🌱 Why Fries’ quiet New River mill town charm still feels so real

Hello Fries! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Fries’ quiet New River mill town charm still feels so real

Also on today's calendar: Town Council Monthly Meeting and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Do you know why the Easter Egg wouldnt cross the road? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Some sun, a t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
• Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 68.
• Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 10 Virginia Small Towns That Refuse To Sell Their Soul For Tourist Dollars (myfamilytravels.com) — Fries gets a loving spotlight here as a quiet New River mill town that’s held onto its textile roots instead of chasing flashy tourism. The writer highlights its unpolished brick storefronts, working-class feel, and simple river access for fishing and paddling, emphasizing that Fries offers honest small-town life rather than curated attractions or trendy shops.
   

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📸 Around Fries

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fries

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday July 25

• Fries Town Market →
  Fries Community Center, 316 W Main St, Fries
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday August 4

• Town Council Monthly Meeting →
  The Historic Fries Theatre, 316 W Main St, Fries
  7:00 pm

Thursday August 6

• Thursday Night Jam Session →
  The Historic Fries Theatre, 316 W Main St, Fries
  7:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Fries Town Market →
  Fries Community Center, 316 W Main St, Fries
  9:00 am

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📣 Fries Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday July 20

• Women’s Bible Study Group →
  Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
  1:30 pm
• [GPL] GCRL Board Meeting →
  Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
  4:30 pm

Tuesday July 21

• [GPL] Feeding SWVA Mobile Marketplace →
  Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
  12:00 pm
• [GPL] Teen Escape Room **Registration Required** →
  Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
  12:00 pm
• [GPL] In the Loop (Fiber Friends Meeting) →
  Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
  5:00 pm

Wednesday July 22

• [GPL] Magic Show →
  Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
  10:00 am

Thursday July 23

• [GPL] Adult Game Night →
  Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
  5:00 pm

Friday July 24

• Old Souls at Creek Bottom Brewing →
  Creek Bottom Brewing, Distillery & Restaurant, Galax
  7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Goodwill Industries of the Valleys posted a job opening for Processor-Pricer - Part Time in Galax. Apply here.
• CVS Pharmacy, Inc. posted a job opening for Staff Pharmacist Full Time in Galax. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fries here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Pulaski

• Pastor Jeff and Verna Willhoite: Missionaries to China and Indo-China (pcpatriot.com)
• VDOT Traffic Alerts 7/18 (nrvnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was a little chicken (Thank you Treva H. for sending it in!)
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