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Luray, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Luray! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Luray schools score so high in new state results?
- Why Zoe Vaughn could be the key to Luray’s playoff run
Also on today's calendar: Bluegrass In The Valley and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 70 and low of 55 degrees.
- Sunday: Rain, temps: high: 68, low: 58.
- Monday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Page County Public Schools celebrates significant growth in 2026-27 school performance results (pagevalleynews.com) — Families in Luray and across Page County can celebrate as every public school in the division is now fully accredited and showing academic gains, with Luray High earning a standout framework score of 100.5. Elementary schools in Luray and Shenandoah posted some of the biggest improvements, and leaders say they’ll use this momentum and new data to keep strengthening instruction and student support. 
• Vaughn key part of junior class leading Bulldogs (pagevalleynews.com) — Luray volleyball fans have plenty to cheer about as junior standout Zoe Vaughn helps lead the Bulldogs to a solid 8-8 record and a No. 4 regional ranking. Her all-around play fueled a big win over Strasburg and pushed undefeated Madison to a rare five-set battle, showing this Luray High squad can challenge top contenders heading into postseason play.
📸 Around Luray
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Bluegrass In The Valley →
123 Medical Dr, Mt Jackson
6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
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Columbus Day Holiday - County Offices Closed →
Page County, VA Calendar Luray, VA 22835 -
Jigsaw Junkies @Page Public Library →
Page Public Library, 100 Zerkel St, Luray
4:00 pm -
Planning Commission Regular Meeting →
Page County, VA Calendar, 103 South Court Street Suite F, Luray
7:00 pm -
Tourism Council Meeting →
Page County, VA Calendar, 103 South Court Street Suite F, Luray
4:00 pm -
Social Services Board Meeting →
Page County, VA Calendar, 215 West Main Street, Stanley
8:35 am -
Strasburg Varsity Football @ Luray →
Luray High School, 243 Bulldog Drive, Luray
7:00 pm -
Artist in Residence Public Program with Rebecca Shewmaker
Shenandoah National Park , Luray, VA 22835 -
Adventures in Art →
1177 Mount Zion Road, Luray
1:00 pm
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Tasting Menu →
Sperryville VA
12:00 pm -
CrushFest at Star in the Valley Winery
Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce, 33 Amos Ln., Strasburg
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Live Music- Taylor LaFever & Friends (The Fever Project) →
Cave Ridge Vineyard, 1476 Conicville Road, Mount Jackson
2:00 pm -
Live Music with Ryan Jewel →
Wolf Gap Vineyard, 123 Stout Road, Edinburg
2:00 pm
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Owens Corning, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler (Forklift) in Stanley. Apply here.
- Life Care Centers of America posted a job opening for LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Sign-On Bonus in New Market. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Luray here.
🗞 Nearby News
Woodstock
- Waynesboro, Mount Jackson, Woodstock receive Virginia Main Street grants (whsv.com)
- Woodstock looks to military training program to stretch park dollars (nvdaily.com)
- Central looking to start district play with first win against Clarke County (nvdaily.com)
Shenandoah
- Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Research and Extension Center (vt.edu)
- Shenandoah Valley forecast: Sunshine and windy today with highs near 80 (rocktownnow.com)
- 'Students are sometimes carrying more than what we realize': SCPS counselors discuss mental health (nvdaily.com)
Ok Luray! 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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