🌱 Why Beaver Creek Lake might be Crozet’s most peaceful paddleboarding escape

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Beaver Creek Lake might be Crozet’s most peaceful paddleboarding escape

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 87, low: 71.
• Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• These 9 Virginia Paddleboarding Spots Feel Like Secret Summer Escapes (myfamilytravels.com) — If you’re in Crozet, Beaver Creek Lake Park just outside town offers calm water, Blue Ridge views, and easy access points that make it a standout local paddleboarding escape. It’s one of nine Virginia spots the writer recommends for quiet, scenic summer paddles, ranging from mountain lakes to coastal coves and wildlife-rich rivers across the state.
   

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📸 Around Crozet

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Crozet

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 9

• “CLASSIC ROAD” →
  Chiles Peach Orchard and Farm Market, 1351 Greenwood Rd, Crozet
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 7

• It’s Bin Fun: Sensory Play for Infants and Toddlers
  Crozet Library Crozet, VA 22932
  10:30 am
• Afternoon at the Movies
  Crozet Library Crozet, VA 22932
  2:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Saturday Stories & More!
  Crozet Library Crozet, VA 22932
  10:00 am
• Origami With Ari
  Crozet Library Crozet, VA 22932
  11:00 am

Monday August 10

• Lego at the Library
  Crozet Library Crozet, VA 22932
  2:00 pm
• Junk Journaling for Tweens
  Crozet Library Crozet, VA 22932
  6:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Paws to Read with Piper
  Crozet Library Crozet, VA 22932
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Reading Rumpus
  Gordon Avenue Library 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  10:30 am
• Stay & Play
  Gordon Avenue Library 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  11:00 am
• Plan with Me: Planner and Journal Craft Program
  Northside Library 705 West Rio Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901
  6:00 pm
• Sunny Sweeney →
  The Southern Café and Music Hall, 103 1st St S, Charlottesville
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Waynesboro. Apply here.
• Planet Fitness Inc. posted a job opening for Member Services Shift Leader in Waynesboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crozet here.

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🗞 Nearby News

University of Virginia

• UVA Manning Institute holds inaugural ‘Shark-Tank' inspired pitch competition (29news.com)
• Rogers Ready to Take Next Step for Cavaliers (virginiasports.com)
• Virginia's key 2nd District to host rematch between incumbent GOP Rep. Jennifer Kiggans and Democrat Elaine Luria (cbsnews.com)

Waynesboro

• Waynesboro City School Board announces superintendent search (rocktownnow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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