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Photo Wrap-up: Saturday eclipse, Fire station open house, and Spirt & Soul Car show

Linda Hemmila

Oct 14, 2023 — 2 min read

Weekends in Richmond can be busy, and this one is no exception. Saturday offered many events starting off early with the Ring of Fire eclipse watch party hosted by the Main Library. Fog and low clouds did their best to eliminate any chance of viewing the eclipes, but the people who came out were lively and had a good time. Fire Station #63 on Valley View Road hosted an openhouse drawing a large crowd who enjoyed food and a tour of the fire station. Spirt Soul Festival offered a hearty schedule of activities, amongst them a vintage car show with music provided by the Frisco Gang Vinyl Collective.

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