............................................................................................................. 11 HOME BUILDER Compass................................................................................................................... 8-9 PET STORE Dog Krazy..................................................................................................................... 11 PHOTOGRAPHY - WEDDINGS & EVENTS Myles Katherine Photographyw.................................................front cover, back cover REALTOR Jolee Rubin - Coldwell Banker Realty.......................................................................... 17 ROCK CLIMBING & SUMMER CAMP Triangle Rock Club...................................................................................................... 12 TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS PROVIDER & DISTRIBUTION Applied Industrial Technologies................................................................................... 3 WEALTH MANAGEMENT Edward Jones................................................................................................................ 11 WINDOW INSTALLATION Window World............................................................................................................. 12 WIRELESS PHONE SERVICE PROVIDER Wireless Zone............................................................................................................... 13

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