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🌱 Colonial Downs Horse Racing and 10 more events

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Hey there, New Kent! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Colonial Downs Horse Racing at Colonial Downs Racetrack
  • Board of Road Viewers Meeting at New Kent County, VA Calendar
  • New Kent Farmers Market at New Kent County, VA Calendar

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A few t-storms, some severe, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 83, low: 71.
  • Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.

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  • KITTENS for adoption!
    These 3 handsome fellas have been fostered with me for a week and are waiting to be scooped up by a loving family. They have precious personalities. … (Nextdoor New Kent Oaks)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in West Point. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

King William

  • Virginia Tech's Newest Hokies Settle Into Blacksburg as Presidential Search Continues (theroanokestar.com)

Williamsburg

  • Alana Carithers, executive director of the Williamsburg Symphony on 'A Local Touch' (whro.org)
  • Virginia hotel business finally rebounds from pandemic problems (pilotonline.com)
  • Chicken still wins in foodservice, but faces boredom risk (wattagnet.com)

Ok New Kent! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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