🌱 Jefferson Forest Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Bassett and 10 more events

Morning Collinsville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Cardinal Club Pick-Up Party — Hamlet Vineyards at Hamlet Vineyards
• Teacher Work Day at Henry County
• Back to School Night at Henry County

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What has four eyes and can’t see? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

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📸 Around Collinsville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Collinsville

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 8

• Cardinal Club Pick-Up Party — Hamlet Vineyards →
  Hamlet Vineyards, 405 Riverside Dr, Bassett
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 6

• Teacher Work Day
  Henry County Collinsville, VA 24078
• Back to School Night
  Henry County Collinsville, VA 24078

Monday August 10

• Teacher Work Day
  Henry County Collinsville, VA 24078

Tuesday August 11

• First Day of School
  Henry County Collinsville, VA 24078

Monday August 17

• PSA Board of Director's Regular Meeting →
  Henry County, VA Calendar
  6:00 pm

Monday August 24

• Jefferson Forest Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Bassett →
  Bassett High School, 85 Riverside Dr, Bassett
  7:00 pm

Thursday August 27

• Bassett Girls JV Volleyball @ Martinsville →
  Martinsville High School, 351 Commonwealth Blvd E, Martinsville
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 11

• City Council Meeting →
  Martinsville, VA Calendar Martinsville, VA 24112
  5:30 pm

Saturday August 15

• The Ultimate Summer Bash →
  Monogram Foods Smith River Sports Complex, 1000 Irisburg Rd, Axton
  3:00 pm

Tuesday August 18

• Chatham Girls JV Volleyball @ Bassett →
  Bassett High School, 85 Riverside Dr, Bassett
  5:30 pm
• Chatham Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Bassett →
  Bassett High School, 85 Riverside Dr, Bassett
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• KBP Brands posted a job opening for KFC Shift Manager in Collinsville. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Opening Team Member in Collinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Collinsville here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Martinsville

• Martinsville police seek witnesses in shooting that killed a 24-year-old, injured 2 others (wset.com)
• August 4, 2026 (virginianewsreader.com)
• Craftsman Truck Series Power Rankings: One last regular-season push (nascar.com)

Bassett

• Disaster Relief Food Ministry opens Stuart office (theenterprise.net)

Ferrum

• Ferrum College Announces 2026 Sports Hall of Fame Class (wfxrtv.com)

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Ok Collinsville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mississippi (Thank you Eloy R. for sending it in!)
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