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🌱 Could your Culpeper nonprofit tap into Amazon’s new regional grant money?

And on the Culpeper Patch calendar - Educators Appreciation Months

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Coffee in hand, Culpeper? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could your Culpeper nonprofit tap into Amazon's new regional grant money?
  • What makes Culpeper's interlock service options better than many rural areas?

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 86, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Amazon Rappahannock Region Community Fund announces $350,000 in grants for local nonprofits (fredericksburgfreepress.com) — Nonprofits serving Culpeper County can now apply for a share of Amazon's $350,000 Rappahannock Region Community Fund, with applications open through Sept. 21. Grants will back projects in STEM education, environment, community development, digital skills, cultural heritage, and health, giving Culpeper organizations a new regional funding source for local initiatives.
   

• How do court-required ignition interlock programs work? (newpelican.com) — If you or someone you know faces a court‑ordered ignition interlock in Virginia, this explainer walks through how devices work, reporting rules, and common violations. It notes that approved providers in Culpeper can typically offer more timely installation and service than some rural areas, which can matter for staying compliant and regaining driving privileges.
   

📸 Around Culpeper

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Culpeper

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    Wednesday August 26
  • Educators Appreciation Months
    Chamber of Commerce 105 N. Main Street, Suite 241 Culpeper, VA 22701
  • FTB Cheer: CMS (Away)
    Floyd T. Binns Middle School CMS
    4:00 pm
  • FTB Football: CMS (Away)
    Floyd T. Binns Middle School CMS
    5:00 pm
  • Karen's Line Dancing
    Chamber of Commerce Prince Michel Winery
    6:00 pm
  • Instrument Night at CMS
    Pearl Sample Elementary School Culpeper, VA 22701
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday August 27
  • Educators Appreciation Months
    Chamber of Commerce 105 N. Main Street, Suite 241 Culpeper, VA 22701
  • Senior Dinners and BINGO
    Chamber of Commerce UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center Cafe 501 Sunset Lane, Culpeper, VA 22701
    4:00 pm
  • Ageless Energy Dance Crew
    Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services VA
    4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I used to be a librarian in the midwest and our local library had a plethora of things you could check out of circulation.
    We had - STEM and themed learning kits for children and families - Children's tablets with preloaded games - Audiobook tapes and portable cd players… (Nextdoor South Blue Ridge Ave)
  • We still have pears and they are ripe .
    Please do not knock on the door. You can come anytime. Enjoy! (Nextdoor West of Lake Pelham)
  • Allied Universal Security Services posted a job opening for Security Officer Armed Clearance Required in Culpeper. Apply here.
  • TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandise Associate in Culpeper. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Culpeper here.

🗞 Nearby News

Madison

  • RSA approves 3 Madison projects topping $1M (pjrnews.com)
  • Governmental Meetings – Week of August 24, 2026 (pjrnews.com)

Orange

  • Orange County BOS PH – Rt 3 Carwash & Gordonsville Auto Repair Shop (pjrnews.com)
  • Orange County Board of Equalization Hearings (pjrnews.com)
  • Former James Madison players say Bob Chesney inspired their challenging moves to UCLA (latimes.com)

Washington

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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