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Wakefield, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min readGood day Wakefield! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Dancing with THE BRIDEGROOM: Women’s Retreat at The Edge Christian Camp
- Descendants Day at Bacon's Castle
- Farmer’s Market @ Waverly Branch
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunshine and cooler, temps: high: 68, low: 47.
- Friday: Sun mixing with clouds; nice, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
📸 Around Wakefield
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★ Featured events ★
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Dancing with THE BRIDEGROOM: Women’s Retreat →
The Edge Christian Camp, 702 Eastover Dr, Spring Grove
4:00 pm
Friday May 15
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Other local events
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Descendants Day →
Bacon's Castle, 465 Bacons Castle Trail, Surry
12:00 pm -
Farmer’s Market @ Waverly Branch →
125 Bank St, Waverly
9:00 pm -
Byte Size Basics @ Surry →
270 Colonial Trail E, Surry
1:00 pm -
Camp Fi Virginia →
Chanco on the James, 394 Floods Dr, Spring Grove
2:00 pm -
BGSteppers Presents: Steppers Night!! →
Surry Community Center, 205 Enos Farm Dr, Spring Grove
6:00 pm -
CampFI: Mid-Atlantic 2026 – Memorial Day Weekend →
394 Floods Dr, Spring Grove
8:00 pm -
Good Books, Good Company – Wakefield Book Club →
100 Wilson Ave, Wakefield
2:30 pm
Sunday May 17
Thursday May 21
Friday May 22
Tuesday June 9
📣 Wakefield Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Craftsy @ Waverly →
Waverly Public Library, 125 Bank St, Waverly
2:00 pm -
Planning Commission Meeting →
Surry County, VA Calendar, 45 School St. General District Courtroom, Surry
6:00 pm -
Good Books, Good Company – Waverly Book Club →
125 Bank St, Waverly
6:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Papa John's posted a job opening for Delivery Driver (Company Car Provided) - Short Pump in Wakefield. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Janitorial/Maintenance in Waverly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wakefield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Surry
- Surry's School Board will hold a closed budget meeting. Does... (smithfieldtimes.com)
Windsor
- 'Something is blooming': Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh's intriguing project will sit at 'heart' of royal event (goodhousekeeping.com)
- How To Choose The Right Portable Storage Unit Size For Your Move (bigeasymagazine.com)
- What awaits sporty Princess Charlotte in her 11th year? (hellomagazine.com)
Franklin
- A flood of concerns about health care in Franklin (wavy.com)
- Franklin County School Board hears public comment after eliminating family liaison positions (wdbj7.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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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