🌱 [CCPL] Adult Book Club and 10 more events

Good morning Cana! 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:

• [CCPL] Adult DIY: Painting Party at Carroll County Public Library
• [CCPL] Adult Book Club
• [CCPL] Dino Dig at Carroll County Public Library

... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do drummers say when they are tired? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
• Thursday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 65.
• Friday: Periods of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 66 degrees.

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📸 Around Cana

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cana

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday July 25

• [CCPL] Adult DIY: Painting Party →
  Carroll County Public Library, 101 Beaver Dam Rd, Hillsville
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday July 27

• [CCPL] Adult Book Club →
  Carroll County Public Library, 101 Beaver Dam Rd, Hillsville
  6:00 pm

Wednesday July 29

• [CCPL] Dino Dig →
  Carroll County Public Library, 101 Beaver Dam Rd, Hillsville
  11:00 am
• [CCPL] Let’s Make a Fossil →
  Carroll County Public Library, 101 Beaver Dam Rd, Hillsville
  2:00 pm

Monday August 10

• [CCPL] Family Game Night →
  Carroll County Public Library, 101 Beaver Dam Rd, Hillsville
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday July 22

• [GPL] Magic Show →
  Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
  10:00 am
• [CCPL] Magic Show →
  Carroll County Public Library, 101 Beaver Dam Rd, Hillsville
  1:00 pm

Thursday July 23

• [CCPL] Teen Escape Room **Registration Required** →
  Carroll County Public Library, 101 Beaver Dam Rd, Hillsville
  12:00 pm
• [GPL] Adult Game Night →
  Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
  5:00 pm

Friday July 24

• Old Souls at Creek Bottom Brewing →
  Creek Bottom Brewing, Distillery & Restaurant, Galax
  7:00 pm
• Darrin Hacquard →
  Rex Theater, 113 E Grayson St, Galax
  8:00 pm

Saturday July 25

• Fries Town Market →
  Fries Community Center, 316 W Main St, Fries
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Hillsville. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Hillsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cana here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Galax

• Willie Dewayne 'Smitty' Smith (pcpatriot.com)
• Southwest Virginia artist: By rejecting mural with ethnically diverse musicians, Galax sends a message that some aren't welcome (cardinalnews.org)
• Former Alumni of The Voice Makenzie Phipps and Aubrey Nicole Release New Duet "Devil Ain't In Hell" (newmusicweekly.com)

Stuart

• Chamber, Longwood Center to host Lunch & Learn (theenterprise.net)
• Deadline extended for local agriculture photo contest (theenterprise.net)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I feel beat. (Thank you Marty R. for sending it in!)
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