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Mechanicsville, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Mechanicsville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Mechanicsville High runners stack up at Pole Green?
- Remember when a Mechanicsville airman guarded Sandston’s Air Guard base?
Also on today's calendar: Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 56.
- Tuesday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pole Green XC Classic 2026 (milesplit.com) — Results from the Pole Green XC Classic highlight strong showings by Mechanicsville High School runners, including several solid 5K finishes for both boys and girls. The massive meet at Pole Green Park brought together teams from across Virginia, giving Mechanicsville athletes a chance to test themselves against top regional competition and set early-season benchmarks for the rest of the cross-country schedule. 
• 25 years later, Sept. 11 victim's family seeks justice, not revenge (newsadvance.com) — A 25th‑anniversary look back at Sept. 11 includes powerful Richmond‑area images and memories, from closed airports to prayer services and tightened security. One photo highlights SSGT Don Kay of Mechanicsville standing guard at the Virginia Air National Guard base in Sandston, underscoring how local residents helped secure the region in the tense hours after the attacks.
📸 Around Mechanicsville
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. →
Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum - VA, 14020 Thunderbolt Rd., Chantilly, VA,
12:00 pm
Sunday September 20
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Other local events
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Girls Tennis: CMS @Oak Knoll
Chickahominy Middle Mechanicsville, VA 23116
5:00 pm -
Girls Basketball: CMS @Oak Knoll
Chickahominy Middle Mechanicsville, VA 23116
5:00 pm -
Boys Soccer: CMS @Oak Knoll
Chickahominy Middle Mechanicsville, VA 23116
5:00 pm -
Foodies + New Friends Mechanicsville: Small Business Owners Edition →
Restaurant of the Week, Atlee Road, Mechanicsville -
Football: Short Pump @CMS
Chickahominy Middle Mechanicsville, VA 23116
5:00 pm -
Girls Basketball: CMS @Bell Creek
Chickahominy Middle Mechanicsville, VA 23116
5:00 pm -
Boys Soccer: CMS @Bell Creek
Chickahominy Middle Mechanicsville, VA 23116
5:00 pm -
RVA Relays →
Mechanicsville VA -
Tween to Teen Game Day Day Party →
Paint and Juice, 7494 Lee Davis Road, Mechanicsville -
9th Annual Mission Possible 5K →
New Song United Methodist Church, 7450 Colts Neck Rd, Mechanicsville
8:30 am -
Fall Craft Market →
Northside Church, 7600 Studley Rd, Mechanicsville
9:00 am
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Saturday September 26
Saturday October 3
📣 Mechanicsville Shout Outs!
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- Uniquely Yours Dog Care — (804) 201-3316
- Simple Solutions Psychiatry, LLC — (434) 259-8085
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I need to rehome my cat Macy.
She is a special case. She's sweet & grumpy. 2yrs old short grey & white hair (Nextdoor Windy Hill Estates)
- Owens & Minor, Inc posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Associate (Remote) in Mechanicsville. Apply here.
- Kohl's posted a job opening for Part Time Store Cleaning & Operations Associate in Mechanicsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mechanicsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Glen Allen
- Henrico Schools officials outline new preventative maintenance plan to tackle ongoing HVAC issues • Henrico supervisors defer land-use cases that would permit more housing near Willow Lawn, Highland Springs (henricocitizen.com)
- O'Charley's workers and customers react to abrupt closure of 55-year-old chain (qz.com)
- Opportunity zone revisions give advisors a new tool for clients with big gains (americanbanker.com)
Richmond
- Smiles All Night: Organ Fairchild Makes Its Richmond Debut at The Camel (gratefulweb.com)
Ok Mechanicsville! 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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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