🌱 How Cushman’s wagon shop once kept New Market rolling

Hi New Market! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Cushman’s wagon shop once kept New Market rolling

Also on today's calendar: Bluegrass in the Valley and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 50 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 55.
• Wednesday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Barrel making was a precise and intricate craft (nvdaily.com) — New Market readers get a vivid look at how local wagon makers, blacksmiths, and barrel makers once powered everyday life across Shenandoah County, including Cushman’s shop right in town. The story traces how cooperages, grist mills, and blacksmith shops supported farming, shipping, and travel before cars and cardboard boxes changed everything.
   

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📸 Around New Market

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Market

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29

• Bluegrass in the Valley →
  123 Medical Dr, Mt Jackson
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 2

• Two Once a Month Story times at the New Market Area LIbrary →
  New Market Area Library
  9:00 am
• Books and Babies and Babies Storytime for Children and their Parent/Caregiver & Preschool Storytime →
  10:00 am

Thursday September 3

• Blue Ridge at Shenandoah Valley Academy →
  Shenandoah Valley Academy, 234 W Lee Hwy, New Market
  5:00 pm

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📣 New Market Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 24

• Economic Development Authority Meeting →
  Page County, VA Calendar, 103 South Court Street Suite F, Luray
  5:30 pm
• Mountain Highway: Page Valley Fair →
  Page Valley Fairgrounds, 15 Fairlane Dr, Luray
  7:00 pm

Tuesday August 25

• Board of Equalization (BOE) Meeting →
  Shenandoah County, VA Calendar, 600 N. Main Street 102A, Woodstock
  1:00 pm
• Outdoor Pickleball →
  Shenandoah County, VA Calendar, 540 Park Avenue, Woodstock
  6:00 pm
• Planning Commission Work Session →
  Page County, VA Calendar, 103 South Court Street Suite F, Luray
  7:00 pm
• Board of Supervisors Meeting →
  Shenandoah County, VA Calendar, 600 N. Main Street, Woodstock
  7:00 pm

Wednesday August 26

• Valley Bridge Club →
  Shenandoah County, VA Calendar, 1195 Hisey Avenue, Woodstock
  9:00 am

Thursday August 27

• Yarn Crew →
  Shenandoah County, VA Calendar, 1195 Hisey Avenue, Woodstock
  10:00 am

Friday August 28

• Elevated Evenings at the Double Decker — Cave Ridge Vineyard →
  Cave Ridge Vineyard, 1476 Conicville Rd, Mt Jackson
  5:30 pm

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

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Timberville. Apply here.
• Cabinetworks Group - ACProducts, Inc. posted a job opening for 2nd Shift Production Supervisor in Mount Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Market here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Shenandoah

• Belle Grove to host Shenandoah Sips on Aug. 29 (nvdaily.com)
• Traffic delays in the Shenandoah Valley – Week of August 24, 2026 (rocktownnow.com)
• 11 Shockingly Affordable Virginia Cabins For A Weekend Escape (myfamilytravels.com)

Woodstock

• 1045 -c9 S Main St #c-9, WOODSTOCK, VA 22664 Property for sale (corcoran.com)

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Ok New Market! 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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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