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Make time for James River Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Staunton River on the Buchanan Patch calendar

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What's up Buchanan! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • James River Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Staunton River
  • Rock-A-Bye Reader at Montvale Library
  • Confessions of a Colorholic at Montvale Library

... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 27
  • Volleyball (H) - Maury River - 5:30pm
    Central Academy Middle School Fincastle, VA 24090
    5:30 pm
  • Yoga Class for beginners at Blue Ridge Library →
    Botetourt County, VA Calendar
    6:30 pm
    • Monday August 31
  • Volleyball (H) - Craig - 5:30pm
    Central Academy Middle School Fincastle, VA 24090
    5:30 pm
  • Football (A) - Craig - 5:30pm
    Central Academy Middle School Fincastle, VA 24090
    5:30 pm
    • Thursday September 3
  • Volleyball (A) - SMLCA - 5:30pm
    Central Academy Middle School Fincastle, VA 24090
    5:30 pm
    • Friday September 4
  • Tween-Teen Night →
    Montvale Library, 11575 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Montvale
    5:00 pm
    • Monday September 7
  • BOCO Offices & Libraries Closed in Observance of Labor Day →
    Botetourt County, VA Calendar Daleville, VA 24083
    • Tuesday September 8
  • Stitchin' Chicks →
    Montvale Library, 11575 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Montvale
    2:00 pm

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  • Goodwill Industries of the Valleys posted a job opening for Processor-Pricer - Full Time (West Salem) in Roanoke. Apply here.
  • Dynax America Corp. posted a job opening for Shipping/Receiving Clerk in Roanoke. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buchanan here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bedford

  • Bedford County sheriff pushes for limits on recreational marijuana retailers (wset.com)
  • A Hero's Harmony (vintageguitar.com)
  • Here are the SOL reading and math scores for ABC13's viewing area (wset.com)

Vinton

  • Western Virginia Water Authority hosts open house Tuesday (wfxrtv.com)

Roanoke

  • Roanoke mental health center remembers International Overdose Awareness day (wdbj7.com)
  • Virginia Tech: Sale of Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center 'best positioned' with current use (cardinalnews.org)

Ok Buchanan! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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