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Also check out Workshop: Perspective on Perspective on the Lancaster Patch calendar
Good day Lancaster! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Want to hear the Virginia Symphony in Lancaster's brand-new auditorium?
- Health officials warn after rabid cat confirmed on Iberis Road in Lancaster.
- How did visiting runners fare on Lancaster's tough home cross country course?
Also on today's calendar: Middlesex Varsity Football @ Lancaster and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Very warm with some sun, temps: high: 87, low: 67.
- Saturday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Virginia Symphony Orchestra to inaugurate new performing arts stage September 26 at LHS (rrecord.com) — Lancaster residents can soon hear the Virginia Symphony Orchestra live at the new Lancaster High School Auditorium & Performing Arts Center on Saturday, September 26. The evening includes a pre-show talk with conductor Eric Jacobsen and a program featuring Vivaldi's The Four Seasons and Debussy, all part of the Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts On Stage series in Irvington. 
• Cat tests positive for rabies virus in Lancaster (rrecord.com) — A feral cat found September 3 on Iberis Road in Lancaster has tested positive for rabies, prompting a warning to anyone who may have handled or been exposed to the animal. Residents are urged to contact the Lancaster County Health Department if they, their pets, or other animals had any bites, scratches, or saliva contact so they can get proper medical guidance.
• MHS runners win at Lancaster, second in NN (gazettejournal.net) — Mathews High School's cross country teams traveled to Lancaster for a hot, hilly meet and still came away with first-place finishes for both the boys and girls. Running against Northumberland, Westmoreland, and host Lancaster's Red Devils, MHS athletes posted strong times that gave local fans a clear look at early-season competition on Lancaster's home course.
📸 Around Lancaster
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lancaster
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★ Featured events ★
- Workshop: Perspective on Perspective →
RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock
1:00 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Varsity Football at Home vs Middlesex
Lancaster Primary Lancaster, VA 22503
7:00 pm - Middlesex Varsity Football @ Lancaster →
Lancaster High School, 8815 Mary Ball Rd, Lancaster
7:00 pm - Summer Music at Yankee Point Marina →
Yankee Point Marina, 1303 Oak Hill Drive, Lancaster
3:00 pm - Irvington Crab Festival →
Steamboat Era Museum, 156 King Carter Dr, Irvington
7:00 pm - JV/Varsity Volleyball at Home vs Middlesex
Lancaster Primary Lancaster, VA 22503
5:30 pm - Middlesex Girls JV Volleyball @ Lancaster →
Lancaster High School, 8815 Mary Ball Rd, Lancaster
5:30 pm - Middlesex Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Lancaster →
Lancaster High School, 8815 Mary Ball Rd, Lancaster
7:00 pm - LES GB vs. JCIS →
Lancaster Primary Lancaster, VA 22503
4:30 pm - JV /Varsity Volleyball at Colonial Beach
Lancaster Primary Lancaster, VA 22503
5:30 pm - Boys and Girls Cross Country at Home multiple teams
Lancaster Primary Lancaster, VA 22503
4:30 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
📣 Lancaster Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Walk in Paint Session →
36 North Arts & Crafts, 36 N. Main Street, Kilmarnock
9:00 am
Thursday September 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Kilmarnock. Apply here.
- Jamie Cornette - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Future Opening: Customer Service Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member in Urbanna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lancaster here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kilmarnock
- LHS summer interns share their experiences with the school board (rrecord.com)
- George R. 'Bob' Hollows Jr. (rrecord.com)
- RAL launches public phase of $1.2 million capital campaign to fund community art center (rrecord.com)
Mathews
- Market Days held this weekend in Mathews (gazettejournal.net)
- Sweet treats found at Mathews bakery (gazettejournal.net)
- Mathews couple continues commitment to Canine Companions (gazettejournal.net)
Ok Lancaster! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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