RVA-LUG Monthly Newsletter — August 2026
Hello RVA-LUG!
Welcome to the August 2026 edition of the Richmond Virginia LEGO® Users Group newsletter! We have a busy month ahead packed with store visits, monthly meetings, part drafts, display opportunities, and upcoming community build challenges.
Tuesday Dinner & Social Events
First Tuesday Dinner & LEGO Store Visit (August 4th)
Kick off the month with a double feature social event!
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Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Schedule:
Details: Come hang out, check out the latest Pick-a-Brick wall selections, and grab dinner with fellow AFOLs. All members and guests are welcome!
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August Monthly Meeting
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Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Guzman Center (near Willow Lawn)
Agenda:
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Special Feature: Part Draft — Set #76970 (Baby Dinosaur Dolores)
Our August meeting will feature an official Part Draft for LEGO Set #76970: Baby Dinosaur Dolores!
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Spots Available: 8 of 12 spots remaining!
How to Join: Check out the dedicated `#part-draft` channel on our community platform to learn more about how part drafts work and reserve your spot before it fills up – https://discord.com/channels/391839985235525633/1529178722207531129
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Save the Date!
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Annual RVA-LUG Barbecue in Ashland
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Location: Ashland, VA
Details: Mark your calendars! More details on food, fun, and outdoor building activities will be shared soon.
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Display Events (Upcoming Opportunities)
Get your MOCs ready! Here are the upcoming display opportunities for RVA-LUG members:
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Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Event
Date & Details: August 29 and 30
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Display Focus: The main focus is going to be interactive Lego related events that they are coordinating, however they are looking for MOC display if anyone wants to participate. Check in with David in the dedicated discord channel: https://discord.com/channels/391839985235525633/1446192238576271420
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Virginia Comic Con
Date & Details: September 12th 11 am to 4pm
Location: Richmond Raceway
Display Focus: Collaborative layout and member MOCs – Check in with Brian on discord: https://discord.com/channels/391839985235525633/1375137481120419900
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BrickFair Oaks Pennsylvania
Dates: November 5th – November 7th, 2026
Location: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (Oaks, PA)
Display Focus: Collaborative convention display. Join the event chat to sign up for layout space! Check in with other attendees planning to attend on discord: https://discord.com/channels/391839985235525633/1509949239885692948
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Next Month’s Challenge: “Back to School”
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Theme: Build your dream classroom, a wacky invention, or a working LEGO machine (Rube Goldberg style).
Voting: September Monthly Meeting. Start brainstorming your builds now!
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Connect with RVA-LUG
Website: rva-lug.com
News Archives: rva-lug.com/category/news/
The Group Chat is on Discord – Join by following this invite – https://discord.gg/qsW9FVHSPc