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🌱 Where does Stuarts Draft stand in this week’s volleyball rankings?
And on the Stuarts Draft Patch calendar - Riverheads at Stuarts Draft

What's up Stuarts Draft! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Where does Stuarts Draft stand in this week's volleyball rankings?
Also on today's calendar: Library Playtime and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Sunny and not as warm, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
- Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 73, low: 53.
- Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• NVD volleyball power rankings: Oct. 6 (nvdaily.com) — Stuarts Draft volleyball fans can see how their team stacks up in new regional power rankings that highlight recent wins and losses across area schools. Stonewall Jackson's loss to Stuarts Draft is specifically noted, giving locals a sense of how competitive their squad looks against nearby programs this week.
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📸 Around Stuarts Draft
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stuarts Draft
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★ Featured events ★
- Riverheads at Stuarts Draft →
Stuarts Draft High School, 1028 Augusta Farms Rd, Stuarts Draft
7:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- Library Playtime →
Broadmoor Plaza Suite 107, Stuarts Draft
10:00 am - Tween Advisory Board →
Broadmoor Plaza Suite 107, Stuarts Draft
4:00 pm - Fort Defiance at Stuarts Draft →
Stuarts Draft High School, 1028 Augusta Farms Rd, Stuarts Draft
7:00 pm - Pokemon Club →
Broadmoor Plaza Suite 107, Stuarts Draft
3:00 pm - Crafting with the Library →
Broadmoor Plaza Suite 107, Stuarts Draft
4:00 pm - Otaku Anime and Manga Club →
Broadmoor Plaza Suite 107, Stuarts Draft
4:00 pm - Alleghany at Stuarts Draft →
Stuarts Draft High School, 1028 Augusta Farms Rd, Stuarts Draft
7:30 pm - Ghost Tours and Paranormal Investigations →
Broadmoor Plaza Suite 107, Stuarts Draft
4:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
📣 Stuarts Draft Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Early Voting for November General Election →
Staunton VA
9:00 am - Play & Learn →
Waynesboro Public Library, 600 S Wayne Ave., Waynesboro
10:00 am - Creepy Crafts →
Staunton VA
3:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Stuarts Draft. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (06008) - 2927 Stuarts Draft Hwy in Stuarts Draft. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stuarts Draft here.
🗞 Nearby News
Waynesboro
- Coming to terms in the Sixth: Can Beth Macy beat Ben Cline? (augustafreepress.com)
- 887 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry in Virginia in 2025 (businessdailynetwork.com)
Ok Stuarts Draft! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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