🌱 Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 10 more events

Hello Bassett! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Martinsville Mustangs vs. Wilmington Sharks at Hooker Field
• Purcellville Wine and Food Festival at Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
• Martinsville Mustangs vs. Tri-City Chili Peppers

... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Which is faster, heat or cold? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A t-storm in the afternoon, with a high of 97 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 69.
• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees.

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📸 Around Bassett

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bassett

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday July 11

• Martinsville Mustangs vs. Wilmington Sharks →
  Hooker Field, 450 Commonwealth Blvd E, Martinsville
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday July 18

• Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
  Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
  2:00 pm
• Martinsville Mustangs vs. Tri-City Chili Peppers →
  Hooker Field, 450 Commonwealth Blvd E, Martinsville
  7:00 pm

Tuesday July 21

• SOVA RISE Startup Playbook →
  PHCC's Dalton IDEA Center, 26 Fayette St, Martinsville
  12:00 pm

Friday July 24

• Forest City Owls at Martinsville Mustangs →
  Hooker Field, 450 Commonwealth Blvd E, Martinsville
  7:00 pm

Friday July 31

• Martinsville Mustangs vs. Tri-City Chili Peppers →
  Hooker Field, 450 Commonwealth Blvd E, Martinsville
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday July 17

• Franks & Dranks →
  Piedmont Arts, 215 Starling Ave, Martinsville
  6:00 pm

Monday July 20

• Asheboro Zookeepers at Martinsville Mustangs →
  Hooker Field, 450 Commonwealth Blvd E, Martinsville
  7:00 pm

Wednesday July 22

• High Point Thomasville HiToms at Martinsville Mustangs →
  Hooker Field, 450 Commonwealth Blvd E, Martinsville
  7:00 pm

Saturday July 25

• Dino Festival 2026 →
  Virginia Museum of Natural History, 21 Starling Ave, Martinsville
  10:00 am

Monday July 27

• Lexington County Blowfish at Martinsville Mustangs →
  Hooker Field, 450 Commonwealth Blvd E, Martinsville
  7:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Cardinal Club Pick-Up Party — Hamlet Vineyards →
  Hamlet Vineyards, 405 Riverside Dr, Bassett
  3:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Janitor Maintenance in Bassett. Apply here.
• Bassett High School posted a job opening for High School Assistant Principal in Bassett. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bassett here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Martinsville

• Bulletin End Of The Year Awards (martinsvillebulletin.com)

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Ok Bassett! 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: Heat, you can catch cold!! (Thank you Michael S. for sending it in!)
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