Good morning, Mechanicsville.

Richmond folk duo Colin and Caroline released their EP Just a Few Words That I Say to Myself All the Time on Oct.

29, following their single “Like I Did” in late September. Earlier this year they recorded vocals locally at 9WG Studios for Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem and performed an acoustic version in Japan.

Actress Daphne Maxwell Reid appears on the latest Untold podcast to discuss trading Hollywood for Virginia after inspiration from Doug Wilder and her new leading role in the feature The Cashier, and the Richmond conversation highlights her decades-long TV career and growing work in Virginia film.

Chesterfield resident Melissa Gilmore is leading a growing team to raise money and support for Alzheimer’s research after losing her mother to the disease.

The Richmond Walk to End Alzheimer’s is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7 at City Stadium, and organizers encourage registration and use of the Alzheimer’s Association help line and support groups.

The International Dumpling Showdown will happen this weekend (The Answer Brewpub), Virginia winemakers received a temporary waiver allowing more out-of-state fruit in wines this season, and Dia de los Muertos celebrations including a big Nov.

1 gathering at Vitco will feature food, altars, and live music.