🌱 Meet the Mechanicsville defender joining JMU women’s soccer this fall.

Coffee in hand, Mechanicsville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Meet the Mechanicsville defender joining JMU women’s soccer this fall.

Also on today's calendar: Friday Power Lunch - Rights, Religion & the Fight for Democracy and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the boss deny a raise to the can of paint? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
• Sunday: A p.m. t-storm possible, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• JMU women's soccer program welcomes 8 incoming freshmen for 2026 (soccerwire.com) — James Madison University’s women’s soccer team has announced eight new freshmen for its 2026 roster, including defender Mackenzie Gathers from Mechanicsville’s Atlee High School. Coaches praise her calm under pressure, strong passing, and defensive communication, expecting her skills to strengthen the Dukes when they open the season at home against NC State on August 12.
   

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📸 Around Mechanicsville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mechanicsville

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★ Featured events ★

Friday May 15

• Friday Power Lunch - Rights, Religion & the Fight for Democracy →
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday May 16

• Virginia Concealed Carry Certification →
  Freedom Services & Training LLC, 6701 Cold Harbor Rd, Mechanicsville
  9:00 am
• Comedy Night at The Hedged Vine →
  The Hedged Vine, 13337 Greenwood Rd B, Glen Allen
  6:30 pm
• Jokes on You at Club You Comedy Show Part 3 →
  ClubYOU, 7230 Bell Creek Rd Units M, Mechanicsville
  9:00 pm

Wednesday May 20

• OPEB Trust Finance Board →
  Hanover County, VA Calendar
  1:00 pm
• Spring Strings Concert
  Atlee High School, 9414 Atlee Station Rd, Mechanicsville
  7:00 pm

Thursday May 21

• Centenarian Celebration →
  Covenant Woods, 7090 Dr, Mechanicsville
  10:00 am

Saturday May 23

• Dancing Through The Seasons →
  Mechanicsville High School, 7052 Mechanicsville Tpke, Mechanicsville
  4:00 pm

Wednesday May 27

• AI for Small Business – Reducing Friction, Not Replacing Thinking →
  Virginia ABC Headquarters, 7450 Freight Way, Mechanicsville
  10:00 am

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📣 Mechanicsville Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday May 15

• Soccer: Girls Varsity Game vs Highland Springs (Home)
  Henrico High School
  6:00 pm
• Softball: Varsity Game vs Highland Springs (Home)
  Henrico High School
  6:00 pm
• Baseball: Varsity Game vs Highland Springs (Home)
  Henrico High School, Baseball - Colley Field
  6:00 pm
• CFA Dance Level III Informal Show
  Henrico High Henrico HS - Dance Studio
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ISO: Handyman
  In search of a handyman for hire to do odds and end jobs like husband type jobs lol. I'm not talking home repairs or electrical/plumbing. I'm looking… (Nextdoor Battlefield Green)
• Seen any raccoons lately?
  We haven’t seen raccoons around our home in a long time. Used to see a bunch of the pesky critters. (Nextdoor Pamunkey River Farms)

• Carrols Corporation posted a job opening for Team Member in Mechanicsville. Apply here.
• SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Mechanicsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mechanicsville here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Glen Allen

• Glen Allen man hosts charity golf tournament to honor wife lost to Alzheimer's (wtvr.com)
• Missing 17-year-old last seen in Glen Allen on Saturday (wtvr.com)
• Preparing Your Home for a Successful Inspection and Smooth Sale (calbizjournal.com)

Richmond

• Black bear spotted in Richmond's Oregon Hill neighborhood captured (wric.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he didn't apply himself. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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