🌱 Why a Hollymead parent is demanding a longtime school board member resign

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

In today's newsletter:

• Why a Hollymead parent is demanding a longtime school board member resign

Also on today's calendar: Dark Star Orchestra and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 87, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Group seeks removal of ACPS board member Kate Acuff over handling of Swiney investigation (29news.com subscription) — Hollymead parents are helping lead calls for Albemarle County School Board member Kate Acuff to step down over her handling of an investigation into former employee Michael Swiney. At a Thursday news conference outside the county office building, organizers stressed accountability and promised a petition drive if Acuff does not resign, saying their broader goal is stronger safeguards for students.
   

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📸 Around Hollymead

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hollymead

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 8

• Sierra Ferrell →
  Ting Pavilion, 700 E Main St, Charlottesville
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 10

• Dark Star Orchestra →
  Ting Pavilion, 700 E Main St, Charlottesville
  7:00 pm

Sunday September 13

• Parlor Greens →
  The Southern Café and Music Hall, 103 1st St S, Charlottesville
  8:00 pm

Saturday September 19

• Street Survivors Lyve at the Stonewall Harley Davidson →
  Stonewall Harley Davidson, 51 Buck Dr, Ruckersville
  4:00 pm

Friday September 25

• The Steel Wheels →
  The Jefferson Theater, 110 E Main St, Charlottesville
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 29

• Saturday Storytime
  Jefferson-Madison Regional Library 201 East Market Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  10:00 am
• Cville Cinco Plays at Piedmont Botanical Garden
  The Charlottesville Band Botanical Garden of the Piedmont, 950 Melbourne Rd, Charlottesville, VA, 22901, United States
  11:00 am
• Together Tales
  Gordon Avenue Library 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  11:00 am
• NC State @ Virginia →
  Scott Stadium, 1815 Stadium Rd, Charlottesville
  3:30 pm
• Latin American Classics — Pisco & Cachaça →
  Birch + Bloom, 540 Massie Rd, Charlottesville
  4:00 pm
• HER Sports Presents: Sports Awards—Celebrating Women & Girls in Sports →
  Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce The Paramount Theater 215 East Main Street Charlottesville, VA 22902
  7:00 pm

Sunday August 30

• Mountain Mahj inthe Brick Cellar at Dairy Market
  Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce The Brick Cellar at Dairy Market
  3:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Charlottesville

• Meet the two SROs back in Charlottesville schools after six years (29news.com)
• Tickets on sale for Service Dogs of Virginia's ‘Art Unleashed' auction (29news.com)
• Dominic Fike Announces New Album 'How To Quit Smoking': Hear 'Wallpaper' (stereogum.com)

University of Virginia

• New UVIMCO hire spends entire endowment overnight — here's what this means for the University (cavalierdaily.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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