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🌱 How did Shawsville’s middle school runners stack up against regional powerhouses?
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In today's newsletter:
- How did Shawsville's middle school runners stack up against regional powerhouses?
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 54 degrees.
- Friday: A brief shower or two, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• East Mont Invitational 2026 (milesplit.com) — Cross-country runners from across the region converged on Camp Alto Mons in Shawsville yesterday, with Patrick Henry and Radford taking top varsity team honors while Eastern Montgomery and local rivals posted strong individual finishes. Shawsville Middle School boys and girls both fielded full teams, highlighted by several solid times that helped the boys place ninth and the girls sixth against deep competition. 
📸 Around Shawsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shawsville
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★ Featured events ★
- October Monthly Meeting →
Meadowbrook Community Center, 267 Alleghany Spring Rd, Shawsville
2:00 pm
Sunday October 11
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📣 Shawsville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- MC Eggs & Issues: The Power of Community: How Local Nonprofits Turn Challenges Into Impact - October 2026
Warm Hearth Village, 2387 Warm Hearth Dr., Blacksburg
8:00 am - Marshmallow & Mushrooms - Family Paint Night →
Paint 'n Fun Ceramics Studio, 782 New River Rd NW Suite 613, Christiansburg
5:30 pm - Sinkland Farms 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival →
Sinkland Farms, 3060 Riner Rd, Christiansburg
10:00 am - TRY IT! Pottery Wheel Class →
Paint 'n Fun Ceramics Studio, 782 New River Rd NW Suite 613, Christiansburg
11:00 am - TRY IT! Pottery Wheel Class - Please READ entire description! →
Paint 'n Fun Ceramics Studio, 782 New River Rd NW Suite 613, Christiansburg
11:00 am - Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting →
Town of Christiansburg Calendar, Christiansburg Recreation Center 1600 N. Franklin Street, Christiansburg
6:00 pm - 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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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Christiansburg. Apply here.
- Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Christiansburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shawsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Christiansburg
- Steve Huppert: Christiansburg Fire Dept. celebrates Fire Prevention Week Oct. 4-10 (montcova.com)
- Friday night lights: Radford remains unbeaten, hosts William Byrd (montcova.com)
- Short, Montgomery Clayton (montcova.com)
Blacksburg
- Blacksburg Transit facility to get 867-kilowatt solar system (roanoke.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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