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Coming up on the calendar:
- Trampled By Turtles at The Coves at Smith Mountain Lake
- Rock-A-Bye Reader
- Fall Rodeo at Wind Vineyards SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE at Wind Vineyards at Smith Mountain Lake
... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 48 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 52.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Penhook
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★ Featured events ★
Tuesday October 13 - Trampled By Turtles →
The Coves at Smith Mountain Lake, 301 Ivy Ln, Union Hall
5:00 pm
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Other local events
Wednesday October 14 - Rock-A-Bye Reader →
Moneta Smith Mountain Lake Library, 13641 Moneta Rd, Moneta
10:30 am Saturday October 17 - Fall Rodeo at Wind Vineyards SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE →
Wind Vineyards at Smith Mountain Lake, 15772 Moneta Rd, Moneta
3:00 pm - Fall Rodeo at Wind Vineyards SML →
Wind Vineyards at Smith Mountain Lake, 15772 Moneta Rd, Moneta
3:00 pm Wednesday October 21 - Rock-A-Bye Reader →
Moneta Smith Mountain Lake Library, 13641 Moneta Rd, Moneta
10:30 am Friday November 6 - "Try Before You Buy" Wine Tasting →
SML Fine Wines, 12925 Booker T Washington Hwy #102, Hardy
4:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday October 8 - Southlake Community Market →
11766 Old Franklin Turnpike, Union Hall
9:00 am Friday October 9 - Click here to view the Library Newsletter filled with current activities →
Franklin County, VA Calendar Rocky Mount, VA 24151 Saturday October 10 - Michael Franti →
The Coves at Smith Mountain Lake, 301 Ivy Ln, Union Hall
5:00 pm Monday October 12 - Columbus Day Holiday - CLOSED →
Franklin County, VA Calendar, 50 Claiborne Avenue, Rocky Mount
8:30 am Tuesday October 13 - Planning Commission Meeting →
Franklin County, VA Calendar, 1255 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount
6:00 pm Wednesday October 14 - Veterans Benefit Services →
Franklin County, VA Calendar, 50 Claiborne Avenue, Rocky Mount
8:30 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I've posted this before but can't find it so I'll try again.
Does anyone know of a small 1 or 2 man logging crew that would be interested in cutting 20 to 30 good sized trees. (Nextdoor Penhook) - Looking to hire someone with experience either full time or part time.
If you know anyone or are interested please reach out. 540-309-6744 (Nextdoor Penhook)
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Closing Team Members-Food Service/ Food Prep in Rocky Mount. Apply here.
- Atlantic Coast Toyotalift posted a job opening for Parts Coordinator in Rocky Mount. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Penhook here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rocky Mount
Chatham
- Circa 1813 cabin donated to Pittsylvania Historical Society by fifth-generation owner (newsadvance.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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