🌱 Family Movie Night — Night at the Museum and 9 more events

Good morning Callaghan! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Purcellville Wine and Food Festival at Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
• Family Movie Night — Night at the Museum at Alleghany Highlands Regional Library
• Jammin on the Jackson 2026

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Lots of sun; very hot, humid, with a high of 99 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Very hot; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 97, low: 72.
• Saturday: Hot and humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Callaghan

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday July 18

• Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
  Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132,
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday July 17

• Family Movie Night — Night at the Museum →
  Alleghany Highlands Regional Library, 406 W Riverside St, Covington
  6:00 pm

Saturday July 18

• Jammin on the Jackson 2026 →
  Intervale Park and River Access, 1903 Dressler Dr, Covington
  4:00 pm
• Michael Wayne Dill @ Jack Mason's Tavern & Brewery →
  Jack Mason's Tavern & Brewery, 400 E Ridgeway St, Clifton Forge
  6:30 pm

Wednesday July 22

• “Who Made These Tracks?” Fossil Making with Ranger Hannah →
  Alleghany Highlands Regional Library, 406 W Riverside St, Covington
  2:00 pm

Tuesday July 28

• Kids Craft Bonanza →
  Alleghany Highlands Regional Library, 406 W Riverside St, Covington
  2:00 pm

Friday July 31

• Summer Reading Wrap-Up Ice Cream Sundae Party →
  Alleghany Highlands Regional Library, 406 W Riverside St, Covington
  2:00 pm
• YMCA Back to School BASH →
  Alleghany Highlands YMCA, 101 YMCA Way, Covington
  4:00 pm

Wednesday August 5

• Homeschool Connect at the Y! →
  Alleghany Highlands YMCA, 101 YMCA Way, Covington
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday July 16

• Pokemon Club →
  Alleghany Highlands Regional Library, 406 W Riverside St, Covington
  4:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• CHS Class of 1986 - 40th Reunion →
  Covington Moose Lodge #610, 414 Moose Park Rd, Covington
  6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Covington

• Covington Parks and Recreation to Host Summer Holiday on July 25 (virginianreview.com)
• Covington City Council Sets Agenda for July 14 Meeting (virginianreview.com)
• Colby Covington Addresses Potential WWE Move (wrestlingattitude.com)

Clifton Forge

• Beat the heat: Clifton Forge and Lynchburg open cooling centers (wfxrtv.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A candle (Thank you James O. for sending it in!)
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