Gov. Glenn Youngkin made the third stop on his “parents matter conversation” tour Tuesday morning, joining state Sen. Siobhan Dunnavant, R-Henrico, at Crestview Elementary School in Henrico County.
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin and state Sen. Siobhan Dunnavant, R-Henrico, listen to attendees during a Parents Matter town hall meeting at Crestview Elementary School on Aug. 8. Dunnavant, the lawmaker who carried the 2022 parental notification measure, said last fall that censorship was not the intent of her bill, which gave parents the right to opt their children out of reading sexually explicit content.
Attendees of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s “Parents Matter” town hall meeting raise their hands for an opportunity to speak during the event held at Crestview Elementary School on Aug. 8.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks to the media after a Parents Matter town hall meeting at Crestview Elementary School in Henrico County on Tuesday. Youngkin is traveling the state to speak and meet with parents about their role in the education of their children.
Top five weekend events: Richmond Jazz Festival, Carytown Watermelon Festival
Richmond Jazz and Music Festival
Saturday and Sunday Soul legend Chaka Khan will take the stage at this weekend’s Richmond Jazz and Music Festival, along with 20-plus artists. The festival is returning to Maymont for the first time in three years after the pandemic put the celebration on pause. Other performers include Robert Glasper, Wale, Legacy Band and many more. Doors open at 11 a.m. 1700 Hampton St. $129 day pass, $195 weekend pass. Rain or shine. richmondjazzandmusicfestival.com.
Carytown Watermelon Festival
Sunday $1 watermelon bowls are back at the 41st annual Carytown Watermelon Festival, which will take over the streets of Carytown with live music, food vendors, sidewalk sales from Carytown merchants, and tons of fresh watermelon. Over 115,000 people typically turn out for the event that serves up over 3,000 watermelons, 80 musicians, and a huge kids area with rides and games. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. From Nansemond Street to Colonial Avenue on West Cary Street. Free; pay as you go. www.carytownwatermelonfestival.com.
Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton
Saturday Funk innovator George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic are headed to town, with ska punk rockers Fishbone as the opening guest. 7:30 p.m. Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St. $44.50-$59.50. (800) 514-3849 or etix.com.
