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Penhook, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning to you Penhook! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Trampled By Turtles at The Coves at Smith Mountain Lake
- Rock-A-Bye Reader
- Fall Rodeo at Wind Vineyards SML at Wind Vineyards at Smith Mountain Lake
... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Pleasant; breezy this morning, with a high of 79 and low of 50 degrees.
- Tuesday: Sunshine and very warm, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
- Wednesday: Sunny, very warm and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Trampled By Turtles →
The Coves at Smith Mountain Lake, 301 Ivy Ln, Union Hall
5:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
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Rock-A-Bye Reader →
Moneta Smith Mountain Lake Library, 13641 Moneta Rd, Moneta
10:30 am -
Fall Rodeo at Wind Vineyards SML →
Wind Vineyards at Smith Mountain Lake, 15772 Moneta Rd, Moneta
3:00 pm -
Fall Rodeo at Wind Vineyards SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE →
Wind Vineyards at Smith Mountain Lake, 15772 Moneta Rd, Moneta
3:00 pm -
Rock-A-Bye Reader →
Moneta Smith Mountain Lake Library, 13641 Moneta Rd, Moneta
10:30 am -
"Try Before You Buy" Wine Tasting →
SML Fine Wines, 12925 Booker T Washington Hwy #102, Hardy
4:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
Saturday October 17
Wednesday October 21
Friday November 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Click here to view the Library Newsletter filled with current activities →
Franklin County, VA Calendar Rocky Mount, VA 24151 -
Planning Commission Meeting →
Franklin County, VA Calendar, 1255 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount
6:00 pm -
Veterans Benefit Services →
Franklin County, VA Calendar, 50 Claiborne Avenue, Rocky Mount
8:30 am -
Southlake Community Market →
11766 Old Franklin Turnpike, Union Hall
9:00 am -
Franklin County Public School Town Hall - Rocky Mount →
Franklin County, VA Calendar, 555 School Board Road, Rocky Mount
6:00 pm -
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting →
Franklin County, VA Calendar, 1255 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount
3:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Monday October 19
Tuesday October 20
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McConnell Golf posted a job opening for Food & Beverage Server | Water's Edge Country Club in Penhook. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Closing Team Members-Food Service/ Food Prep in Rocky Mount. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Penhook here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Roanoke
- Roanoke Collaboration Project:Mid-Term Sanity (theroanoketribune.org)
- WDBJ7 Archive: Roanoke's Rockledge Inn (wdbj7.com)
- City awarded $1M equipment grant for rapidly expanding RoVa Labs (theroanoketribune.org)
Ok Penhook! 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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it’s too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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