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🌱 Why a James City mom is appealing her Williamsburg court conviction
Make time for 9th Annual Great Food Truck Festival on the Williamsburg Patch calendar
Hi Williamsburg! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a James City mom is appealing her Williamsburg court conviction
- How a neighborhood walk became a Williamsburg jury trial
- How Williamsburg memories shaped Bruce Hornsby's new Indigo Park tour finale
Also on today's calendar: 9th Annual Great Food Truck Festival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Very warm with sunshine, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 86, low: 68.
- Saturday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A mother let her 5-year-old son walk alone to neighborhood pond. Was it a crime? (mercurynews.com) — A James City County mother was found guilty in Williamsburg-James City County Juvenile Court of contributing to the delinquency of a minor after letting her 5‑year‑old walk alone to a neighborhood pond, and she's now appealing to Circuit Court in Williamsburg. The case has stirred debate over parenting freedom, child safety, and the role of police and Child Protective Services in local neighborhoods like Ford's Colony. 
• A Virginia mom let her 5-year-old son walk alone to neighborhood pond. Was it a crime? (ocregister.com) — In a case handled in Williamsburg-James City County courts, a James City County mother faces a misdemeanor conviction for allowing her 5‑year‑old to walk alone to a nearby pond and is now pursuing a jury trial appeal. The situation has drawn attention to how local authorities, CPS, and neighborhood security balance child safety with parents' decisions about kids' independence.
• The way it will be: Bruce Hornsby's latest tour to end with stop at Ferguson Center (dailypress.com) — Williamsburg resident and Grammy-winning musician Bruce Hornsby is wrapping up his Indigo Park tour with an Oct. 17 show at the Ferguson Center in Newport News, part of the Virginia Arts Festival. He reflects on growing up in Williamsburg, his evolving songwriting, and how memories from local spots like Indigo Park Pool shaped the new album he'll showcase alongside classic favorites.
📸 Around Williamsburg
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Williamsburg
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★ Featured events ★
- 9th Annual Great Food Truck Festival →
Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, 900 Bland Blvd, Newport News
11:00 am
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Trials and Travelers Ghost Walk →
West Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg - Start of Early Voting →
Williamsburg VA
8:00 am - Printmaking with Heidi Ordaz →
Williamsburg VA
5:00 pm - Wings for Wishes →
Sorority Court, Williamsburg - Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (38) →
Williamsburg VA - Rock of Ages with Skinner Box and Barry Manilow's Wardrobe →
1430 High Street, Williamsburg - SATURDAY SERIES: Don't Blame It On the Donuts →
Williamsburg Regional Library - Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg - Barry Manilow's Wardrobe @ Revolution Golf & Grill →
Revolution Golf and Grille, 1430 High Street, Williamsburg
7:00 pm - Living Succulent Pumpkin Arrangement →
Williamsburg Winery Wine Bar, 427 West Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg - Flower Pounding →
York River State Park, 9801 York River Park Road, Williamsburg - Good Shot Judy →
Williamsburg Community Chapel, 3899 John Tyler Hwy, Williamsburg
3:00 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Went to Rocco's this evening and had a wonderful meal!!
My friends had Brisket, I had the tossed salad with smoked chicken. Burnt ends as an appetizer, and desserts were apple pie and rainbow cake. All… (Nextdoor Camelot)
- Eaton Aerospace posted a job opening for Welder - Hiring Now in Williamsburg. Apply here.
- SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Williamsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Williamsburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Yorktown
- Why Choose Just One Dish When This All-You-Can-Eat Virginia Mexican Buffet Has Everything (takingthekids.com)
- Today in history, September 28 (usatoday.com)
- Updated Girls Team Power Rankings (milesplit.com)
Surry
- Smithfield, Surry off to hot starts on gridiron (smithfieldtimes.com)
- Roanoke Is in the First Wave of Virginia's New Chip-and-Tap EBT Card Rollout (theroanokestar.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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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