🌱 Phoenix Rising and 11 more events

Hi Highland Springs! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
• Phoenix Rising at Highland Springs High
• RVA Fitness Warrior (Free exercise class) @The Oak Avenue Complex at Highland Springs Elementary

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the elephant wear pink socks? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Clouds and breaks of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 72. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Highland Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Monday June 22

• The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT →
  John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday June 17

• Phoenix Rising
  Highland Springs High School - Baseball
  5:30 pm
• RVA Fitness Warrior (Free exercise class) @The Oak Avenue Complex
  Highland Springs Elementary 15 S Oak Ave, Highland Springs, VA 23075, USA
  6:00 pm

Thursday June 18

• Hunter’s Raid: The Battle of Lynchburg
  The American Civil War Museum Richmond, VA 23219
  7:00 am
• Personal Finance Seminar 101
  Highland Springs Elementary Highland Springs, VA 23075
  5:30 pm
• NABA Richmond
  Highland Springs High School - Baseball
  7:00 pm

Friday June 19

• Juneteenth - Robinson Closed
  Robinson Theater Community Arts Center 2903 Q St, Richmond, VA 23223

Monday June 22

• Phoenix Rising
  Highland Springs High School - Baseball
  5:30 pm

Tuesday June 23

• Personal Finance Seminar 101
  Highland Springs Elementary Highland Springs, VA 23075
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday June 16

• Highland Park Senior Apartments- Mobile Market →
  Highland Park Senior Apartments, 1221 E Brookland Park Blvd, Richmond
  1:00 pm
• Personal Finance Seminar 101
  Glen Lea Elementary Richmond, VA 23222
  5:30 pm

Wednesday June 17

• RVA Fitness Warrior (Free exercise class) @The Oak Avenue Complex
  Glen Lea Elementary 15 S Oak Ave, Highland Springs, VA 23075, USA
  6:00 pm

Thursday June 18

• Hunter’s Raid: The Battle of Lynchburg
  The American Civil War Museum Richmond, VA 23219
  7:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Calling Highland Springs and Sandston communities.
  Join us for Food Truck Wednesdays in the yard at 1106 E Nine Mile Rd. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026 from 12PM to 7PM We’re bringing various local food… (Nextdoor Dodgeland)

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🗞 Nearby News

Mechanicsville

• Suspected ex-boyfriend found dead after Hanover woman found dead in home: deputies (wric.com)
• No Injuries Reported After Large Tree Falls Into Mechanicsville Home; Briefly Trapping Occupants and Pets (smnewsnet.com)

Richmond

• Children's Museum of Richmond completes its biggest renovation in 25 years. Here's what's new. (wtvr.com)
• Greater Richmond: Powering Advanced Manufacturing (businessfacilities.com)
• Richmond Kickers part ways with coach Darren Sawatzky in rare mid-season move (wtvr.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because his blue socks were in the wash. (Thank you Mary C. for sending it in!)
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