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🌱 Where and when to catch Mount Jackson’s July 4 fireworks show

Mount Jackson, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Cheers Mount Jackson! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where and when to catch Mount Jackson’s July 4 fireworks show
  • How Mount Jackson families can get free kids’ food boxes this summer

Also on today's calendar: Summer Library Tour - Mount Jackson Community Library.

Today's riddle: What did the mommy tomato say to the baby tomato? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 67.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mount Jackson Independence Day Celebration (iheart.com) — Mount Jackson’s Fourth of July plans center on a free regional fireworks show at Shenandoah County Fairgrounds, just minutes from town, with gates opening at 8:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Residents and visitors can spend the day enjoying local parks, small-town festivities, and dining before settling in for the evening display that highlights community spirit and Shenandoah Valley scenery.
   

• Luke's Backpack provides food boxes for children throughout summer (nvdaily.com) — Families in and around Mount Jackson can access free weekly food boxes for children this summer through Luke’s Backpack, with distribution sites spread across Shenandoah County. The program, running through Aug. 8, offers shelf-stable breakfasts and lunches for kids 18 and under, aiming to fill the gap when school meals aren’t available and easing pressure on family budgets.
   

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  • Holtzman Corp. posted a job opening for Billing Specialist in Mount Jackson. Apply here.
  • Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Center Store Associate in New Market. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mount Jackson here.

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  • Supervisors pass data center rules over calls for a ban (nvdaily.com)

Ok Mount Jackson! 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: Ketchup! (Thank you Gregory S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Mount Jackson

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Mount Jackson

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