🌱 [CCPL] Adult DIY: Painting Party and 10 more events

Morning Fancy Gap! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• [CCPL] Magic Show at Carroll County Public Library
• [CCPL] Adult DIY: Painting Party at Carroll County Public Library
• [CCPL] Adult Book Club

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

Today's riddle: How do you stop your bagel from running away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
• Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.

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📸 Around Fancy Gap

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fancy Gap

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday July 22

• [CCPL] Magic Show →
  Carroll County Public Library, 101 Beaver Dam Rd, Hillsville
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday July 25

• [CCPL] Adult DIY: Painting Party →
  Carroll County Public Library, 101 Beaver Dam Rd, Hillsville
  12:00 pm

Monday July 27

• [CCPL] Adult Book Club →
  Carroll County Public Library, 101 Beaver Dam Rd, Hillsville
  6:00 pm

Wednesday July 29

• [CCPL] Let’s Make a Fossil →
  Carroll County Public Library, 101 Beaver Dam Rd, Hillsville
  2:00 pm

Monday August 10

• [CCPL] Family Game Night →
  Carroll County Public Library, 101 Beaver Dam Rd, Hillsville
  5:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Fort Chiswell Girls JV Volleyball @ Carroll County →
  Carroll County High School, 100 Cavs Ln, Hillsville
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday July 21

• [GPL] Feeding SWVA Mobile Marketplace →
  Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
  12:00 pm
• [GPL] In the Loop (Fiber Friends Meeting) →
  Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
  5:00 pm

Wednesday July 22

• [GPL] Magic Show →
  Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
  10:00 am

Thursday July 23

• [CCPL] Teen Escape Room **Registration Required** →
  Carroll County Public Library, 101 Beaver Dam Rd, Hillsville
  12:00 pm
• [GPL] Adult Game Night →
  Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
  5:00 pm

Friday July 24

• Old Souls at Creek Bottom Brewing →
  Creek Bottom Brewing, Distillery & Restaurant, 307 N Meadow St, Galax
  7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Hillsville. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Hillsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fancy Gap here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Galax

• Southwest Virginia artist: By rejecting mural with ethnically diverse musicians, Galax sends a message that some aren't welcome (cardinalnews.org)

Stuart

• Marguerite White Tatum (theenterprise.net)
• Terrence 'Terry' Scruggs (theenterprise.net)
• Barbara Jean King Houchins (theenterprise.net)

Pulaski

• Pulaski County Program Earns Award (nrvnews.com)
• Pastor Jeff and Verna Willhoite: Missionaries to China and Indo-China (pcpatriot.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Put lox on it! (Thank you Hank G. for sending it in!)
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