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🌱 How did Christiansburg pull off its rivalry win over Blacksburg?
Christiansburg, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readHey hey Christiansburg! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Christiansburg pull off its rivalry win over Blacksburg?
Also on today's calendar: Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival Halloween – October 31, 2026 | Christiansburg, VA — Sinkland Farms Rustic Chic Weddings, Events & Farm Festivals and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the skeleton lonely? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 69 and low of 38 degrees.
- Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 69, low: 43.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 63 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hardee's Friday Night Blitz Week 9 – October 23-24, 2026 (wfxrtv.com) — Christiansburg High’s football team edged rival Blacksburg 31–24, moving to 4–4 in a tight Friday night matchup that local fans will be talking about all week. The roundup also recaps scores from dozens of other regional high school games, giving Christiansburg residents a quick snapshot of how neighboring teams are faring this season. 
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★ Featured events ★
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Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival – October 29, 2026 | Christiansburg, VA — Sinkland Farms Rustic Chic Weddings, Events & Farm Festivals →
Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg
4:00 pm
Thursday October 29
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Other local events
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Central Business District Committee →
Town of Christiansburg Calendar, Town Hall 100 E. Main St., Christiansburg
5:00 pm -
Regular Town Council Meeting →
Town of Christiansburg Calendar, Town Hall 100 E. Main St., Christiansburg
7:00 pm -
Wednesday Clay Days →
Paint 'n Fun Ceramics Studio, 782 New River Rd NW Suite 613, Christiansburg
12:00 pm -
Wheel Together – Weekday Pottery Experience for 4 →
Paint 'n Fun Ceramics Studio, 782 New River Rd NW Suite 613, Christiansburg
1:00 pm -
All Hallows Eve – Family Paint Night →
Paint 'n Fun Ceramics Studio, 782 New River Rd NW Suite 613, Christiansburg
5:30 pm -
Town Hall-oween & Treat Trail →
Town of Christiansburg Calendar, E. Main Street, Christiansburg
3:00 pm -
Getting Scary on the Huckleberry →
Town of Christiansburg Calendar, Christiansburg Recreation Center 1600 N Franklin Street, Christiansburg
8:45 am -
Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival Halloween – October 31, 2026 | Christiansburg, VA — Sinkland Farms Rustic Chic Weddings, Events & Farm Festivals →
Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg
10:00 am -
Cozy Soup ‘n Cracker Bowl Hand Building Workshop →
Paint 'n Fun Ceramics Studio, 782 New River Rd NW Suite 613, Christiansburg
11:00 am -
TRY IT! Pottery Wheel Class →
Paint 'n Fun Ceramics Studio, 782 New River Rd NW Suite 613, Christiansburg
3:00 pm
Tuesday October 27
Wednesday October 28
Thursday October 29
Friday October 30
Saturday October 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Family Book Club: Doll Bones →
Radford Public Library, 30 W Main St, Radford
6:00 pm
Monday October 26
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- Seen this AM in Hans Meadow.
Have reported to Wildlife Department already as the bear appears to have mange. (Nextdoor Hans Meadow) - Hi everyone!
Lots of bear out tonight! They are hungry. It’s getting colder. Two came up on my porch tonight. Keep your pets and people safe! (Nextdoor Mt Pleasant)
- Hardee's posted a job opening for Hardees Crew Member - Christiansburg 460, $12.77 to $14/hour in Christiansburg. Apply here.
- Earth Fare, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Lead in Christiansburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Christiansburg here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the skeleton lonely?" — He had no body to play with. (Thank you Margie S. for sending it in!)
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