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In today's newsletter:
- Want to hear PEN America discuss free speech in Bridgewater?
- Confused about Bridgewater trash pickup rules? Hereās your quick guide.
- Want to see a decade of Bridgewater alum art for free?
Also on today's calendar: Music Bingo and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 49 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 46.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ PEN America Director to Discuss Free Speech in Endowed Lecture at Bridgewater College (bridgewater.edu) ā Bridgewater College is inviting local residents to a free public lecture on free speech with PEN Americaās Kristen Shahverdian on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Rebecca Hallās Boitnott Room. Sheāll join college leaders for a moderated conversation on creative expression and education, with doors opening at 7 p.m. 
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ā¢ Trash Talk (bridgewater.blog) ā If you live in Bridgewater, the town has bundled all the key details on residential trash, recycling, and large-item pickup into a handy āTrash Talkā insert in The Current and on its website. The guide explains which services apply to homes, and notes that Bridgewater Retirement Community residents will receive a special version tailored to them. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Bridgewater College alum showcases decade of acrylic paintings in on-campus gallery (whsv.com) ā An alumās free acrylic painting exhibit is now open at Bridgewater Collegeās Beverly Perdue Art Gallery in Bridgewater through Nov. 5, giving locals a chance to see a decade of her work. Residents can drop in to explore rotating displays that highlight alumni, student, faculty, and regional artists in an accessible on-campus space. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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Fall Break ā
402 East College Street, Bridgewater
8:00 am
Friday October 9
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Other local events
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Music Bingo ā
Tasting Room, 4828 Spring Creek Rd, Bridgewater
6:30 pm -
Virginia Winemaker Tasting ā
The Meeting House Banquet Hall, 4828 Spring Creek Rd, Bridgewater
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Pet Costume Contest - Bridgewater Rotary Club ā
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Shenandoah Valley Academy at Blue Ridge Christian ā
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Blue Ridge Christian at Shenandoah Valley Academy ā
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Customer Appreciation Day ā
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Customer Appreciation Day - Bridgewater Ag ā
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Trivia Night ā
Tasting Room, 4828 Spring Creek Rd, Bridgewater
6:30 pm -
East Rockingham at Turner Ashby ā
Turner Ashby, 800 N Main St, Bridgewater
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Music Bingo ā
Tasting Room, 4828 Spring Creek Rd, Bridgewater
6:30 pm -
Endowed Lecture: PEN America ā
402 East College Street, Bridgewater
7:30 pm
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Tuesday October 13
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Tuesday October 20
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for a cleaner?
You found one! Call Silver Cleaning for all your cleaning needs today! Silver Cleaning and Home Management! I am available evenings and weekends;ā¦ (Nextdoor Bridgewater)
- Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Harrisonburg. Apply here.
- Sentara Healthcare posted a job opening for Food Service Worker in Harrisonburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bridgewater here.
š Nearby News
Harrisonburg
- Harrisonburg moves forward with plans to replace Fire Station 4 (whsv.com)
- Harrisonburg City Council candidates debate housing, business growth at JMU forum (dnronline.com)
- The Little Grill to host a benefit night for the RHSPCA October 8 (rocktownnow.com)
Verona
- Overnight I-81 lane closure coming to Augusta County (newsleader.com)
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