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🌱 Patch AM: Where Blacksburg and neighbors are marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11

Also, don't miss Nrv Aarp/Toc Health Fair on the Blacksburg Patch calendar

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Greetings Blacksburg! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Blacksburg and neighbors are marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11

Also on today's calendar: Nrv Aarp/Toc Health Fair and 11 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 56.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Roanoke Valley first responders remember 25th anniversary of 9/11 (roanoke.com) — Blacksburg is among several nearby communities holding events to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, giving local residents options to attend commemorations close to home. Ceremonies in Salem and across the Roanoke Valley feature first responders, wreaths, and public tributes honoring those who died and those who served that day.
   

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  • Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Blacksburg. Apply here.
  • New River Valley Community Services posted a job opening for Facilities Technician II in Blacksburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Blacksburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Dublin

  • Associate Support Specialist IT Infr - Volvo Group - Dublin, VA, US (dice.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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