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π± Computer 101 Class and 10 more events
Also check out Michael Wayne Dill @ Cow Pie Bingo Event (Hot Shots-Moneta, VA) on the Penhook Patch calendar

Good morning Penhook! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Michael Wayne Dill @ Cow Pie Bingo Event (Hot Shots-Moneta, VA) at Hot Shots Bar and Grill
- Computer 101 Class at Moneta Smith Mountain Lake Library
- Rock-A-Bye Reader
... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Very warm with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
📸 Around Penhook
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Penhook
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★ Featured events ★
- Michael Wayne Dill @ Cow Pie Bingo Event (Hot Shots-Moneta, VA) →
Hot Shots Bar and Grill, 67 Village View Ln, Moneta
12:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Computer 101 Class →
Moneta Smith Mountain Lake Library, 13641 Moneta Rd, Moneta
1:00 pm - Rock-A-Bye Reader →
Moneta Smith Mountain Lake Library, 13641 Moneta Rd, Moneta
10:30 am - Trampled By Turtles →
The Coves at Smith Mountain Lake, 301 Ivy Ln, Union Hall
5:00 pm - Rock-A-Bye Reader →
Moneta Smith Mountain Lake Library, 13641 Moneta Rd, Moneta
10:30 am
Thursday October 1
Wednesday October 7
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Southlake Community Market →
11766 Old Franklin Turnpike, Union Hall
9:00 am - Board of Supervisors Regular Work Session →
Franklin County, VA Calendar, 1255 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount
3:00 pm - Colin Mochrie →
Harvester Performance Center, 450 Franklin St, Rocky Mount
8:00 pm - Click here to view the Library Newsletter filled with current activities →
Franklin County, VA Calendar Rocky Mount, VA 24151 - Rocky Mount Fest 2026 →
Rocky Mt Chiropractic, 546 Pell Ave, Rocky Mount
3:00 pm - Franklin County Public School Town Hall - Snow Creek →
Franklin County, VA Calendar, 5393 Snow Creek Road, Penhook
6:00 pm - Planning Commission Zoning Ordinance Work Session →
Franklin County, VA Calendar Rocky Mount, VA 24151
6:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Wednesday September 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Union Hall. Apply here.
- McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Janitor Maintenance in Rocky Mount. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Penhook here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rocky Mount
- Rocky Mount Fest returns this Saturday (newsadvance.com)
- Rocky Mount VA Single Family Homes For Sale (zillow.com)
- $339,771 in Additional HHS Grants for Head Start (nrvnews.com)
Chatham
- Chatham declares Stage 2 water emergency amid extreme drought (wdbj7.com)
- Cain leads Cougars to big win over North Stokes (theenterprise.net)
Ferrum
- Hicks honored with Ferrum College Sports Hall of Fame induction (theenterprise.net)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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