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Sperryville, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Sperryville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Sperryville’s small size is its biggest mountain-town advantage
- How a Sperryville patio helped launch Bobby G’s musical journey
- How a Sperryville student followed his band director into music
Also on today's calendar: The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT.
Today's riddle: What did Tennessee see? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 95, low: 67.
- Sunday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 8 Picturesque Mountain Towns In Northern Virginia Surrounded By Apple Orchards And Rolling Hills (takingthekids.com) — Sperryville gets a starring role here as a tiny mountain town at Shenandoah National Park’s eastern entrance, surrounded by orchards, farms, and dramatic Blue Ridge views. The article highlights Copper Fox Distillery, local shops, farm-to-table dining, and nearby hikes like Old Rag, positioning Sperryville as a relaxed but vibrant base for four-season adventures. 
• Rockin' on bandstand, teaching in classroom: Rappahannock's Bobby G takes the lead (fauquiernow.com) — Longtime Rappahannock teacher and musician Bobby G got his start playing regular gigs at Sperryville’s Blue Moon and the Blue Rock Inn patio, helping make local nights feel like big-city shows. The story traces how his church roots, family responsibilities, and love for students shaped a dual career that still brings his music back to nearby venues.
• BC Graduate Returns Home to Teach Young Musicians (bridgewater.edu) — A former Rappahannock County music teacher is returning to the Valley to lead Wilson Memorial High School’s band, and her influence already reaches Sperryville. One of her former students, now a Bridgewater College music major from Sperryville, says her encouragement and school trips inspired him to pursue music education himself.
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★ Featured events ★
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Southern-style Diner & Bar — The Black Twig ... →
The Black Twig, 12018 Lee Hwy, Sperryville
6:30 pm
Thursday June 11
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Other local events
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The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT →
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
6:00 pm
Monday June 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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LHS Graduation
Luray High Luray, VA 22835
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Board of Equalization Meeting →
Page County, VA Calendar, 103 South Court Street Suite F, Luray
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting →
Page County, VA Calendar, 103 South Court Street Suite F, Luray
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Tourism Council Meeting →
Page County, VA Calendar, 103 South Court Street Suite F, Luray
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On Cue Sports Bar and Grill: Karaoke →
On Cue Sports Bar & Grill, 206 E Main St, Front Royal
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No Ordinary Person →
Little Washington Theatre, 291 Gay St, Washington
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Jigsaw Junkies @Page Public Library →
Page Public Library, 100 Zerkel St, Luray
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Relay For Life of Page County →
Luray High School, 243 Bulldog Drive, Luray
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Seafood Boil 2026 →
Mimslyn Inn, 401 W Main St #1024, Luray
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Comedy Open Mic →
On Cue Sports Bar & Grill, 206 E Main St, Front Royal
7:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Luray. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Luray. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sperryville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Washington
- Trump's 250-foot arch to feature observation deck to raise pedestrians 'above the traffic' (themirror.com)
Luray
- Class of 2026 set to graduate 238 locally during two ceremonies Saturday (pagevalleynews.com)
- VIDEO ~ Page Valley Livin' talks with Page County Rec Director Andrew Good (pagevalleynews.com)
- Soccer Game Preview: Luray vs. Altavista (maxpreps.com)
Culpeper
- Virginians can celebrate Pride all month long with these 17 events (vadogwood.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Same as Arkansas (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)
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