🌱 Will park land near Maurertown become the site of a new school?
Maurertown, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Maurertown! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Will park land near Maurertown become the site of a new school?
- Maurertown angler’s favorite live baits for Shenandoah Valley gamefish
Also on today's calendar: Mix It Up Sports Presents LIVE COMBAT SPORTS Event and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 58. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sheppard resigns as schools superintendent (nvdaily.com) — Shenandoah County’s school superintendent is resigning just as leaders weigh whether to use county park land near Maurertown for a possible new elementary school. Her August departure leaves key decisions pending on that site, major renovations at several elementaries, and a broader $118 million capital plan that will shape local schools for years. 
• Gerald Almy: Live bait unmatched for catching fish (nvdaily.com) — A longtime Maurertown resident and award-winning outdoors writer shares detailed, practical tips for catching local gamefish using live bait, from shad and madtoms to hellgrammites and crayfish. His advice focuses on nearby rivers like the Shenandoah and offers specific rigs, handling tips, and bait-catching methods useful for anglers across Shenandoah County.
📸 Around Maurertown
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Mix It Up Sports Presents LIVE COMBAT SPORTS Event →
Winchester Sportsplex, 221 Commonwealth Ct, Winchester
7:00 pm
Saturday June 27
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Other local events
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Yarn Crew →
Shenandoah County, VA Calendar, 1195 Hisey Avenue, Woodstock
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Board of Equalization (BOE) Meeting →
Shenandoah County, VA Calendar, 600 North Main Street Suite 102A, Woodstock
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Outdoor Pickleball →
Shenandoah County, VA Calendar, 540 Park Avenue, Woodstock
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Kid's Fishing Derby →
Shenandoah County, VA Calendar
8:00 am -
Live Music With Jim Snedeker →
North Mountain Vineyard & Winery, 4374 Swartz Rd, Maurertown
3:00 pm -
Trivia Night With Route 11 DJ →
North Mountain Vineyard & Winery, 4374 Swartz Rd, Maurertown
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Board of Supervisors Meeting →
Shenandoah County, VA Calendar, 600 N. Main Street, Woodstock
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Outdoor Pickleball →
Shenandoah County, VA Calendar, 540 Park Avenue, Woodstock
6:00 pm -
The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT →
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
6:00 pm
Thursday June 4
Saturday June 6
Tuesday June 9
Monday June 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Super Smash Bros. Tournament at the County Library
Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce 514 Stoney Creek Blvd, Edinburg, VA 22824
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Starting A Business Seminar →
Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce Shenandoah County Chamber, 103 S Main St, Woodstock, VA
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Shenandoah County Housing Solutions Summit →
Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce Shentel Headquarters, Edinburg, VA
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Storytime in the Park with Miss Morgan
Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce Various Locations
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is anyone interested in dog walking/ pet sitting services?
I’m looking for a part time job during the summer. Located in Maurertown. (Nextdoor Maurertown)
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Woodstock. Apply here.
- National Veterinary Associates posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative - 3+ years Experience Required in Woodstock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Maurertown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Woodstock
- Central sweeps boys, girls singles, doubles regional titles (nvdaily.com)
- 'Miss Donna' retires Friday after 36 years as a children's librarian (nvdaily.com)
Strasburg
- Police Seek Suspect in Strasburg Bank Fraud Case (thewinchestergazette.com)
- Free summer concert series moves to Thursdays (nvdaily.com)
- Council divided over contractor offices in historic downtown (nvdaily.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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