🌱 In-Person Book Signing — Maya Fisher: Author Of The Ryder Chronicles and 10 more events

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Coming up on the calendar:

• In-Person Book Signing — Maya Fisher: Author Of The Ryder Chronicles at Maple Tree Book Shop + Coffee House
• Beginner Crochet Class at Scott County Public Library
• Rye Cove Awards Day at Renaissance Center

... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do Honeydew Melons have to get married in church? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Warm with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 60.
• Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gate City

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 30

• In-Person Book Signing — Maya Fisher: Author Of The Ryder Chronicles →
  Maple Tree Book Shop + Coffee House, 101 E Jackson St #101, Gate City
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday May 19

• Beginner Crochet Class
  Scott County Public Library 297 West Jackson Street, Gate City, VA 24251

Wednesday May 20

• Rye Cove Awards Day
  Renaissance Center Gate City, VA 24251

Thursday May 21

• Twin Springs Awards Day
  Renaissance Center Gate City, VA 24251
• App Download How to Class
  Scott County Public Library 297 West Jackson Street, Gate City, VA 24251

Tuesday May 26

• Happy Ending Book Club
  Scott County Public Library, 297 West Jackson Street, Gate City

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 20

• Rye Cove Awards Day
  Rye Cove Intermediate Duffield, VA 24244
• Business and Industry Appreciation Luncheon →
  Scott County, VA Calendar, 307 E. Jackson Street, Gate City
  11:45 am
• Scott Co. EDA Monthly Meetings →
  Scott County, VA Calendar Gate City, VA 24251
  6:00 pm

Thursday May 21

• Twin Springs Awards Day
  Rye Cove Intermediate Duffield, VA 24244
• Native River Cane Planting Day; CLINCH RIVER →
  Natural Tunnel State Park, 1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy, Duffield
  9:00 am

Friday May 22

• Gate City Awards Day
  Rye Cove Intermediate Duffield, VA 24244

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Compass Group USA Inc posted a job opening for HOUSEKEEPER (FULL TIME) - No Experience Required in Big Stone Gap. Apply here.
• Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandising Service Associate - Weekends Preferred in Wise. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gate City here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Big Stone Gap

• Big Stone Gap unveils Tyler Flanary Memorial Skate Park honoring Wise County teen's legacy (wcyb.com)

Bristol

• Hands-on drone event in Bristol, Virginia, shows how tech can cut costs, save time (wcyb.com)
• Looking Back Briefs for May 16, 2026 (fltimes.com)
• Yard Act - Redeemer (clunkmag.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they cant elope!! (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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