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🌱 Pages & Praise Retreat at The Edge Christian Camp and 10 more events

Greetings Wakefield! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Little Explorers @ Waverly at Waverly Public Library
  • Pages & Praise Retreat at The Edge Christian Camp at The Edge Christian Camp
  • Byte Size Basics @ Surry

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Showers; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 70 and low of 38 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • In observance of Black Maternal Health Week, the Maternal and Child Health Team at the Crater Health District honors this year's theme, "Rooted in Justice & Joy.
    " Black Women continue to face higher risks during pregnancy and after birth due to barriers in care and access. Our team is committed to supporting… (Nextdoor )
  • HRSD is hosting a Career Fair in Virginia Beach on April 21st and in Newport News on April 23rd from 3 pm to 7 pm.
    Come find your next great career in Operations! Whether you're just starting out or looking for your next opportunity in maintenance, electrical, or… (Nextdoor )
  • Enviva, LP posted a job opening for Senior Staff Accountant in Franklin. Apply here.
  • Davita, Inc. posted a job opening for Patient Care Technician in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wakefield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Surry

  • Spanberger signs housing bills; other pro-development bills defeated (smithfieldtimes.com)
  • 15 years ago: A look back at the tornado outbreak of April 16, 2011 (13newsnow.com)

Windsor

  • Voters pick ‘Peanut Express' as name for new Suffolk-to-Windsor bus ro... (smithfieldtimes.com)
  • New archeology exhibit at St. Luke's honors Emily Korff (smithfieldtimes.com)
  • Kroll's Transaction Advisory Services Team Advised Golfbreaks Limited on Its Sale to Sports Tours International Limited (kroll.com)

Ok Wakefield! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Wakefield

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Wakefield

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.