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🌱 Fantastic Family Fun @Elkton Community Library and 10 more events

Make time for Build It Up @Elkton Community Library on the Elkton Patch calendar

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Hi there, Elkton! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Build It Up @Elkton Community Library at Elkton Community Library
  • Fantastic Family Fun @Elkton Community Library at Elkton Community Library
  • Dogs 2 Read 2 @Elkton Community Library at Elkton Community 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; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 27
  • Terrace reserved
    Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
    11:00 am
  • Dino-Doption Day
    Greene County Library 222 Main Street, Stanardsville, VA 22973
    3:30 pm
  • Back to School Bash →
    James Madison University Virtual Events Warner Commons (All)
    5:00 pm
  • Heirloom Markets
    Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Heirloom Markets run concurrently at three Dayton Historical Triangle sites: Rocktown History 382 High Street, Dayton, VA Fort Harrison 335 Main Street, Dayton, VA Virginia Quilt Museum at Silver Lake Mill 2328 Silver Lake Road, Dayton, VA
    5:00 pm
  • Back to School Bash | Concert Music Trivia + Giveaways →
    James Madison University Virtual Events The Union, TDU Stage
    6:00 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • FPEC: Advisory Board Meeting
    Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
    8:00 am
  • Mineral Museum Hours →
    James Madison University Virtual Events Festival Mineral Museum
    1:00 pm
  • Family LEGO Community Build - "Medieval Castle"
    Greene County Library 222 Main Street, Stanardsville, VA 22973
    3:30 pm

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  • 7-Eleven posted a job opening for Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager) in Elkton. Apply here.
  • Phenom People posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Elkton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elkton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Shenandoah

  • Bridgewater football picked to finish fifth in ODAC Preseason Poll (whsv.com)
  • Hungry for History to feature more than 2 dozen activities (nvdaily.com)
  • Supervisors table sheriff technology request after crime center presentation (nvdaily.com)

Harrisonburg

  • 'Her biggest legacy': Harrisonburg nonprofit discusses impact of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (whsv.com)

Ok Elkton! 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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