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🌱 How Boydton’s Odicci Alexander changed the face of college softball pitching
Boydton, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min readGreetings Boydton! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Boydton’s Odicci Alexander changed the face of college softball pitching
Also on today's calendar: THE GREEN BOX: At the Heart of War and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 83 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 88, low: 59. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Odicci Alexander's success at the 2021 WCWS inspired young Black pitchers (andscape.com) — Boydton readers may be proud to see hometown pitcher Odicci Alexander credited with inspiring a new generation of Black college softball stars. The story recounts her breakout 2021 Women’s College World Series run and shows how her success helped motivate current standouts like Texas Tech’s NiJaree Canady and UCLA’s Taylor Tinsley while highlighting growing representation in the sport. 
📸 Around Boydton
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Upcoming Events in
Boydton
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Movie Time!
Mecklenburg County Public Library R. T. Arnold Public Library, 110 E Danville St, South Hill, VA
10:00 am -
Infinity Acres Ranch in Boydton
Mecklenburg County Public Library 1294 Jefferson St, Boydton, VA 23917, USA
10:30 am -
Board Meeting →
Mecklenburg County, VA Calendar Boydton, VA 23917
7:00 pm -
Virginia Museum Dino Dig!
Mecklenburg County Public Library Boydton Public Library
10:30 am -
South Hill Army Core presentation
Mecklenburg County Public Library 316 Washington Street, Boydton, VA 23917
10:30 am -
THE GREEN BOX: At the Heart of War →
Virtual Film Screening
9:00 am -
Dinosaur Terrarium Boydton
Mecklenburg County Public Library Boydton Library
10:30 am -
The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT →
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
6:00 pm
Thursday June 4
Monday June 8
Tuesday June 9
Wednesday June 10
Thursday June 11
Monday June 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Wine + Dine w/North Street Press Club →
Rosemont Vineyards & Winery, 1050 Blackridge Rd, La Crosse
11:00 am -
Willie C and The Band at Cape Charles Tiny Livin' →
Cape Charles Tiny Livin', 22102 S Bayside Rd, Cape Charles
6:00 pm -
UNMASKING THE MIND: A Mental Wealth Brunch →
Wilson's BBQ & SeaFood, 1224 W Danville St, South Hill
11:00 am -
16th Annual Wine & Art Festival →
Rosemont Vineyards & Winery, 1050 Blackridge Rd, La Crosse
11:00 am
Saturday June 6
Saturday June 13
Saturday June 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- When language isn't a barrier, opportunity has room to grow.
Join this virtual Lunch & Learn to learn about HUB/SBE certifications, business opportunities, and resources available for interpretation and… (Nextdoor )
- The Weitz Company posted a job opening for Electrical Quality Control (QC) Inspector in Boydton. Apply here.
- Southland Industries posted a job opening for Senior Safety Coordinator in Boydton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boydton here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Delores Newby Griffin (sovanow.com)
- Harry William Marrow Jr. (sovanow.com)
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- Phoenix baseball start strong, fall to Glass 6-4 in regionals (sovanow.com)
Lunenburg
- SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Virginia Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought (vannuysnewspress.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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