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๐ŸŒฑ Market Jam at the Museum and 9 more events

Merrimac, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Merrimac! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. โ˜€๏ธ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Underground Springhouse @ The Milk Parlor at The Milk Parlor
  • Market Jam at the Museum at Alexander Black House & Cultural Center
  • Kelli O'Hara Live at Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech

... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: I Am not animal, vegetable, or mineral. I donโ€™t eat, but need to be fed regularly to stay alive. What am I? ๐Ÿค” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Saturday: Nice with some sun, temps: high: 72, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Turning cloudy, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Fire (Thank you Steve H. for sending it in!)
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