🌱 The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT and 11 more events

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Coming up on the calendar:

• The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Today's riddle: What did the snail say when he hopped on the tortoise's back for a ride? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 66.
• Monday: A thundershower in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Blue Ridge

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Monday June 22

• The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT →
  John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday June 8

• Senior Programs Mexican Train Dominos →
  Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E. Washington Ave, Vinton
  9:45 am
• Yoga for Beginners →
  Botetourt County, VA Calendar, 55 Eagles Nest Drive, Eagle Rock
  10:00 am
• Senior Programs Monday Music Jam →
  Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E. Washington Ave, Vinton
  2:00 pm
• Senior Programs Tai Chi Cane Defense →
  Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E. Washington Ave, Vinton
  5:30 pm
• Planning Commission →
  Botetourt County, VA Calendar, 57 S. Center Dr., Daleville
  6:00 pm
• Boys Basketball Open Gym
  Central Academy Middle School Fincastle, VA 24090
  6:00 pm

Tuesday June 9

• Board of Zoning Appeals →
  Botetourt County, VA Calendar, 57 S Center Drive, Daleville
  9:00 am
• Senior Programs Intermediate Line Dancing →
  Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E. Washington Ave, Vinton
  10:00 am
• Senior Programs Beginner Line Dancing →
  Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E. Washington Ave, Vinton
  11:30 am
• Senior Programs Advanced Line Dancing →
  Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E Washington Ave, Vinton
  5:30 pm

Wednesday June 10

• Community Development Committee Meeting →
  Vinton, VA Calendar, 227 S. Pollard Street, Vinton
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Restaurant Manager in Daleville. Apply here.
• O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Vinton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Blue Ridge here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Vinton

• Roanoke organizations partner with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to expand access to books for children (wsls.com)
• William Byrd Class of 2026 celebrates graduation (vintonmessenger.com)
• Virginia gun shops report surge in sales ahead of new restrictions taking effect July 1 (wdbj7.com)

Roanoke

• Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Appeals court dismisses Medmont/Deyerle case against city of Roanoke and ABoone Real Estate (cardinalnews.org)
• Humble Hustle R&B festival returns to Elmwood Park (wdbj7.com)
• Public sector collective bargaining advocates turn their attention to local change after Governor's veto (wfxrtv.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: WHEEEEEE! (Thank you Francesca C. for sending it in!)
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