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π± VPAS Cafe - New friends are waiting for you 60+ and 10 more events
Coming up on the Grottoes Patch calendar: CircleTime @Grottoes Branch Library

Hi there, Grottoes! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- CircleTime @Grottoes Branch Library at Grottoes Branch Library
- VPAS Cafe - New friends are waiting for you 60+ at Town of Grottoes Town Hall
- Crafty Kids @Grottoes Branch Library at Grottoes Branch Library
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
📸 Around Grottoes
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grottoes
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★ Featured events ★
- CircleTime @Grottoes Branch Library →
Grottoes Branch Library, 601 Dogwood Ave, Grottoes
10:00 am
Wednesday September 9
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Other local events
- VPAS Cafe - New friends are waiting for you 60+ →
Town of Grottoes Town Hall, 601 Dogwood Ave, Grottoes
10:00 am - Crafty Kids @Grottoes Branch Library →
Grottoes Branch Library, 601 Dogwood Ave, Grottoes
4:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 24
📣 Grottoes Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Terrace reserved
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
11:00 am - Back to School Bash →
James Madison University Virtual Events Warner Commons (All)
5:00 pm - Back to School Bash | Concert Music Trivia + Giveaways →
James Madison University Virtual Events The Union, TDU Stage
6:00 pm - 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 - Waynesboro Together Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting →
City of Waynesboro - 230 S Wayne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980
1:00 pm - Pavilion Reserved
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
4:45 pm - Movie on Festival Lawn →
James Madison University Virtual Events Festival Lawn
9:00 pm - Mozaic Dance Team Audition Workshop →
James Madison University Virtual Events The Union, Warren 256
8:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Sunday August 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Medical Facilities of America, Inc. posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in Harrisonburg. Apply here.
- BoxLunch / Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 2 in Harrisonburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grottoes here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bridgewater
- Bridgewater picked fifth in ODAC Preseason Football Poll (rocktownnow.com)
- Flags at half-staff today in memory and respect of Dolly Parton (rocktownnow.com)
- Rockingham County Public Schools provides update on new technical center construction (rocktownnow.com)
Harrisonburg
- 'Her biggest legacy': Harrisonburg nonprofit discusses impact of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (whsv.com)
- RHSPCA celebrates 'Dog Days of Summer' at Rootstock Wine Bar (whsv.com)
- The Lindsey, wins approval in 3-2 city council vote (hburgcitizen.com)
Ok Grottoes! 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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