🌱 Story/Craft Hour (K-5th Grade) and 9 more events

Hey there, Covington! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Collaborative Coloring & Cookies — Summer Reading...
• Story/Craft Hour (K-5th Grade)
• Homeschool Connect at the Y!

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

Today's riddle: What is always in front of you but can never be seen? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
• Tuesday: Some sun with a few showers, temps: high: 75, low: 48.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 50 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Covington

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday June 2

• Collaborative Coloring & Cookies — Summer Reading... →
  Alleghany Highlands Regional Library, 406 W Riverside St, Covington
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday June 3

• Story/Craft Hour (K-5th Grade) →
  Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center, Inc., Clifton Forge
  9:15 am
• Homeschool Connect at the Y! →
  Alleghany Highlands YMCA, 101 YMCA Way, Covington
  10:00 am

Thursday June 4

• Pokemon Club →
  Alleghany Highlands Regional Library, 406 W Riverside St, Covington
  4:00 pm

Saturday June 6

• 3rd Annual River and Trail Day →
  Jackson River Scenic Trail - Intervale Trailhead, 1903 Dressler Dr, Covington
  11:00 am

Sunday June 28

• Float & Feast →
  Alleghany Outdoors, 1903 Dressler Dr, Covington
  3:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday June 1

• Community Focus Group →
  Alleghany Highlands YMCA, 101 YMCA Way, Covington
  12:00 pm

Saturday June 13

• Douthat's Anniversary: Celebrating 90 Years →
  Douthat State Park, 14239 Douthat State Park Rd, Millboro
  10:00 am

Sunday June 14

• VA250 Celebration →
  Historic Masonic Theatre and Masonic Amphitheatre, 510 Main St, Clifton Forge
  7:00 pm

Monday June 15

• Summer Art Camp Session I June 15-18, 2026 with... →
  Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center, Inc., Clifton Forge
  9:30 am

Tuesday July 7

• Kids Dinosaur “Egg”scavation Activity →
  Alleghany Highlands Regional Library, 406 W Riverside St, Covington
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• PRWT Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial/Facilities Attendant Jerry's Run in Covington. Apply here.
• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Clifton Forge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Covington here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Clifton Forge

• Clifton Forge Police Charge Suspect After Vehicle Struck by Gunfire on Girard Avenue (virginianreview.com)

Blue Ridge

• Successful Owners Don't Exit From Something—They Exit To Something (advisorpedia.com)

Lexington

• Lexington kicks off new plan for how to improve city parks (weku.org)
• Mass. family, Worcester woman identified as victims in deadly Virginia bus crash (boston.com)
• 20 Best Places to Visit in Virginia, According to Locals (travelandleisure.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The future (Thank you Brenda C. for sending it in!)
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