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🌱 Lecture: George Washington & the Road to Independence and 11 more events

Big Island, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Cheers Big Island! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Purcellville Wine and Food Festival at Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
  • Lecture: George Washington & the Road to Independence at Big Island Library
  • Adult Book Club

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken covered in mud cross the road two times? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Hot and humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 92, low: 70.
  • Monday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.

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  • Red Coats posted a job opening for Part-Time Day Cleaner (Georgia Pacific) in Big Island. Apply here.
  • Auto-Owners Insurance Co posted a job opening for Auto Claims Representative in Forest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Big Island here.

🗞 Nearby News

Forest

Lynchburg

  • Main St. reopens to two-way traffic as Downtown Lynchburg renewal project nears completion (wset.com)
  • Closest national parks to Lynchburg (insidenova.com)
  • Lynchburg Water Resources responds to drought warning (wsls.com)

Ok Big Island! 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: It was a dirty double crosser. (Thank you Juanita J. for sending it in!)
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