🌱 Discover the serene Lake Moomaw paddle launch just outside Hot Springs

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• Discover the serene Lake Moomaw paddle launch just outside Hot Springs

Also on today's calendar: Caregiver Connection and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 77, low: 66.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• These 9 Virginia Paddleboarding Spots Feel Like Secret Summer Escapes (myfamilytravels.com) — If you’re in Hot Springs and craving quiet water time, Lake Moomaw’s Coles Point Day Use Area offers an easy launch just down the road, with rentals available if you don’t own a board. A statewide roundup of nine “secret” paddleboarding spots starts right here in Bath County, then explores other serene lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and coastal coves across Virginia for peaceful summer escapes.
   

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📸 Around Hot Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hot Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Monday August 10

• Medicare Open Enrollment →
  Bath Community Hospital, 106 Park Dr, Hot Springs
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19

• Caregiver Connection →
  Bath Community Hospital, 106 Park Dr, Hot Springs
  5:30 pm

Saturday August 22

• Garth Newel Music Center, Hot Springs, VA — Attacca Quartet →
  Garth Newel Music Center, 403 Garth Newel Ln, Hot Springs
  5:00 pm

Tuesday August 25

• Pocahontas County Girls JV Volleyball @ Bath County →
  Bath County High School, 464 Charger Ln, Hot Springs
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• All Teachers Report
  Bath County School District Warm Springs, VA 24484
  8:15 am

Friday August 7

• Movies @ The Masonic: Epic →
  Historic Masonic Theatre and Masonic Amphitheatre, 510 Main St, Clifton Forge
  7:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• CHS Class of 1986 - 40th Reunion →
  Covington Moose Lodge #610, 414 Moose Park Rd, Covington
  6:00 pm
• The Virginia Opry Presents: Patsy & Elvis →
  Historic Masonic Theatre and Masonic Amphitheatre, 510 Main St, Clifton Forge
  7:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• FIRST PUPIL DAY
  Bath County School District Warm Springs, VA 24484
  8:15 am

Monday August 17

• A Neil Diamond Tribute →
  Historic Masonic Theatre and Masonic Amphitheatre, 510 Main St, Clifton Forge
  7:30 pm

Wednesday August 19

• Homeschool Connect at the Y! →
  Alleghany Highlands YMCA, 101 YMCA Way, Covington
  10:00 am

Saturday August 29

• The Virginia Opry and The Historic Masonic Theatre... →
  Historic Masonic Theatre and Masonic Amphitheatre, 510 Main St, Clifton Forge
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Sous Chef in Hot Springs. Apply here.
• Omni Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for Pool Maintenance Engineer in Hot Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hot Springs here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Covington

• Gathright Dam Pulse Release Scheduled Wednesday, August 5 (virginianreview.com)

Lexington

• Madigan Heading To MSA (thenews-gazette.com)
• ‘A Shared Belief In Democracy' (thenews-gazette.com)
• Sigler steps in as interim mayor of Lexington (ringtumphi.net)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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