Community Corner
🌱 How new Gordonsville donation sites are helping neighbors facing food insecurity
Also, don't miss Little Birdies on the Gordonsville Patch calendar
Hey hey Gordonsville! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How new Gordonsville donation sites are helping neighbors facing food insecurity
Also on today's calendar: Wilderness Halloween Festival and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Hot with periods of sun, temps: high: 90, low: 60.
- Saturday: Cooler with a few showers, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Food insecurity increases in central Virginia amid massive SNAP cuts (cvilletomorrow.org) — Rising food insecurity across central Virginia is prompting new local responses, including Gordonsville officials setting up additional food and clothing donation sites earlier this year. The piece explains how SNAP cuts and higher living costs are straining families, then points readers to nearby food pantries, regional food maps, and other assistance options that may help Gordonsville residents find support close to home. 
📸 Around Gordonsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gordonsville
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★ Featured events ★
- Little Birdies →
Patch Brewing Co., 10271 Gordon Ave, Gordonsville
2:00 pm
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
- 13th Annual Fried Chicken Festival in Gordonsville, VA! →
Main Street, Historic Gordonsville, Gordonsville
10:00 am - Health & Fitness Classes at the St. John Family Life & Fitness Center →
St. John Baptist Church, 1595 St John Road, Gordonsville
6:00 pm - Wine Down Wednesday at Honah Lee Vineyard →
Honah Lee Vineyard, Honah Lee Farm Dr, Gordonsville
5:30 pm - Louisa County Impact Awards →
Shenandoah Crossing, a Bluegreen Vacations Resort, 174 Horseshoe Circle, Gordonsville
12:00 pm - Health & Fitness Classes at the St. John Family Life & Fitness Center →
St. John Baptist Church, 1595 St John Road, Gordonsville
6:00 pm - Wilderness Halloween Festival →
Wilderness Presidential Resort, 9220 Plank Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse
11:00 am - Wine & Design at Horton Vineyards in Collaboration with Monica Garrett Interiors →
Horton Vineyards, 6399 Spotswood Trail, Gordonsville
11:00 am
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Tuesday October 13
Sunday October 18
Saturday October 24
📣 Gordonsville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Girls' Basketball @ Culpeper
ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 14300 Achievement Dr, Culpeper
4:30 pm - Volleyball @ Goochland
ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 3250 River Rd W, Goochland
4:30 pm - Western Albemarle JV Field Hockey @ Orange County →
Orange County High School, 201 Selma Rd, Orange
5:30 pm - Girls JV Field Hockey vs Western Albemarle High School
Orange County High, 201 Selma Road, Orange
5:30 pm
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Klöckner Pentaplast posted a job opening for Materials Planner in Gordonsville. Apply here.
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales – Part Time in Gordonsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gordonsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Orange
- 'Fighting for my ancestors': Orange County farmer fears power line could threaten Black family's legacy (29news.com)
- Kickshaws gluten-free bakery named one of USA Today's 10Best (roanoke.com)
- Orange County applauded on vote that could impact data center and housing project (wjla.com)
Louisa
- Dominion unveils route changes for Valley Link Transmission line (newsfromthestates.com)
- Virginia Home Grown Fungus Farming Season 26 (pbs.org)
Ok Gordonsville! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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