🌱 Which Appomattox holiday events should your family add to November plans?
Appomattox, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Appomattox! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Appomattox holiday events should your family add to November plans?
- How did Appomattox stack up in this week’s statewide football scores?
Also on today's calendar: The Addams Family Musical and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Cloudy with a little rain, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.
- Monday: Warmer with decreasing clouds, temps: high: 77, low: 49.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lynchburg Area November 2026 Family Fun, Festivals, and Shopping! (macaronikid.com) — Appomattox residents have several November holiday events to look forward to, including a town tree lighting, a community Christmas party at Liberty Baptist, and a nightly Christmas display on Church Street. This regional roundup also highlights nearby festivals, markets, and light shows across Central Virginia, giving families plenty of free or low-cost options to plan their holiday season. 
• High school scores from around Virginia (rocktownnow.com) — Appomattox football fans can celebrate a big 49–7 win over Chatham, noted among dozens of high school results from across Virginia’s Week 6 slate. The roundup highlights strong performances, upsets, and playoff-positioning games, putting Appomattox’s victory in a broader statewide context for prep sports followers.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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The Addams Family →
Wolfbane Performing Arts Center, 618 Country Club Rd, Appomattox
7:30 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
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The Addams Family Musical →
Wolfbane’s Wolf PAC, 618 Country Club Road, Appomattox
7:30 pm -
Sun Bonnet Sue Stitchers →
J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library, 157 Main Street, Appomattox
10:00 am -
Spot the Book Bus at the Jamerson Library →
J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library, 157 Main Street, Appomattox
12:30 pm -
GED Outreach →
J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library, 157 Main Street, Appomattox
4:00 pm -
Library Board Special Called Meeting →
J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library, 157 Main Street, Appomattox
4:30 pm -
Autumn Adventures event
Appomattox Elementary, 185 Learning Ln, Appomattox
5:30 pm -
Mr. York’s Macabre Collection of Haunted Tales →
J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library, 157 Main Street, Appomattox
6:00 pm -
James River State Park Story & Craft Time →
J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library, 157 Main Street, Appomattox
12:00 pm -
Legal Aid – Powers of Attorney →
J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library, 157 Main Street, Appomattox
2:00 pm -
Legal Aid Presentation - Powers of Attorney →
J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library, 157 Main Street, Appomattox
2:00 pm -
Railroad Festival Float →
Appomattox VA
8:00 am
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello Neighbors!
We are new to the area and wonder if anyone in the area would be willing to babysit our chihuahua/terrier mix dog in their home the week of… (Nextdoor Dunn Roamin) - If you see Columbia Gas of Virginia upgrading the natural gas lines in your neighborhood, we want to share why it’s important.
This work will lead to long-term benefits for you, your neighborhood and your community, especially from a safety and reliability standpoint. Link… (Nextdoor )
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Appomattox. Apply here.
- Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Rustburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Appomattox here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rustburg
- Northside surges late to beat Rustburg, improving to 4-1 on the season (wset.com)
Madison Heights
- Trial set for April 5 in accused man's Amherst murder case (newsadvance.com)
- Appomattox County's Tre Fitch is The News & Advance Athlete of the Week (newsadvance.com)
- University of Lynchburg AI Garage trains students in agentic AI (newsadvance.com)
Amherst
- Countdown to Election Day in Amherst: 5 things to know (newsadvance.com)
- Stonehouse Lake opens to Amherst farmers in need as drought dries up creeks (wset.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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