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🌱 When is Fan Appreciation Day at Colonial Downs this week?

New Kent, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi there, New Kent! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • When is Fan Appreciation Day at Colonial Downs this week?

Also on today's calendar: Gram Cakes and Coffee and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, temps: high: 98, low: 72.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very hot, with a high of 99 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Virginia upcoming events Aug 31 (lemonwire.com) — New Kent residents have several chances to catch live horse racing at Colonial Downs this week, including a special Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday, September 5. The statewide roundup also highlights concerts, sports, and family events across Virginia, but the New Kent listings put local racing and entertainment right in your backyard.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in New Kent

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in New Kent

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.