Coffee in hand, Grottoes? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Circle Time for Kids at the Library at Grottoes Branch Library
- Weekly Activities at the Library at Grottoes Branch Library
- FALL FESTIVAL at Grand Caverns
... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Warm with increasing clouds, temps: high: 88, low: 58.
- Saturday: Cooler, with a high of 66 and low of 55 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday October 1 - Virginia Pumpkin Festival →
Back Home on the Farm, 2915 Willow Run Rd, Harrisonburg
9:00 am - Improv Show →
The Union, TDU Stage
9:00 pm Friday October 2 - Mindfulness Walk (self-guided)
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg
1:30 pm Tuesday October 6 - Library's Got Game @North River Library →
North River Library, 118 Mt Crawford Ave #1728, Bridgewater
2:00 pm Wednesday October 7 - JMU Farmers Market →
The Union Patio 3
8:00 am - Pavilion: Sound Bathing
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg
5:30 pm Thursday October 8 - Fantastic Family Fun @ North River Library →
North River Library, 118 Mt Crawford Ave #1728, Bridgewater
10:15 am Friday October 16 - The 2026 Executive Summit →
Mount Crawford VA
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Buc-ee's posted a job opening for Deli/Food Service Associate in Mount Crawford. Apply here.
- Bridgewater College posted a job opening for Assistant Coach Golf in Bridgewater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grottoes here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bridgewater
- Bridgewater Volleyball wins at Mary Washington in four sets (rocktownnow.com)
- Suspect in triple shooting in Manassas dead after self-inflicted gunshot wound on Interstate 81 (rocktownnow.com)
- Beth Macy hosting 'AI and the Workforce' town hall in Staunton on Oct. 4 (augustafreepress.com)
Harrisonburg
- Harrisonburg installs new 24-hour secure ballot drop box ahead of election (whsv.com)
- Starbucks on Hillside Ave in Harrisonburg to close (rocktownnow.com)
- Interstate 81 widening Harrisonburg and Rockingham County (virginia.gov)
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-- 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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