🌱 How did Madison County dominate Stonewall Jackson on the volleyball court?

Good day Madison! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Madison County dominate Stonewall Jackson on the volleyball court?
• What Orange County's zoning reversal could mean for nearby Madison residents

Also on today's calendar: Sangha: The Rhythm of Stillness and Service and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Hot with clouds and sun, temps: high: 91, low: 60.
• Saturday: Cooler, with a high of 67 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Prep roundup: Central volleyball sweeps past Strasburg (nvdaily.com) — Madison County's volleyball team swept Stonewall Jackson 3–0 in Bull Run District play, dominating all three sets on the road. The roundup also highlights strong performances from nearby Shenandoah Valley teams, but Madison's decisive win stands out for local fans following district standings and upcoming matchups.
   

• Orange County applauded on vote that could impact data center and housing project (wjla.com) — A regional land-use advocate representing Madison and Orange counties is praising Orange County supervisors for revisiting the zoning that enabled the massive Wilderness Crossing project. The board's unanimous vote raises new uncertainty for thousands of proposed homes and data centers, with potential ripple effects on traffic, historic sites, and the Rapidan River while a lawsuit continues.
   

📸 Around Madison

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Madison

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Yoga @ The Vineyard with Sterling Howell →
  Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison
  10:15 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Hall of Fame Game Night
  High School
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Sangha: The Rhythm of Stillness and Service →
  Seven Oaks Retreat Center, 403 Pathwork Way, Madison
  3:00 pm
• Hall of Fame Banquet
  Middle School Gym
  5:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• No Book Left Behind Festival at Revalation Vineyards →
  Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison
  12:00 pm
Friday October 9
• IMCW Fall Retreat →
  Seven Oaks Retreat Center, 403 Pathwork Way, Madison
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Culpeper Air Fest →
  Madison VA
Wednesday October 14
• Invasive Plant ID Walk: Hoover Ridge Park, Madison →
  Hoover Ridge Park, Madison
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Wiggle Time
  Greene County Library, 222 Main Street, Stanardsville
  10:30 am
• Girls' Basketball @ Culpeper
  ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 14300 Achievement Dr, Culpeper
  4:30 pm
• Volleyball @ Goochland
  ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 3250 River Rd W, Goochland
  4:30 pm
• Western Albemarle JV Field Hockey @ Orange County →
  Orange County High School, 201 Selma Rd, Orange
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Emerson Electric Company posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Orange. Apply here.
• L3Harris Technologies posted a job opening for Associate Manager, Quality andamp; Mission Assurance in Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.

🗞 Nearby News

Orange

• Orange County 4-H team wins national title, carries on late coach's legacy (29news.com)
• 'Fighting for my ancestors': Orange County farmer fears power line could threaten Black family's legacy (29news.com)
• Dominion unveils route changes for Valley Link Transmission line (29news.com)

Culpeper

• Moonshiners Season 16 on HBO Max: Canadians Order $70,000 of Tariff-Free Shine (martincid.com)

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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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