🌱 How a free Virginia library workshop tackles the body’s hidden grief

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• How a free Virginia library workshop tackles the body's hidden grief

Also on today's calendar: Back of the Shack Fridays and 4 more events.

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 70, low: 41.
• Thursday: Sunshine and breezy at times, with a high of 61 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Series of workshops explores the hidden physical toll of unprocessed grief (hometownsource.com) — Residents in Virginia can attend a free workshop on delayed grief at the Virginia Public Library on October 29, where a retired nurse practitioner and grief specialist will share her own healing journey. She'll explain how long-suppressed grief can show up as real physical symptoms and offer practical tools for processing loss, whether it's recent or many years old.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Virginia

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Back of the Shack Fridays →
  The Sugar Shack, 235 Chestnut St, Virginia
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Introduction to Adaptive Y.O.G.A with Cherie Hotchkiss →
  The Studio at Maco Theater, 415 Chestnut Street, Virginia
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Good Shepherd Church - Virginia →
  Virginia MN
Friday October 16
• Back of the Shack Fridays →
  The Sugar Shack, 235 Chestnut St, Virginia
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Brahms & Schumann →
  Rock Ridge High School, 1403 Progress Parkway, Virginia
  7:00 pm
Friday October 23
• The Great Trophy Tumble! A Jue's Buffet Mystery Adventure →
  Maco Theater, 415 Chestnut Street, Virginia
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Hope for Recovery →
  1101 9th St N, Virginia
  9:00 am

📣 Virginia Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Melted Colors Coffee Shop FREE →
  116 Adams Ave, Eveleth
  1:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• DJ Trivia at Sawmill Saloon →
  Sawmill Saloon & Restaurant, 5478 Mountain Iron Dr, Virginia
  7:30 pm
Thursday October 1
• First Family Fall Retreat 2026 →
  Story Book Lodge Christian Camp, 5079 Vermilion Trail, Gilbert
  8:30 am
Sunday October 4
• Grace Shingledecker's bridal shower →
  Heritage Trail Bible Church, 5266 Heritage Trail, Gilbert
  12:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Women's Book Club →
  Heritage Trail Bible Church, 5266 Heritage Trail, Gilbert
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Virginia. Apply here.
• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T0847) in Virginia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Virginia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hibbing

• Vikings Weekly: Volleyball wins tournament championship, football remains undefeated (wtip.org)
• USW/Cliffs steelmaking contract talks to resume Thursday (hometownsource.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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