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🌱 Worship in the Woods — Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center and 11 more events

Dayton, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

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

Coming up on the calendar:

  • The Statler Experience at Rockingham County Fair
  • Worship in the Woods — Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center at Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center
  • Flatland Cavalry at Rockingham County Fair

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 65.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday August 7
  • Townie Summer Party →
    Pale Fire Brewing Co., 217 S Liberty St #105, Harrisonburg
    5:00 pm
  • Meet a Bat Ambassador [Valerie]
    Edith J. Carrier Arboretum Frances Plecker Education Center, 780 University Blvd, Harrisonb
    7:00 pm
    • Sunday August 9
  • Pavilion reserved
    Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
    10:30 am
    • Tuesday August 11
  • Pavilion: Reserved
    Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Valet Living, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Doorstep Trash Collection Specialist - Night in Harrisonburg. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Harrisonburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dayton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bridgewater

  • Bridgewater takes down Clover Hill to advance to RCBL Championship Series (rocktownnow.com)
  • Bridgewater teen rescues drowning man at Lake Anna State Park (whsv.com)

Harrisonburg

  • Harrisonburg brothers screen Alaskan comedy series to benefit Court Square Theater (whsv.com)
  • Spanberger, Cline attend Harrisonburg's National Night Out (nvdaily.com)
  • Outdoor gear consignment shop is newest addition to a downtown Harrisonburg in flux (wvtf.org)

Ok Dayton! 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: Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Dayton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Dayton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.