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Coming up on the calendar:
- Build It Up @Elkton Community Library at Elkton Community Library
- Fantastic Family Fun @Elkton Community Library at Elkton Community Library
- Dogs 2 Read 2 @Elkton Community Library at Elkton Community Library
... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday August 27 - Terrace reserved
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
11:00 am - Dino-Doption Day
Greene County Library 222 Main Street, Stanardsville, VA 22973
3:30 pm - Back to School Bash →
James Madison University Virtual Events Warner Commons (All)
5:00 pm - Heirloom Markets
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Heirloom Markets run concurrently at three Dayton Historical Triangle sites: Rocktown History 382 High Street, Dayton, VA Fort Harrison 335 Main Street, Dayton, VA Virginia Quilt Museum at Silver Lake Mill 2328 Silver Lake Road, Dayton, VA
5:00 pm - Back to School Bash | Concert Music Trivia + Giveaways →
James Madison University Virtual Events The Union, TDU Stage
6:00 pm Friday August 28 - FPEC: Advisory Board Meeting
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
8:00 am - Mineral Museum Hours →
James Madison University Virtual Events Festival Mineral Museum
1:00 pm - Family LEGO Community Build - "Medieval Castle"
Greene County Library 222 Main Street, Stanardsville, VA 22973
3:30 pm
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 7-Eleven posted a job opening for Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager) in Elkton. Apply here.
- Phenom People posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Elkton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elkton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Shenandoah
- Bridgewater football picked to finish fifth in ODAC Preseason Poll (whsv.com)
- Hungry for History to feature more than 2 dozen activities (nvdaily.com)
- Supervisors table sheriff technology request after crime center presentation (nvdaily.com)
Harrisonburg
- 'Her biggest legacy': Harrisonburg nonprofit discusses impact of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (whsv.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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