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In today's newsletter:
Goochland neighbors rally to support beloved former county employee Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Wednesday: Very hot with sunshine, with a high of 98 and low of 70 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
Thursday: Mostly sunny and very hot, temps: high: 100, low: 74.
Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fundraiser by Jenkins Family : Help us Support Peggy Jenkins and Family (gofundme.com ) — A local GoFundMe is raising money for longtime Goochland County Building Inspection Department alum Peggy Jenkins, who is battling Stage 4 colon cancer while also facing the major expense of a dry home well. Friends and family are asking neighbors she once warmly served at the county office to help ease her financial burden so she can focus on treatment and caring for her family.
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Upcoming Events in
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Other local events
Wednesday July 15
Senior Line Dancing →
Goochland Sports Complex, 1800 Sandy Hook Rd, Goochland
6:30 pm
Live Music at Industrial Taphouse West →
Industrial Taphouse West, 12912 Plaza Dr, Henrico
7:00 pm
Dakota Kensy @ IT-West →
Industrial Taphouse West, 12912 Plaza Dr, Henrico
7:00 pm
Thursday July 16
Personal Finance Seminar 101
Mills E. Godwin High
Richmond, VA 23238
5:30 pm
Planning Commission Meeting, Thursday, July 16, 2026, 6PM Public Hearings →
Goochland County, VA Calendar, 1800 Sandy Hook Road PO Box 10, Goochland
6:00 pm
Knit and Crochet Group
Goochland Branch Library
Mechanicsville Meeting Room B (Monitor Side), Mechanicsville Branch
6:30 pm
Friday July 17
Dayton Market/Day Trip - Goochland, VA 2026 →
Goochland County Parks & Recreation, 1800 Sandy Hook Rd, Goochland
9:00 am
Ashland Morning Book Club
Goochland Branch Library
Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Ashland Branch
10:00 am
Tuesday July 21
Goochland Farmers Market →
Goochland Farmers Market, 1889 Sandy Hook Rd, Goochland, VA, 23063
4:00 pm
Tuesday July 28
Goochland Farmers Market →
Goochland Farmers Market, 1889 Sandy Hook Rd, Goochland, VA, 23063
4:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday July 16
Rotary Club of Powhatan: Weekly Meeting →
Powhatan County, VA Calendar, Powhatan County Library 2270 Mann Rd, Powhatan
7:30 am
Village Farmer's Market →
Powhatan County, VA Calendar
Powhatan, VA 23139
4:00 pm
NAACP Meetings- Powhatan Branch →
Powhatan County, VA Calendar, Pocahontas Landmark Center 4290 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan
6:00 pm
Saturday July 18
Puzzle Showdown →
Powhatan County Public Library, 2270 Mann Rd, Powhatan
10:00 am
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PRWT Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial/Facilities Assistant Site Supervisor in Goochland. Apply here.
Panera Bread posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Glen Allen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Goochland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Powhatan
Register-to-Win Revival Gospel Concert Tickets! (audacy.com )
Vote deferred on proposed 700-acre ‘Throttle Therapy' motorsports park in Powhatan (richmondbizsense.com )
New hockey venue Richmond Ice Box opens with NHL-sized rink in Chesterfield (richmondbizsense.com )
Short Pump
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