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🌱 Makenzie Phipps and 10 more events

And check out Sinkland Farms 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival on the Riner Patch calendar

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What's up Riner! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Sinkland Farms 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival at Sinkland Farms
  • Makenzie Phipps at Sinkland Farms Brewery
  • Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival – October 29, 2026 | Christiansburg, VA — Sinkland Farms Rustic Chic Weddings, Events & Farm Festivals at Sinkland Farms

... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 76, low: 49.
  • Thursday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 75 and low of 46 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday October 6
  • Women of Vision
    First & Main, 1540 South Main St, Ste 110, Blacksburg
    9:30 am
  • MC Membership 101 - October 2026
    Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, 210 Laurel St NE, Ste B, Christiansburg
    12:00 pm
  • Q4 2026 Business Brief →
    Town of Christiansburg Calendar
    12:00 pm
  • Central Business District Committee →
    Town of Christiansburg Calendar, Town Hall 100 E. Main St., Christiansburg
    5:00 pm
  • Vintage Christmas Trees →
    Paint 'n Fun Ceramics Studio, 782 New River Rd NW Suite 613, Christiansburg
    5:30 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dick's Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Christiansburg. Apply here.
  • Spencer's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spirit in Christiansburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Riner here.

🗞 Nearby News

Christiansburg

  • Irvin Wayne Phillips (pcpatriot.com)
  • Wing Picks Denver for Walmart Drones. Two Suburbs Already Froze Hubs (dronexl.co)
  • Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - Oct. 5, 2026 (wsls.com)

Radford

  • Radford festival features Highland games, music, and Celtic traditions (wfxrtv.com)

Ok Riner! 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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