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Dayton, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi Dayton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Heirloom Markets
  • EL Smiley's Ice Cream Fundraiser at Smiley's Ice Cream

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.

📸 Around Dayton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dayton

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Other local events
    Tuesday October 13
  • EL Smiley's Ice Cream Fundraiser
    Smiley's Ice Cream, 205 Don Litten Pkwy, Bridgewater
    5:00 pm

📣 Dayton Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • For Someone looking for a job:
    Harrisonburg’s road and delivery scene is busy right now, and a few solid driving and traffic roles are hiring. If you like being on the move and… (Nextdoor Downtown Dayton)
  • Dick's Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Apparel in Harrisonburg. Apply here.
  • GameStop posted a job opening for Full Time Assistant Store Manager (Store 5003) in Harrisonburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dayton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bridgewater

  • Jocef Dorsey named as new Bridgewater College Esports Program Director (rocktownnow.com)
  • 2026 Photo Contest Submissions (bridgewater.blog)
  • Bridgewater Retirement Community celebrates ‘Active Aging Week' (whsv.com)

Harrisonburg

  • Screens & Stages: Harrisonburg High School alum stops for workshop with students amid national tour of hit musical (whsv.com)

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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Dayton

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