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Fries, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Fries! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Fries Town Market at Fries Community Center
  • Thursday Night Jam Session at The Historic Fries Theatre
  • Fries Dam Clean Up at Fries River Park

... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: High clouds and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: Some rain and wind, temps: high: 57, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Schewel Furniture Company posted a job opening for Warehouse Delivery Driver in Galax. Apply here.
  • Roses Discount Stores posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Galax. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fries here.

🗞 Nearby News

Galax

  • Saunders earns state berth with seventh-place regional finish (pmg-va.com)
  • Galax City Project Lightning Statement (pmg-va.com)
  • JAM Sessions: Traditional Music Education Summit (bluegrasstoday.com)

Wytheville

  • Federal Loans Worth $89.7 Million Will Pay for I-81 Truck Lanes and Bridge Replacements in Virginia (theroanokestar.com)

Ok Fries! 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 did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fries

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