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Smithfield, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Smithfield! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See what a Smithfield stargazer captured in our night sky
Also on today's calendar: The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a fish with 3 eyes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
- Wednesday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Best deep-sky photos of May 2026 from the EarthSky community (earthsky.org) — A fellow Smithfield resident, astrophotographer Steven Bellavia, is highlighted for capturing stunning telescopic galaxy images from right here in town, including Messier 83 and Markarian’s Chain this May. The piece is a global gallery of community-contributed deep-sky photos, but Smithfield gets special mention as one of the observing locations. 
📸 Around Smithfield
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Upcoming Events in
Smithfield
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★ Featured events ★
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Smithfield Boardwalk Art Show →
Smithfield, 415 S Church St, Smithfield
10:00 am
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Planning Commission Meeting →
Smithfield, VA Calendar, 220 North Main Street, Smithfield
6:30 pm -
Westside Spring Musical
Westside Elementary School Smithfield High School
7:00 pm -
3 Hour Early Dismissal for All Schools
Isle of Wight County Smithfield, VA 23430 -
ES/MS Report Cards Issued
Isle of Wight County Smithfield, VA 23430 -
End of 4th Quarter/End of 2nd Semester
Isle of Wight County Smithfield, VA 23430 -
Staff Work Days; High School Graduations
Isle of Wight County Smithfield, VA 23430 -
Sail250 Walking Tours of South Church Street (Smithfield) →
Isle of Wight County Museum, 103 Main St, Smithfield
11:00 am -
The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT →
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
6:00 pm
Tuesday June 9
Wednesday June 10
Thursday June 11
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Monday June 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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SMS Field Day
Smithfield Middle School Smithfield, VA 23430
7:00 am -
Westside Spring Musical
Westside Elementary School Smithfield High School
7:00 pm -
3 Hour Early Dismissal for All Schools
Isle of Wight County Smithfield, VA 23430 -
ES/MS Report Cards Issued
Isle of Wight County Smithfield, VA 23430
Monday June 8
Tuesday June 9
Wednesday June 10
Thursday June 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone missing their baby?
These dogs were at my front door last night and in my backyard this morning. We live on Smith Dr. I haven’t seen it since the Blink picked it up at 5… (Nextdoor Grimesland) - Just Chill
Sometimes, the greatest gift you can give yourself is the permission to simply slow down. To stay home, breathe deeply, and let the noise of the… (Nextdoor Benn's Grant)
- ServiceMaster Commercial Services VA posted a job opening for Entry-Level Evening Floor Technician in Newport News. Apply here.
- Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Newport News. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smithfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Newport News
- Column: Habitat for Humanity works to build community, not just houses (pilotonline.com)
- Hampton Roads Parks Guide (wavy.com)
- Martha's Way pedestrian trail opens along James River (wric.com)
Windsor
- Prince Andrew Photographed With A Large Bruise Across His Face — And Nobody Is Explaining It (littlethings.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A fiiish! (Thank you Ernie B. for sending it in!)
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