Community Corner
🌱 Mechanicsville regulars have one last chance to thank Mr. Lee
Make time for Oak Hill Fall Retreats on the Mechanicsville Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Mechanicsville regulars have one last chance to thank Mr. Lee
Also on today's calendar: Fall Craft Market and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 63.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Peking Mechanicsville owner Hsun 'Sonny' Lee retiring after more than 30 years (wtvr.com) — A beloved Mechanicsville fixture, Hsun "Sonny" Lee is retiring from Peking Mechanicsville after more than 30 years of welcoming diners, remembering their favorites, and building deep community ties. Locals still have until September 30 to stop by, share memories, and thank him for decades of warm service and hospitality at the Mechanicsville restaurant. 
📸 Around Mechanicsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mechanicsville
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★ Featured events ★
- Oak Hill Fall Retreats →
Mechanicsville
6:00 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Girls Basketball: Oak Knoll @CMS
Chickahominy Middle Mechanicsville, VA 23116
5:00 pm - Girls Tennis: Oak Knoll @CMS
Chickahominy Middle Mechanicsville, VA 23116
5:00 pm - Boys Soccer: Oak Knoll @CMS
Chickahominy Middle Mechanicsville, VA 23116
5:00 pm - Run with the Rams Open 5k →
Mechanicsville VA - Fall Craft Market →
Northside Church, 7600 Studley Rd, Mechanicsville
9:00 am - Girls Basketball: Bell Creek @CMS
Chickahominy Middle Mechanicsville, VA 23116
5:15 pm - Boys Soccer: Bell Creek @CMS
Chickahominy Middle Mechanicsville, VA 23116
5:15 pm - Girls Tennis: Bell Creek @CMS
Chickahominy Middle Mechanicsville, VA 23116
5:15 pm
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
📣 Mechanicsville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Specialty Center Open House - Allied Health and Human Services
Hermitage High School, 8301 Hungary Spring Rd, Chamberlayne
6:00 pm - RVA Fitness Warrior (Free exercise class) @The Oak Avenue Complex
Chamberlayne Elementary, 15 S Oak Ave, Highland Springs
6:00 pm - Specialty Center Open House: International Baccalaureate - Tucker
Tucker High School, 2910 North Parham Rd, Chamberlayne
6:30 pm - FREE Financial Foundations classes at The Oak
Henrico High, 15 S Oak Ave, Highland Springs
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Mondelez International posted a job opening for Full Time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in Mechanicsville. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1968) in Mechanicsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mechanicsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Glen Allen
- Henrico County honors centenarians • Woofstock 2026: Richmond Animal League crushes $95K fundraising goal (henricocitizen.com)
- Henrico Scholastic Sports Ticker — Sept. 28, 2026 (henricocitizen.com)
- Dynex Capital (DX) Insider Buying: CIO Connelly Terrence John JR (gurufocus.com)
Richmond
- Richmond will relaunch tax sale program to collect unpaid real estate taxes (nbc12.com)
- 3rd Annual Regional Recovery Day: celebrating and supporting the recovery community (wtvr.com)
- GWAR Co-Founder Chuck Varga, aka Sexecutioner, Dies at 68 (rvamag.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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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