Good morning Merrimac! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
Today's riddle: What do you get when you drop a Coffee Mug? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Sunday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 58 and low of 33 degrees.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 35.
- Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 38 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Sunday October 18
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Sinkland Farms 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival →
Sinkland Farms, 3020 Riner Road, Christiansburg
10:00 am
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Tony Huddleston Trout Rodeo →
Town of Christiansburg Calendar, Izaak Walton Park, Christiansburg
12:00 pm
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INTRODUCTION to West Coast Swing →
Open Space Studios, 1711 North Main Street, Blacksburg
2:00 pm
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BRIDGE, West Coast Swing →
1711 North Main Street, Blacksburg
2:00 pm
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TRY IT! Pottery Wheel Class →
Paint ‘n Fun Ceramics Studio, 782 New River Rd NW Suite 613, Christiansburg
3:00 pm
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NEXT STEPS~ West Coast Swing →
Open Space Studios, 1711 North Main Street, Blacksburg
3:00 pm
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NEXT STEPS, West Coast Swing →
Open Space Studios, 1711 North Main Street, Blacksburg
3:00 pm
Monday October 19
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Fall Cleanup SE Quadrant →
Blacksburg VA
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Planning Commission Meeting →
Town of Christiansburg Calendar, Town Hall 100 E. Main St., Christiansburg
7:00 pm
Tuesday October 20
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Stormwater Utility Stakeholder Group Meeting →
Blacksburg VA
7:30 am
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Town Council Work Session →
Blacksburg VA
11:00 am
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Shred-a-thon →
Town of Christiansburg Calendar, 1600 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg
3:00 pm
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🗞 Nearby News
Blacksburg
- Honey Bee Waggle Dance Networks Are Surprisingly Sparse, and Individuality (scienmag.com)
- Matthew Salesses and the Art of Grieving (publishersweekly.com)
- Virginia Tech confirms alum Richard Linton as next president (wric.com)
Christiansburg
- Hometown's Best: Vote for your favorite Southwest Virginia pizza place finalist in 2026 (wsls.com)
Ok Merrimac! 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 do you get when you drop a Coffee Mug?" — a Coffee Break! (Thank you Jorie W. for sending it in!)
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