🌱 See which Buchanan teacher just earned national classroom recognition.

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In today's newsletter:

• See which Buchanan teacher just earned national classroom recognition.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
• Saturday: Some rain in the afternoon, temps: high: 70, low: 58.
• Sunday: Rain, with a high of 64 and low of 60 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Meet the My Big World Team (scholastic.com) — A Buchanan Elementary School pre-K teacher from Buchanan is featured among educators nationwide on the My Big World team, spotlighting her role alongside peers from many states. While not a detailed profile, it’s a nice nod to local early childhood education and the recognition Buchanan’s school community is receiving.
   

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📸 Around Buchanan

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Buchanan

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 22

• Rock-A-Bye Reader →
  Montvale Library, 11575 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Montvale
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13

• PTA Bingo Night
  Buchanan Elementary School Buchanan, VA 24066
  6:30 pm

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📣 Buchanan Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 9

• Family Movie Night & Camp Out
  Colonial Elementary School Blue Ridge, VA 24064
  6:00 pm

Saturday October 10

• Customer Appreciation Day →
  Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware – Troutville, 8649 Cloverdale Road, Troutville
• Customer Appreciation Day - Troutville Ace →
  Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware – Troutville, 8649 Cloverdale Road, Troutville
• USSSA Girls Fast Pitch Softball →
  Botetourt Sports Complex, 160 Preston Parkway, Troutville
  9:00 am

Monday October 12

• BOCO Offices & Libraries Closed in Observance of Columbus & Yorktown Victory Day →
  Daleville VA
• BOCO Offices & Libraries Closed in Observance of Columbus & Yorktown Victory Day. →
  Botetourt County, VA Calendar Daleville, VA 24083
• Library Closed for Columbus Day →
  Daleville VA

Tuesday October 13

• Board of Zoning Appeals →
  57 S Center Drive, Daleville
  9:00 am
• Stitchin' Chicks →
  Montvale Library, 11575 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Montvale
  2:00 pm
• Planning Commission →
  57 S Center Drive, Daleville
  6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 👟 Noticed some changes along Route 60 in Clifton Forge?
  They’re part of Clifton Forge Connects, a community effort to make walking to everyday destinations safer and easier! The project focuses on… (Nextdoor )

• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Buchanan. Apply here.
• Vinton Veterinary Hospital posted a job opening for Kennel Assistant in Troutville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buchanan here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Bedford

• Coverage of the Bedford schools redistricting town halls (newsadvance.com)
• Bedford Community Orchestra brings big sound to Bedford (pmg-va.com)
• Neighbors raise road safety concerns over proposed 168-home development in Bedford County (wset.com)

Vinton

• Patsy Kilby Miller (pcpatriot.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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