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🌱 Trampled By Turtles and 10 more events
Happening soon: Rock-A-Bye Reader on the Penhook Patch calendar
Good day Penhook! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Rock-A-Bye Reader
- Trampled By Turtles at The Coves at Smith Mountain Lake
- 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: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 42 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 50.
- Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 51 degrees.
📸 Around Penhook
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Penhook
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★ Featured events ★
- Rock-A-Bye Reader →
Moneta Smith Mountain Lake Library, 13641 Moneta Rd, Moneta
10:30 am
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
- 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 - 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 - Rock-A-Bye Reader →
Moneta Smith Mountain Lake Library, 13641 Moneta Rd, Moneta
10:30 am
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Saturday October 17
Wednesday October 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Industrial Development Authority Regular Meeting →
Franklin County, VA Calendar Rocky Mount, VA 24151
9:00 am - Click here to view the Library Newsletter filled with current activities →
Franklin County, VA Calendar Rocky Mount, VA 24151 - Planning Commission Zoning Ordinance Work Session →
Franklin County, VA Calendar, 1255 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount
6:00 pm - Southlake Community Market →
11766 Old Franklin Turnpike, Union Hall
9:00 am - Michael Franti →
The Coves at Smith Mountain Lake, 301 Ivy Ln, Union Hall
5:00 pm - Columbus Day Holiday - CLOSED →
Franklin County, VA Calendar, 50 Claiborne Avenue, Rocky Mount
8:30 am
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Rocky Mount. Apply here.
- Phenom People posted a job opening for Customer Service Part Time in Rocky Mount. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Penhook here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rocky Mount
- Traditional Medicinals Begins Production at New Manufacturing Facility (nutraceuticalsworld.com)
Chatham
- Several NC State targets in Rivals150 for class of 2028 (on3.com)
Ferrum
- Bulldogs can't find end zone again in home loss to Ferrum (wilsontimes.com)
Ok Penhook! 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 do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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