🌱 Can Jefferson Forest’s veteran core finally bring another state title home?

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In today's newsletter:

• Can Jefferson Forest’s veteran core finally bring another state title home?

Today's riddle: Why was the pony eating cough drops? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 71.
• Friday: Increasing clouds and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Veteran Leadership to anchor Jefferson Forest this season (wset.com) — Jefferson Forest High School’s football team in Forest is gearing up for a new season, determined to build on last year’s state semifinal run and chase its first title since 1993. With strong veteran leadership, added depth, and a renewed focus on staying hungry, the Cavaliers open on August 28 at Gretna.
   

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📸 Around Forest

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Forest

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 15

• Mizfit Cosplayers of VA →
  Forest Library, 15583 Forest Rd, Forest
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

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📣 Forest Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 12

• Strum and Swing →
  Lynchburg Museum, 901 Court St, Lynchburg
  6:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• August 13th Electoral Board Meeting →
  Lynchburg, VA Calendar Lynchburg, VA 24504
  4:00 pm

Friday August 14

• GW Scrimmage
  Heritage High City Stadium Complex, 3176 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
  6:00 pm
• Elianna Lael: Written Through my Lens 
  Academy Center of the Arts The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street, 722 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
  8:00 pm

Saturday August 15

• 3rd Annual Soul, Rhythm, & Boots Festival →
  City Stadium Complex, 3176 Fort Ave, Lynchburg
  2:00 pm
• NO POLITICS, NO RELIGION...JUST COMEDY
  Academy Center of the Arts The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street, 722 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
  7:00 pm

Monday August 17

• SVA Girls JV Volleyball @ Timberlake Christian →
  Timberlake Christian Schools, 202 Horizon Dr, Forest
  6:00 pm

Wednesday August 19

• Book Bites @ TBL →
  Timbrook Library, Campbell County Public Library System, 18891 Leesville Rd, Lynchburg
  12:30 pm
• Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority Meeting →
  Campbell County, VA Calendar, 85 Carden Lane First Floor Conference Room, Rustburg
  6:30 pm

Thursday August 20

• Storytime Picnic @ TBL →
  Timbrook Park, 19040 Leesville Rd, Lynchburg
  11:00 am
• Husky Night at MayLynnâs
  Bedford Hills Elementary Lynchburg, VA 24503
  5:00 pm

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• AARP Virginia

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Forest. Apply here.
• Innovairre Communications, LLC posted a job opening for Machine Operator - 2nd Shift in Forest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forest here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Lynchburg

• Lynchburg hosts US 501/221 improvement project hearing (wfxrtv.com)
• Lynchburg students get a back-to-school 'glow up' at E.C. Glass (wset.com)
• LEGO Home Building Contest underway in Lynchburg (wdbj7.com)

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Ok Forest! 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: He was a little hoarse. (Thank you Henry L. for sending it in!)
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