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🌱 How did Rural Retreat’s narrow loss shake up Region 1D?
Be sure to catch Stained Glass Studio on the Rural Retreat Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How did Rural Retreat's narrow loss shake up Region 1D?
Also on today's calendar: Chilhowie at Rural Retreat.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 50.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• In the Locker Room: Eagles find their footing as Friday nights heat up (virginiamountaineer.com) — Rural Retreat fans can see exactly where their Indians stand after a tight 26-21 loss to George Wythe and a spot at No. 9 in the latest unofficial Region 1D power ratings. The column recaps key Southwest Virginia high school football results, highlights standout performances, and explains how recent games are shaping the playoff picture.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rural Retreat
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★ Featured events ★
- Stained Glass Studio →
The Henderson, 203 N Church St, Marion
1:30 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Chilhowie at Rural Retreat →
Rural Retreat High School, 321 E Buck Ave, Rural Retreat
7:00 pm - Northwood at Rural Retreat →
Rural Retreat VA
7:00 pm
Friday October 16
Tuesday October 20
📣 Rural Retreat Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- MARION SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL- MARION →
848 STAGE STREET, MARION
9:00 am - Creating Connection →
The Henderson, 3 N Church St, Marion
12:00 pm - Board of Supervisors Joint Meeting with School Board →
EOC Conference Room, Lower Level, 290 South 6th Street, Wytheville
6:00 pm - Wellness in Nature – Forest Fridays →
Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd, Marion
11:00 am - Wellness in Nature - Forest Fridays →
Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd, Marion
11:00 am - Marion Monday Night Jam →
The Henderson, 203 N Church St, Marion
6:00 pm - C3 Recovery →
The Henderson, 203 N Church St, Marion
12:00 pm - Benziger Wine Dinner at Petals →
Petals Wine Bar, 160 Tazewell Street, Wytheville
6:00 pm - Art League of Marion →
The Henderson, 203 N Church St, Marion
5:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
Friday October 2
Monday October 5
Thursday October 8
Monday October 12
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Baker in Wytheville. Apply here.
- Care Advantage posted a job opening for Family Caregiver - CNA / PCA / Caregiver in Wytheville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rural Retreat here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wytheville
- 13 Grand American Mansions That Were Abandoned and Left to Ruin (discoverwildscience.com)
Marion
- 'Scarecrow Lane' to return to downtown Marion, Va. (wjhl.com)
- AI, spending, Medicare for All: What 4th district candidates would tackle first (newsobserver.com)
Tazewell
- Tazewell County receives $2.5 million for new childcare center (wvva.com)
- Pumpkins Weather Tough Growing Season, Are Prime for Picking (morningagclips.com)
- Obituary-Joseph W. Greer, Sr. (theradar.online)
Ok Rural Retreat! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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