🌱 What MGCC’s new CDL leader means for jobs in Clifton Forge

Hey there, Clifton Forge! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What MGCC’s new CDL leader means for jobs in Clifton Forge

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 6 more events.

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: Mostly sunny, hot and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Warm; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 73.
• Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Mountain Gateway Community College Names Megbill 'Bill' Khodhair as New CDL Program Head, announces regional expansion - West Virginia Daily News (wvdn.com) — Mountain Gateway Community College in Clifton Forge has promoted longtime instructor Megbill “Bill” Khodhair to lead its Commercial Driver’s License program, following the retirement of founding leader Dorothy Hayslett. The college is also adding a new full-time CDL position based in Clifton Forge and another in Roanoke to support hands-on training and regional program growth.
   

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📸 Around Clifton Forge

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clifton Forge

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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

• Bluegrass Jam Session →
  Clifton Forge School of the Arts, 518 Church St, Clifton Forge
  7:00 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

Monday July 20

• Summer Art Camp 2026 Session 2 July 20-23, 2026 →
  Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center, Inc., 439 E Ridgeway St, Clifton Forge
  9:30 am

Tuesday July 21

• Collage Self Portraits for Adults →
  Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center, Inc., 439 E Ridgeway St, Clifton Forge
  2:00 pm

Wednesday July 22

• Summer Art Camp 2026 Session 2 July 20-23, 2026 →
  Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center, Inc., 439 E Ridgeway St, Clifton Forge
  9:30 am

Thursday July 23

• Acrylic Techniques with Rubbing Alcohol →
  Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center, Inc., 439 E Ridgeway St, Clifton Forge
  1:00 pm

Friday July 24

• Polymer Clay Food Themed Miniatures →
  Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center, Inc., 439 E Ridgeway St, Clifton Forge
  1:00 pm

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📣 Clifton Forge Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday July 16

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

Friday July 17

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

• Caricature Workshop July 28, 2026 →
  Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center, Inc., 439 E Ridgeway St, Clifton Forge
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Some mosquitoes breed in containers of water.
  Dump and wash pools, buckets, tires, and bird baths every week before refilling them with clean water. Learn more at vdh.virginia.gov/mosquitoes… (Nextdoor )

• O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Covington. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Covington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clifton Forge here.

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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)
• Gathright Dam to Conduct Pulse Release Today, July 15 (virginianreview.com)

Lexington

• Improvements On U.S. 11 North Sought (thenews-gazette.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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