🌱 Saint Elizabeth University Eagles at Sweet Briar College Field Hockey Men and 11 more events

Cheers Amherst! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. at Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum - VA, 14020 Thunderbolt Rd., Chantilly, VA
• Children's Story Time at Amherst County Public Library
• Amherst County Board of Supervisors Meeting at Amherst County

... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 56 degrees.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny; low humidity, temps: high: 78, low: 56.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.

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📸 Around Amherst

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Amherst

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20

• Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. →
  Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum - VA, 14020 Thunderbolt Rd., Chantilly, VA,
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 15

• Children's Story Time →
  Amherst County Public Library, 382 South Main Street, Amherst
  10:30 am
• Amherst County Board of Supervisors Meeting
  Amherst County, 153 Washington St, Amherst
  7:00 pm

Thursday September 17

• Yarn Crafters →
  Amherst County Public Library, 382 South Main Street, Amherst
  2:00 pm
• Four Seasons Summer Farm Market →
  Four Seasons Summer Farm Market, 180 South Main Street, Amherst
  3:30 pm
• Saint Elizabeth University Eagles at Sweet Briar College Field Hockey Men →
  Sweet Briar College, 134 Chapel Rd, Sweet Briar
  6:00 pm
• Jefferson Forest at Amherst County →
  Amherst County High School, 139 Lancer Ln, Amherst
  7:00 pm
• Thinkin' and Drinkin' Thursday Trivia →
  Loose Shoe Brewing Company, 198 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst
  7:00 pm

Friday September 18

• ACPS Community Tailgate
  Amherst County School District Amherst, VA 24521
  5:00 pm
• Liberty Christian at Amherst County →
  Amherst County High School, 139 Lancer Ln, Amherst
  7:00 pm

Saturday September 19

• Open Mic Night →
  Loose Shoe Brewing Company, 198 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 19

• 2026 Slack's Car Bike & Truck Show →
  Madison Heights Community Center, 424 Woodys Lake Road, Madison Heights

Tuesday October 6

• Native Plants Workshop at Upper James River Center →
  Upper James River Center, 150 Rocky Hill Road, Madison Heights
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Delivery Driver (08281) - 196 Ambrier Plaza in Amherst. Apply here.
• The Clorox Company posted a job opening for Electrical Maintenance Technician- M Shift in Amherst. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Amherst here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Lynchburg

• Lynchburg Humane Society gives supporters first look at new regional veterinary clinic (wset.com)
• Woman injured, man arrested following shooting incident in Lynchburg (wsls.com)
• UVA Health Bringing Comprehensive Cancer Care to Lynchburg (virginianreview.com)

Forest

• Field of Honor returns to Lynchburg with 9/11 tribute (wset.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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