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🌱 How a 2027 nuclear shipment will start right here in Mineral
Also check out Green & Gold Spirit Day on the Mineral Patch calendar
Greetings Mineral! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a 2027 nuclear shipment will start right here in Mineral
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• DOE prepares for high burnup research cask shipment in 2027 (exchangemonitor.com) — A shipment of high burnup nuclear fuel is planned to leave Dominion Energy's North Anna Power Station in Mineral for Idaho National Laboratory in 2027, following a dry run that spring. While the research work happens in Idaho, the move underscores Mineral's ongoing role in the nation's nuclear energy and waste-handling system. 
📸 Around Mineral
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mineral
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- Green & Gold Spirit Day
Louisa County Middle School Mineral, VA 23117
8:00 pm - Home đ(Mills Goodwin)
Louisa County High School Mineral, VA 23117
7:30 pm - Adult Chair Yoga
Louisa County Library 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117
11:30 am - Monday Afternoon Games
Louisa County Library 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117
1:00 pm - Baby Toddler time
Louisa County Library 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117
11:00 am - Volleyball Match @Home vs. Locust Grove MS
Louisa County Middle School Mineral, VA 23117
4:30 pm - Wellness Wednesdays: Chair Yoga
Louisa County Library 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117
11:30 am - BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft)
Louisa County Library 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117
1:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
📣 Mineral Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Lake Anna Advisory Committee →
Louisa County, VA Calendar, 1 Woolfolk Ave., Louisa
6:00 pm - Ceramics Date Night with Phillip Strauss →
The Arts Center in Orange, 129 E Main St, Orange
5:30 pm - Clear the Shelters →
Louisa County, VA Calendar, 18 Sacred Heart Ave , Mineral
11:00 am - Introduction to Beekeeping! →
Chateau MerrillAnne LLC, 16234 Marquis Rd, Orange
1:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Good News Club is getting ready to start at all Louisa County Elementary Schools and we can use your help!
This wonderful Christian club happens right after school and lasts for about 2 hours once a week. Please let us know if you can volunteer. Call Terry… (Nextdoor Louisa/Mineral)
- LCPS posted a job opening for Pre-Approved Student Teacher/Practicum Student/Intern in Mineral. Apply here.
- Harris posted a job opening for Master Electrician in Mineral. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mineral here.
🗞 Nearby News
Louisa
- Dolly Parton's Imagination Library continues helping Louisa County kids read (nbc29.com)
- From Louisa classroom to national stage: Princess Moss returns home before leading 3M educators (29news.com)
- The growing county government opposition to Valley Link (wvtf.org)
Orange
- Highway 74 To Close All Weekend Near Orange County On Saturday (patch.com)
- L3Harris Advances Solid-Fueled Ramjet Propulsion for Greater Reach and Faster Effects (l3harris.com)
Goochland
- Sipping Sunshine Cafe to Brighten Goochland Java Scene (whatnow.com)
Ok Mineral! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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