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🌱 Planning kid fun? See why Williamsburg tops Virginia’s family list

Williamsburg, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

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  • Planning kid fun? See why Williamsburg tops Virginia’s family list

Also on today's calendar: Company of Comedians and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an elephant with a rhinoceros? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
  • Friday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 11 Kid-Friendly Virginia Destinations Parents Can Always Count On (myfamilytravels.com) — Two of the most family-friendly spots on this Virginia list are right here in Williamsburg: Colonial Williamsburg’s immersive living history and Busch Gardens’ rides and seasonal festivals. The guide walks parents through kid-approved activities, from carriage rides and creative museum spaces to Sesame Street meet-and-greets and holiday light displays. It also suggests several other drivable Virginia destinations for future family trips.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • You Are Not Alone -Local Help Is Available
    I’m sharing this resource for anyone in our community who may be experiencing domestic violence, stalking, threats, coercive control, sexual violence… (Nextdoor Seasons Trace)
  • We have a large tabby cat visiting us daily and hanging out on our deck with our cats.
    It appears to be declawed and will sometimes allow us near but often hisses if we get too close. We don’t know if it is homeless or just paying a… (Nextdoor Westray Downs)
  • Riverside Health System posted a job opening for Activities Coordinator Lead Non Certified in Williamsburg. Apply here.
  • Westgate Resorts & Spa posted a job opening for Houseperson in Williamsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Williamsburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Yorktown

  • Letters for July 29: Vote in Virginia primaries to get better candidates (dailypress.com)
  • York County voters to weigh in on sales tax increase in November (thetriangle.news)
  • Celebrating Clinton County 250 (wnewsj.com)

Surry

  • USDA Designates Two Virginia Counties as Natural Disaster Areas Excessive Rainfall (usda.gov)

Newport News

  • Community helps replace tattered flag at Newport News post office (wtkr.com)

Ok Williamsburg! 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: ‘Ell if I know. (Thank you KYLE B. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Williamsburg

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Williamsburg

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