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Greetings Fredericksburg! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What a presidential funeral music director brings to Fredericksburg worship
  • What did you miss in Fredericksburg news this past week?

Also on today's calendar: American Legion Post 28 Community Garage Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A morning shower in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 84, low: 59.
  • Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• 5 things to know about The Presbyterian Church's new music director (fredericksburg.com) — A renowned church musician who led music for three presidential funerals at Washington National Cathedral is taking over as music director at a Presbyterian church in Fredericksburg, bringing national-level experience to local worship. While much of the article text appears garbled, the focus is clearly on his background, his new role, and what his leadership will mean for the congregation's music life.
   

• Press Rewind: Oct. 5-10 (fredericksburgfreepress.com) — Fredericksburg residents can catch up on a busy week that included new recommendations for how School Board members use division credit cards and news that the area's congressional candidate Doug Ollivant is continuing his campaign after a blood cancer diagnosis. The recap also highlights major regional data center decisions and a new dog-focused restaurant drawing interest nearby.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Author Elle Cosimano and Old Dominion Humane Society Pups at Tales & Tails Book Cafe, October 18 —Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy Read on Patch
  • I live on Riverbend, and one of the strays I feed has gone missing.
    She's a grey tabby female, with a white underbelly, and one ear clipped. If anyone sees her can they let me know? She probably won't let anyone come… (Nextdoor Riverbend)
  • Does anyone have a recommendation on a reliable handyman - basic plumbing, painting, etc.?
    Seem to keep hitting dead ends where people just stop responding when it comes to getting on their schedule (Nextdoor Creekside)
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Fredericksburg, Virginia in Fredericksburg. Apply here.
  • Panda Express Ca&c posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1364153-1) in Fredericksburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fredericksburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Vance Questions Hasan Execution Livestream Plan, Says He Would Not Watch (newslooks.com)
  • U.S. Army heads into annual convention amid leadership turmoil, major budget questions (washingtontimes.com)
  • War Department Expands Use Of High-Energy Laser And Microwave Capabilities (zerohedge.com)

Ok Fredericksburg! 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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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