🌱 How will Rushmere’s new village center plan shape future growth?

Good morning Rushmere! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How will Rushmere’s new village center plan shape future growth?

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

---

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 71 and low of 64 degrees.
• Sunday: Humid with rain, temps: high: 72, low: 65.
• Monday: Rather cloudy and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.

---

📰 News we're reading

• Developments, including hospital, highlighted at IW ‘State o... (smithfieldtimes.com) — County leaders are moving ahead with a new master plan to guide future development in the unincorporated Rushmere village center, shaping how your community may grow over the next several years. They also touted strong school performance, new business growth, and recent transportation projects in nearby Smithfield and Windsor that reflect broader investment across Isle of Wight County.
   

---

📸 Around Rushmere

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

---

🗓 Upcoming Events in Rushmere

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 4

• Cheeseburgers & Classic Car Cruise In (Smithfield) | Oct 4th — Car Club Council of Hampton Roads →
  Farmer’s Table, 13416 Benns Church Blvd, Smithfield
  2:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

---

Other local events

---

📣 Rushmere Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

---

🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday October 3

• Linda Boles Music: Smithfield Farmer’s Market presents Linda Boles in Concert →
  Smithfield Farmers Market, 115 Main St, Smithfield
  9:00 am
• Driver Improvement Course Newport News VA →
  Hampton Inn & Suites Newport News, 12251 Jefferson Ave, Newport News
  9:00 am
• African American Cultural Experiences Trolley Tour →
  Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, 2410 Wickham Avenue, Newport News
  9:00 am
• Jeremy Alder →
  Cozzys Comedy Club, 9700 Warwick Blvd., Newport News
  8:00 pm

Sunday October 4

• Sundays/Texas Hold'em →
  Cozzys Comedy Club, 9700 Warwick Blvd., Newport News
  12:00 pm

Monday October 5

• Treasurer's Office Closed - Oct 1 - Noon Oct 6 →
  Surry County, VA Calendar Surry, VA 23883
  8:30 am
• Electoral Board Meeting →
  Surry County, VA Calendar, Registrar Office 168 Commerce Dr, Dendron
  10:00 am
• Chess Club at Williamsburg Library (Williamsburg) →
  Williamsburg Regional Library - Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg
  5:00 pm
• Economic Development Authority Special Called Meeting →
  Surry County, VA Calendar, 45 School St. General District Courtroom, Surry
  6:00 pm

Tuesday October 6

• 55+ Class: L.I.F.T. →
  Surry County, VA Calendar Surry, VA 23883
  10:00 am
• 55+ Class: Chair Yoga →
  Surry County, VA Calendar Surry, VA 23883
  11:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

---

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

---

🗞 Nearby News

Smithfield

• Bids arrive for Pierceville archeology survey, master plan (smithfieldtimes.com)
• Kiggans, EPA Deputy Administrator Fotouhi Celebrate $92 Million in Grant Awards for Conservation Efforts in the Chesapeake Bay (house.gov)
• Investigators back at Portsmouth home after murder arrest, neighbors question what comes next (wtkr.com)

Newport News

• Newport News launches $300K housing relief grant program for homeowners (13newsnow.com)
• Newport News referendum seeks 1% sales tax for school construction (wavy.com)

---

Ok Rushmere! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

---

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

---

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook