🌱 How Patrick Springs families can get free or reduced-cost meals now

Hello Patrick Springs! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Patrick Springs families can get free or reduced-cost meals now
• Patrick County remembers Bonce and Nannie Martin's lasting legacy in Critz

Also on today's calendar: MIDNIGHT SPAGHETTI BRINGS THE FUNK TO FRONT PORCH... and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 63.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• STEP participates in federal meal program (theenterprise.net) — Families in Patrick Springs can access free or reduced-cost nutritious meals through STEP's participation in the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program at the 75 Road 954 site. The program reimburses meals based on household income and also covers many children automatically through TANF, SNAP, FDPIR, Head Start, or foster status. Eligibility guidelines run through June 30, 2027.
   

• Patrick Pioneers: Bahnson Franklin 'Bonce' Martin and Nannie Critz Martin (theenterprise.net) — Patrick County history buffs will appreciate this deep look at Critz entrepreneurs Bahnson "Bonce" Martin and his wife Nannie, whose lives helped shape the county's early business scene. The story traces their enterprises, his tragic 1928 death, and her century-long life, noting that one daughter, Eldena Carter, later made her home in Patrick Springs. It's a rich reminder of families who built today's community.
   

📸 Around Patrick Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Patrick Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 1
• Bassett Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Patrick County →
  Patrick County High School, 215 Cougar Ln, Stuart
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 4
• MIDNIGHT SPAGHETTI BRINGS THE FUNK TO FRONT PORCH... →
  Spirithaven Front Porch Fest, 677 Spirithaven Ln, Stuart
  11:00 pm
• MIDNIGHT SPAGHETTI BRINGS THE FUNK TO FRONT PORCH FEST 16 →
  Spirithaven Front Porch Fest, 677 Spirithaven Ln, Stuart
  11:00 pm
Friday September 11
• North Stokes Varsity Football @ Patrick County →
  Patrick County High School, 215 Cougar Ln, Stuart
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 27
• Franklin County JV Football @ Bassett →
  Bassett High School, 85 Riverside Dr, Bassett
  6:00 pm
• Bassett Girls JV Volleyball @ Martinsville →
  Martinsville High School, 351 Commonwealth Blvd E, Martinsville
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• "Track the Future 5K" →
  1000 Irisburg Rd, Axton
  1:00 pm
Monday September 7
• Holiday - Labor Day →
  Henry County, VA Calendar
Tuesday September 8
• Martinsville Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Bassett →
  Bassett High School, 85 Riverside Dr, Bassett
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Dan River Varsity Football @ Bassett →
  Bassett High School, 85 Riverside Dr, Bassett
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Carroll County Girls JV Volleyball @ Bassett →
  Bassett High School, 85 Riverside Dr, Bassett
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Magna Vista Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Bassett →
  Bassett High School, 85 Riverside Dr, Bassett
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Eastman Chemical posted a job opening for Shipping Clerk in Fieldale. Apply here.
• Martinsville High School posted a job opening for School Custodian - Martinsville High School in Martinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Patrick Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Stuart

• Annual Demolition Derby returns Saturday (theenterprise.net)
• John Huff Didn't Do It: Who Shot J. E. B. Stuart (theenterprise.net)
• Patrick County community questions safety at intersection as VDOT works on improvements (wsls.com)

Bassett

• Bassett Pioneer finds digital home (henrycountyenterprise.com)
• Virginia Tech Hokie Football 2026 Roster Reviews: The Specialists (gobblercountry.com)

Martinsville

• United Way seeks volunteers for 28th Day of Action (henrycountyenterprise.com)

Ok Patrick Springs! 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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