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Smithfield, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Smithfield! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- See how a Smithfield stargazer captured the North Starās hidden glow
Also on today's calendar: Bookworm Discoveries at Windsor Castle Park (Smithfield) and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of theatre always has a doctor on hand? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 74.
- Monday: Hot and humid with sunshine, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Best deep-sky photos of July 2026 from EarthSky community (earthsky.org) ā A Smithfield-based astrophotographer, Steven Bellavia, is featured for his detailed telescopic image of the sky around Polaris, highlighting local talent in a global gallery of July deep-sky photos. The piece showcases stunning nebula and star-field images from around the world and invites readers to submit their own night-sky shots. 
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šø Around Smithfield
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Upcoming Events in
Smithfield
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ā Featured events ā
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Wine Guild at Bon Vivant Wine & Brew ā
Bon Vivant Market Wine & Brew of Smithfield, 1504 S Church St, Smithfield
7:00 pm
Friday August 21
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Other local events
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Planning Commission Meeting ā
Smithfield, VA Calendar, 220 North Main Street, Smithfield
6:30 pm -
Bookworm Discoveries at Windsor Castle Park (Smithfield) ā
Windsor Castle Park, 705 Cedar St, Smithfield
2:00 pm -
Smithfield, VA ā Personal Trainer Certification ā
Luter Family YMCA, 259 James St, Smithfield
11:30 am -
Cheeseburgers & Classic Car Cruise-In (Smithfield) ā
Farmerās Table, 13416 Benns Church Blvd, Smithfield
2:00 pm
Tuesday August 11
Tuesday August 25
Sunday August 30
Sunday September 6
š£ Smithfield Shout Outs!
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š Events Nearby
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Linda Boles Music: Smithfield Farmerās Market presents Linda Boles in Concert ā
Smithfield Farmers Market, 115 Main St, Smithfield
9:00 am -
SATURDAY OPEN DOORS ā Peace and Balance Holistic Center ā
Peace & Balance Holistic Center, 1607b S Church St, Smithfield
11:00 am -
Alec Edmonds ā
Captain Chuck-A-Muck's, 21088 Marina Rd SUITE 100, Carrollton
6:00 pm -
Warwick JV Football @ Smithfield ā
Smithfield High School, 14171 Turner Dr, Smithfield
6:30 pm -
EXPERIENCE BALANCE - Come Home to Yourself ā Peace and Balance Holistic Center ā
Peace & Balance Holistic Center, 1607b S Church St, Smithfield
6:30 pm -
Cemetery Preservation Workshop August 22, 2026 ā
St. Luke's Historic Church & Museum, 14477 Benns Church Blvd, Smithfield
10:00 am -
Bruton JV Football @ Smithfield ā
Smithfield High School, 14171 Turner Dr, Smithfield
6:30 pm
Saturday August 8
Thursday August 13
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Wednesday September 9
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Smithfield Foods posted a job opening for Plant Maintenance Supervisor - 3rd Shift (Relocation) in Smithfield. Apply here.
- NASSCO posted a job opening for Welder J1 - J4 in Carrollton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smithfield here.
š Nearby News
Carrollton
- IW planners endorse more density through lot size, setback r... (smithfieldtimes.com)
Newport News
- Newport News police report declines in violent crime, shootings and overall crime at mid-year (13newsnow.com)
- Phoebe Bridgers listening party-meets-light show comes to Virginia Living Museum planetarium (pilotonline.com)
- Book Child Care Services in Newport News, VA with Irionne M. from $15/hr (care.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: an operating theatre (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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