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🌱 Labor Day Rodeo at Wind Vineyards SML and 10 more events
And check out The Marshall Tucker Band on the Penhook Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Penhook? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- The Marshall Tucker Band at The Coves at Smith Mountain Lake
- Progress Reports at Snow Creek Elementary
- Labor Day Rodeo at Wind Vineyards SML at Wind Vineyards at Smith Mountain Lake
... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
📸 Around Penhook
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Penhook
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★ Featured events ★
- The Marshall Tucker Band →
The Coves at Smith Mountain Lake, 301 Ivy Ln, Union Hall
5:00 pm
Friday September 4
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Other local events
- Progress Reports
Snow Creek Elementary Penhook, VA 24137
8:00 pm - Labor Day Rodeo at Wind Vineyards SML →
Wind Vineyards at Smith Mountain Lake, 15772 Moneta Rd, Moneta
3:30 pm - Rock-A-Bye Reader →
Moneta Smith Mountain Lake Library, 13641 Moneta Rd, Moneta
10:30 am - Michael Wayne Dill @ Cow Pie Bingo Event (Hot Shots-Moneta, VA) →
Hot Shots Bar and Grill, 67 Village View Ln, Moneta
12:00 pm
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 5
Wednesday September 9
Saturday September 19
📣 Penhook Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Click here to view the Library Newsletter filled with current activities →
Franklin County, VA Calendar Rocky Mount, VA 24151 - Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting - CANCELLED →
Franklin County, VA Calendar, 1255 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount
6:00 pm - Planning Commission Zoning Ordinance Work Session →
Franklin County, VA Calendar, 1255 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount
6:00 pm - Labor Day Holiday - CLOSED →
Franklin County, VA Calendar, 50 Claiborne Avenue, Rocky Mount
8:30 am - Robert Cray →
Harvester Performance Center, 450 Franklin St, Rocky Mount
8:00 pm - Colin Mochrie →
Harvester Performance Center, 450 Franklin St, Rocky Mount
8:00 pm - Rocky Mount Fest 2026 →
Rocky Mt Chiropractic, 546 Pell Ave, Rocky Mount
3:00 pm
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Monday September 7
Sunday September 13
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Highly recommend Sawdust Tree Service.
Returned calls fast, appointment on time. Kept me informed and took the time to explain things. Started on time, very professional. Every time a went… (Nextdoor Penhook)
- Cornerstone Building Brands posted a job opening for Production Associate Shipping Night Shift in Rocky Mount. Apply here.
- Columbia Forest Products posted a job opening for Value Add Team Member Night Shift in Chatham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Penhook here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rocky Mount
- Virginians will weigh in on 3 changes to their state constitution this fall. Here's a look at the proposed amendments. (cardinalnews.org)
Chatham
- 10 Virginia Farms Where You Can Watch Traditional Craftspeople At Work (myfamilytravels.com)
- Chatham man faces child sex offense charges (wfxrtv.com)
Roanoke
- Roanoke mental health center remembers International Overdose Awareness day (wdbj7.com)
- Virginia Tech: Sale of Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center 'best positioned' with current use (cardinalnews.org)
- Community mourns Dolly Parton, celebrates her legacy in southwest Virginia (wdbj7.com)
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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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