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Bridgewater, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Bridgewater! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What’s next for Bridgewater’s police department after Chief Read retires?
- Can the Bridgewater Reds bounce back in Sunday’s doubleheader?
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a country with pink cars? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 70.
- Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Retirement of Chief Read (bridgewater.blog) — Bridgewater’s Police Chief Phillip Read will retire from law enforcement on July 24, 2026, after helping strengthen community policing and officer training since 2021. The town will conduct a search, led by former Chief Joe Simmons and the Town Manager, to find a new chief while sergeants oversee the department, aiming to keep Bridgewater safe during the transition. 
• Clover Hill Bucks defeat Bridgewater Reds 15-11 (whsv.com) — Bridgewater baseball fans saw the Reds fall 15-11 to the Clover Hill Bucks after an early lead slipped away at Ray Heatwole Field. Despite the loss, several Reds had multi-hit nights, and the team quickly turns around for a Sunday doubleheader against Broadway, giving locals another chance to cheer them on.
📸 Around Bridgewater
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132,
2:00 pm
Saturday July 18
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Other local events
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Trivia Night →
Bluestone Vineyard, 4828 Spring Creek Rd, Bridgewater
6:30 pm -
Early Readers Club →
Practical Prep Tutors LLC, 50 Health Ctr Dr Ste D, Bridgewater
2:00 pm -
Multiplication Masters →
Practical Prep Tutors LLC, 50 Health Ctr Dr Ste D, Bridgewater
10:00 am -
Page Turners Book Club →
Practical Prep Tutors LLC, 50 Health Ctr Dr Suite D, Bridgewater
5:45 pm -
Make Your Own Book @North River Library →
North River Library, 118 Mt Crawford Ave #1728, Bridgewater
2:00 pm -
Cave Comedy Fest 2026 →
Melrose Caverns, 6639 N Valley Pike, Harrisonburg
5:00 pm -
Crafting Together @North River Library →
North River Library, 118 Mt Crawford Ave #1728, Bridgewater
3:30 pm -
Shenandoah Valley Young Farmers Coalition →
Bridgewater Retirement Community, 302 N 2nd St, Bridgewater
6:00 pm
Friday July 17
Monday July 20
Tuesday July 21
Wednesday July 22
Thursday July 23
Saturday July 25
Tuesday July 28
Thursday July 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Pavilion reserved
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
11:00 am -
Bat Health Lecture (White Nose Syndrome)
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum Frances Plecker Education Center, 780 University Blvd, Harrisonb
7:00 pm -
Vietnam Veterans Breakfast →
Wood Grill Buffet, 1711 Reservoir St, Harrisonburg
9:00 am -
Summer Stroll Into Gratitude
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
11:00 am
Friday July 17
Saturday July 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Bridgewater College in Bridgewater. Apply here.
- Perdue Farms posted a job opening for Parts Room Clerk - 2nd Shift in Bridgewater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bridgewater here.
🗞 Nearby News
Harrisonburg
- Harrisonburg Salvation Army kicks off Christmas in July (whsv.com)
- RHSPCA partnering with PetSmart for National Adoption Week (rocktownnow.com)
- VDH: Wash your produce to help prevent cyclosporiasis (whsv.com)
Verona
- Blue Ridge Area Food Bank CEO appointed to Virginia Commission to End Hunger (whsv.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A pink carnation (Thank you Janet M. for sending it in!)
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