🌱 How a $50,000 Main Street grant will brighten Onancock

Good morning Onancock! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a $50,000 Main Street grant will brighten Onancock

Also on today's calendar: The American Constitution Movie and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.
• Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 73, low: 58.
• Sunday: Rain, with a high of 72 and low of 66 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• $615K Grants through Virginia Main Street (nrvnews.com) — Onancock is receiving a $50,000 Virginia Main Street Downtown Investment Grant for the “Brighten Onancock” project, aimed at improving the town’s Main Street area. The funding is part of a larger $615,000 statewide package supporting 22 downtown revitalization efforts, bringing new investment, infrastructure upgrades, and business support to historic commercial districts across Virginia.
   

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📸 Around Onancock

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Onancock

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10

• Living History on the Lawn at Ker Place →
  Ker Place, 69 Market St., Onancock
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 22

• The American Constitution Movie →
  Roseland Theater, Onancock
  10:00 am

Friday October 23

• Halloween Weekend in Onancock →
  Town of Onancock, Market Street, Onancock
  5:00 pm

Sunday October 25

• HallowQueen Drag Brunch - First Seating →
  Bread & Butter, 46 King Street, Onancock
  12:00 pm

Tuesday November 3

• OBCA General Membership Meeting →
  Naomi Makemie Presbyterian Church, Market St and Lee St, Onancock
  5:30 pm

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📣 Onancock Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 9

• DJR in Olney, IL- Reunion at Onley →
  Onley, Onley
  7:00 pm
• DJR in Olney, IL- Reunion at Onley, IL →
  Onley, IL, Onley
  7:00 pm
• DJR in Olney, IL- Reunion →
  Onley IL
  7:00 pm

Saturday October 10

• 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's →
  Eastern Shore Community College, 29316 Charles M Lankford Junior Memorial Highway, Melfa
  8:30 am
• Paella Dinner →
  Vaux Hall Farm Market, 27698 Bobtown Road, Melfa
  5:00 pm

Wednesday October 14

• Planning Commission Meeting →
  Board Chambers, Accomac
  7:00 pm

Monday October 19

• Kent County at Nandua →
  Nandua High School, 26350 Lankford Hwy, Onley
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Riverside Health System posted a job opening for Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery - Labor Pool in Onancock. Apply here.
• Royal Farms posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Onley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Onancock here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Chincoteague

• Northampton, Nandua and Chincoteague win in Tuesday night volleyball action (shoredailynews.com)
• Every Scored Accomack School Improves in State Performance Framework (shoredailynews.com)
• Saxis town council votes to limit short-term rentals (easternshorepost.com)

Cape Charles

• In Virginia, a Town Built by a Railroad Is a Year-Round Beach Town (onlyinyourstate.com)

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Ok Onancock! 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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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