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🌱 Patch AM: How did Franklin’s first game transform the Hokies in Blacksburg?
Happening soon: Town Council Meeting on the Blacksburg Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Blacksburg? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Franklin's first game transform the Hokies in Blacksburg?
- Remember when Patrick Swayze rode into Blacksburg on a Suzuki?
Also on today's calendar: Nrv Aarp/Toc Health Fair and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
- Tuesday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 78, low: 56.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hawkins, Overton carry Virginia Tech over VMI 73-3 in Franklin debut (wtvr.com) — Virginia Tech fans in Blacksburg saw a dominant 73-3 win over VMI, highlighted by big rushing performances from Marcellous Hawkins Jr. and Jeffrey Overton Jr. in new head coach James Franklin's debut. With a revamped roster and strong defensive showing, the Hokies now turn their attention to hosting Old Dominion next Saturday in Lane Stadium. 
• WDBJ7 Archive: Cameras rolled on 'Dirty Dancing' 40 years ago (wdbj7.com) — Southwest Virginia's connection to "Dirty Dancing" still touches Blacksburg, including memories of a Mountain Lake chef giving Patrick Swayze a motorcycle ride into town. Forty years after filming began, the Giles County resort continues to draw fans with its movie history, anniversary events, and the enduring story behind the film's iconic final scene.
📸 Around Blacksburg
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Blacksburg
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★ Featured events ★
- Town Council Meeting →
Blacksburg
6:30 pm
Tuesday September 8
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Other local events
- La Leche League Morning Meeting →
Santosha Massage, 100 Ardmore Street Suite 101, Blacksburg
10:00 am - Blacksburg Farmers Market →
Blacksburg VA
2:00 pm - Community Soup Dinner →
Blacksburg Farmers Market, 108 W Main St, Blacksburg
4:00 pm - Market Square Jam →
Blacksburg VA
7:00 pm - Marko Stuparević Piano Concert →
Blacksburg VA
7:30 pm - Football Gameday Sales at the Virginia Tech Golf Course →
Blacksburg VA
9:00 am - 16 Squares Walking Tour →
Alexander Black House, 204 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg
12:00 pm - Midnight Monsters at JH Bards →
JH Bards, 213 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg
5:30 pm - Book Talk with Kathleen Wilson →
Alexander Black House, 204 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg
5:30 pm - Town Gown Meeting →
Blacksburg VA
6:30 pm - Nrv Aarp/Toc Health Fair →
Christiansburg Recreation Center, 1600 N Franklin St, Christiansburg
10:00 am
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Wednesday September 16
📣 Blacksburg Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found this friend walking down Harding Avenue near the elementary school.
He has no identification tag, but seems very friendly and does not seem to be injured in any way. I have him inside at the Roanoke St., Apartments… (Nextdoor Bennett Hill/Progress) - Does anyone have experience with local RV/trailer parks?
The cost of rent in an apartment is getting too high for me so I am trying to find out if that could be a viable way to stay in the area. Any advice… (Nextdoor Stroubles Creek Rd)
- New River Valley Community Services posted a job opening for Revenue Cycle Billing Specialist ($2,000 Sign on Bonus) in Blacksburg. Apply here.
- Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Equipment Set Up Technician in Blacksburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Blacksburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Christiansburg
- Martin, Larry Zane (nrvnews.com)
- Virginia Tech football fans enthused about new coach, new season (roanoke.com)
- Amtrak infrastructure work will temporarily reduce train service in Virginia (cardinalnews.org)
Radford
- Radford's second quarter explosion leads rout of Giles (pcpatriot.com)
- Carol Smith Luttrell (pcpatriot.com)
Dublin
- Tamera (Tammy) Renee Wall Smith (pcpatriot.com)
Ok Blacksburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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