🌱 Making the Impossible Possible A life-changing... and 11 more events

Good day Hampden-Sydney! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Purcellville Wine and Food Festival at Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
• Making the Impossible Possible A life-changing...
• Making the Impossible Possible A life-changing career in public service and safety starts here. Virginia Department of Corrections — In-Person Hiring Event at Historic Farmville Train Station

... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 100 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 97, low: 75.
• Saturday: Hot and humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hampden-Sydney

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday July 18

• Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
  Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132,
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday July 23

• Making the Impossible Possible A life-changing... →
  Historic Farmville Train Station, 510 W 3rd St, Farmville
  9:00 am
• Making the Impossible Possible A life-changing career in public service and safety starts here. Virginia Department of Corrections — In-Person Hiring Event →
  Historic Farmville Train Station, 510 W 3rd St, Farmville
  9:00 am

Saturday August 1

• PWR/BWF Pro Wrestling →
  JOAN PERRY BROCK CENTER, 405 Spruce St, Farmville
  8:00 pm

Friday August 14

• Bigger Than Me: The Hakeem Jubal Croom Story Documentary Screening →
  Robert Russa Moton Museum, 900 Griffin Blvd, Farmville
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday July 16

• BAC to Jamerson Library →
  J Robert Jamerson Memorial Library, 157 Main St, Appomattox
  1:00 pm

Friday July 17

• The Amazing Mr. B “Digging Up Wonder” Magic Show →
  Watkins M. Abbitt Sr. Memorial Park, 129 Main St, Appomattox
  1:00 pm

Saturday July 18

• Dinwiddie to Farmville Drive Jul 18, 2026 →
  Charley's Waterfront Cafe, 201 Mill St, Farmville
  9:30 am
• Open Play at the Farm →
  Whimsy Pines Farm, 6670 Red House Rd, Appomattox
  12:00 pm

Monday July 20

• Board of Supervisors Meeting →
  Board Of Supervisors Meeting Room, 171 Price Ln, Appomattox
  6:00 pm

Tuesday July 21

• The Hell-Fired Blues: Virginians in the American Revolution →
  The American Civil War Museum - Appomattox, 159 Horseshoe Rd, Appomattox
  6:30 pm

Thursday July 23

• Little Ones Storytime @ Main Library in CCH →
  Charlotte County Library, 116 Legrande Ave, Charlotte Court House
  10:00 am
• After-school crafts with MaKayla →
  J Robert Jamerson Memorial Library, 157 Main St, Appomattox
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Office Support Supervisor - Longwood University in Farmville. Apply here.
• Food Lion posted a job opening for FT Customer Service Leader in Farmville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hampden-Sydney here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Farmville

• McGregor tapped to lead chamber (farmvilleherald.com)
• 1 star, no air conditioning: Why Google eliminated user reviews on ICE detention centers (sfstandard.com)
• Virginia Land Owner Stands Against Tyranny! (southernnation.org)

Cumberland

• Cumberland Island sea turtle nests double historical average (wsav.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A candle (Thank you James O. for sending it in!)
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