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Mechanicsville, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Mechanicsville! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what Mechanicsville homes and neighborhoods just sold, and for how much.

Also on today's calendar: Howl-Aween Dog Costume Contest & Parade and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What sits at the bottom of the ocean and Shakes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Virginia election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Monday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 70, low: 41.
  • Tuesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Property Transfers Published October 23, 2026 (richmond.com) — Recent property transfers in Mechanicsville show dozens of homes changing hands, with sale prices ranging from the low $200,000s to well over $1 million. If you live in Mechanicsville, you can see what nearby houses sold for, which neighborhoods are especially active, and how values are trending across subdivisions like Pebble Creek, Bell Creek, and Battlefield Green.
   

📸 Around Mechanicsville

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday October 26
  • Level Up with LaShawn
    The Oak Avenue Complex, 15 S Oak Ave, Highland Springs
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday October 27
  • Raising Calm
    Laburnum Elementary School, 500 Meriwether Ave, Richmond
    6:00 pm
  • Specialty Center Open House: Cybersecurity - Henrico
    Henrico High School, 302 Azalea Ave, Chamberlayne
    6:30 pm
    • Wednesday October 28
  • RVA Fitness Warrior (Free exercise class) @The Oak Avenue Complex
    Chamberlayne Elementary, 15 S Oak Ave, Highland Springs
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is anyone missing this orange tabby?
    This is the 2nd time ive seen him/her. Very sweet and calm. Very clean and looks well fed. Definitely someone's pet. I'm located in Mechanicsville,… (Nextdoor Bruce Estates)
  • United Natural Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Dayshift Freezer Forklift Operator - Mechanicsville - $19.50/hr in Mechanicsville. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for GM and Food (General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment, Inbound, Food and Beverage , Food Service, Starbucks) (T1968) in Mechanicsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mechanicsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Glen Allen

  • U.S. National Junior Team Breaststroker Abigail Bonham Picks NC State for 2028 (swimmingworldmagazine.com)
  • Home renovations can feel endless. Here's how to keep projects on track. (spokesman.com)
  • COTA Veterinary Brings Advanced Pet Diagnostic Care In Richmond, VA (prlog.org)

Richmond

  • Richmond food pantry celebrates new walk-in freezer to 'spread the love and kindness' (wtvr.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: "What sits at the bottom of the ocean and Shakes?" — A nervous wreck (Thank you Fiona M. for sending it in!)
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