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🌱 Fantastic Family Fun @ North River Library and 10 more events

Be sure to catch Library's Got Game @North River Library on the Mount Crawford Patch calendar

Thursday August 27th Patch AM
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Good morning Mount Crawford! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Library's Got Game @North River Library at North River Library
  • Fantastic Family Fun @ North River Library at North River Library
  • Builders and Makers @North River Library at North River Library

... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 27
  • Back to School Bash
    James Madison University Virtual Events Warner Commons (All)
    5:00 pm
  • Heirloom Markets
    Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Heirloom Markets run concurrently at three Dayton Historical Triangle sites: Rocktown History 382 High Street, Dayton, VA Fort Harrison 335 Main Street, Dayton, VA Virginia Quilt Museum at Silver Lake Mill 2328 Silver Lake Road, Dayton, VA
    5:00 pm
  • Back to School Bash | Concert Music Trivia + Giveaways
    James Madison University Virtual Events The Union, TDU Stage
    6:00 pm
  • Friday August 28
  • 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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Bridgewater College in Bridgewater. 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 Mount Crawford 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 Mount Crawford! 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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