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π± How Glasgow volunteers helped reopen storm-damaged stretches of the Appalachian Trail
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Good morning Glasgow! 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. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- How Glasgow volunteers helped reopen storm-damaged stretches of the Appalachian Trail
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 50 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 78, low: 51.
- Saturday: Pleasant with high clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Volunteer Crew Clears Appalachian Trail After Storm (thenews-gazette.com) — Trail volunteers from Rockbridge communities, including Glasgow's Charlie Rogers, helped clear severe storm damage along the Appalachian Trail near U.S. 60 and the Lynchburg Reservoir. Working over multiple days in September, Natural Bridge Appalachian Trail Club crews removed dozens of downed trees and are now repairing treadway damage, while inviting interested local hikers to join future maintenance and hiking activities.
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📸 Around Glasgow
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Glasgow
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- Buena Vista Farmer's Market →
Magnolia Square, 135 W 21st St, Buena Vista
3:00 pm
Friday October 23
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📣 Glasgow Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Bluegrass Concert: Nothin' Fancy & Little Mountain Boys →
Madison Heights Community Center, 424 Woodys Lake Rd, Madison Heights
7:00 pm - SVU Theatre Presents: A Special Benefit Concert Reading of TREASURE ISLAND →
Performing Arts Center, Southern Virginia University, 1 University Hill Dr, Buena Vista
7:30 pm - Football at Southern Virginia →
Buena Vista VA
1:00 pm - Planning Commission Meeting →
Council Chambers, 2039 Sycamore Avenue, Buena Vista
7:00 pm - Glen Maury Park/Outdoor Spaces Committee Meeting →
2039 Sycamore Avenue, Buena Vista
6:00 pm - City Council Meeting →
Council Chambers, 2039 Sycamore Avenue, Buena Vista
6:00 pm - Volleyball at Southern Virginia →
Buena Vista VA
10:00 am - Volleyball vs. NC Wesleyan →
Buena Vista VA
12:00 pm - Vacation Manor →
Academy Center of the Arts, 600 Main St, Lynchburg
7:00 pm - Budget & Finance Committee Meeting →
Council Chambers, 2039 Sycamore Ave, Buena Vista
4:00 pm - Adult Book Club →
Big Island Library, 1111 Schooldays Rd, Big Island
10:30 am
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
Friday October 23
Monday October 26
Tuesday November 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Buena Vista. Apply here.
- Lucas Tree Expert Co posted a job opening for Arborist/Foreman - Lexington, VA in Lexington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glasgow here.
🗞 Nearby News
Buena Vista
- Rep. Ben Cline says he's 'talking directly' to voters a month before the election (dnronline.com)
- News-Gazette Wins Nine National Awards (thenews-gazette.com)
- Brevard College football off to first 4-0 start since 2009 (ncfootballnews.com)
Lexington
- HLF Celebrates 60th Anniversary (thenews-gazette.com)
- County Hires Veteran Schools Chief (thenews-gazette.com)
- Moore Retires, Simpson Promoted At Bank Of Botetourt (thenews-gazette.com)
Ok Glasgow! 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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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