🌱 Discover why Buchanan’s uncrowded riverfront feels like your own private escape

Cheers Buchanan! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Discover why Buchanan’s uncrowded riverfront feels like your own private escape

Also on today's calendar: Rock-A-Bye Reader and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know why the Easter Egg wouldnt cross the road? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Hazy sun with a stray t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 72.
• Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 64 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 10 Virginia Small Towns That Refuse To Sell Their Soul For Tourist Dollars (myfamilytravels.com) — Buchanan’s stretch of the James River and nearby mountain trails make it a standout spot for paddling, tubing, fishing, and hiking without big crowds. The article highlights easy access from Buchanan Town Park to the Upper James River Water Trail, plus nearby Appalachian Trail and Blue Ridge Parkway hikes like Apple Orchard Falls. It also notes family-friendly Limestone Park right on the river.
   

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📸 Around Buchanan

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Buchanan

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday July 21

• Stitchin' Chicks →
  Montvale Library, 11575 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Montvale
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday July 23

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

Thursday July 30

• Confessions of a Colorholic →
  Montvale Library, 11575 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Montvale
  2:00 pm

Friday July 31

• Botetourt County Fair →
  Buchanan Town Park, 485 Lowe St, Buchanan
  5:30 pm

Tuesday August 4

• Buchanan Friends of the Library Meeting →
  Buchanan Branch Library, 19795 Main St, Buchanan
  10:30 am

Saturday August 15

• 9th Annual Reggae by the River Festival →
  Buchanan Town Park, 485 Lowe St, Buchanan
  3:30 pm
• Reggae by the River →
  Buchanan Town Park, 485 Lowe St, Buchanan
  4:30 pm

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📣 Buchanan Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday July 21

• Creative Constructors →
  Montvale Library, 11575 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Montvale
  4:30 pm

Friday September 4

• Tween-Teen Night →
  Montvale Library, 11575 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Montvale
  5:00 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

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Buchanan. Apply here.
• Pilot Company posted a job opening for Subway Cashier in Troutville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buchanan here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Bedford

• Fire coverage gap along Route 122 raises response time concerns (wsls.com)
• Local high school student opens her own hot dog truck, hopes to inspire others (wset.com)
• Officials seek to identify motorcyclist following alleged pursuit through Campbell County (wset.com)

Vinton

• Twenty-one National Titles Awarded on Day Four of the… (usacycling.org)

Roanoke

• The Roanoke Times 2026 All-Timesland Boys Soccer Team (roanoke.com)
• Comics, Cosplay and Creativity! Big Lick Comic Con Returns Aug. 8-9 (wsls.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was a little chicken (Thank you Treva H. for sending it in!)
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