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- Could new state housing rules change development near Smithfieldās park-and-ride?
- Which America 250 celebrations are happening in and around Smithfield?
Also on today's calendar: Sips & Scams: Uncorking the Truth About Fraud and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the DJ's favorite part of the candy? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Very warm with sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
- Sunday: Not as warm with showers, temps: high: 76, low: 43.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 41 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Spanberger signs housing bills; other pro-development bills defeated (smithfieldtimes.com) ā State housing proposals could eventually reshape where higher-density development is allowed around Smithfieldās park-and-ride, though local officials say the current transit bill may not directly apply there. The story breaks down which housing and zoning bills passed or failed in Richmond, how Isle of Wight and Surry legislators voted, and what timelines and exemptions might matter for Smithfield residents. 
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ā¢ Let freedom ring: Celebrate America's 250th with these Hampton Roads events (pilotonline.com) ā Several America 250 celebrations are coming right to Smithfield, including a free U.S. Air Force Langley Woodwind Quintet concert at Christ Episcopal Church and a Smithfield Maritime Rendezvous with boat tours, markets, and a drone show. Isle of Wightās Heritage Park will also host a major July 3 fireworks night, alongside dozens of other patriotic events across Hampton Roads through the fall. Ā Ā Ā
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Sips & Scams: Uncorking the Truth About Fraud
Mermaid Winery & Restaurant, 4401 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach
6:00 pm
Thursday April 23
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Board of Historic and Architectural Review Meeting
Smithfield, VA Calendar , 220 North Main Street , Smithfield
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Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
Smithfield, VA Calendar , 220 North Main Street , Smithfield
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Joint Town Council and Planning Commission Meeting
Smithfield, VA Calendar , 220 North Main Street , Smithfield
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Chess Club @ Smithfield
255 James St , Smithfield
9:00 pm -
Purcellville Music and Arts Festival
250 S. Nursery Ave. , Purcellville
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Parkinsonās Disease Support Group ā Smithfield
255 James St , Smithfield
2:15 pm -
Town Council Committee Meetings
Smithfield, VA Calendar , 220 North Main Street , Smithfield
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LEGO Lab ā Smithfield
255 James St , Smithfield
8:00 pm -
Smithfield Little Theatre Presents ā9 to 5 The Musicalā (Smithfield)
Smithfield Little Theatre , 210 N Church St , Smithfield
8:00 pm
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Saturday April 25
Monday April 27
Wednesday April 29
Friday May 1
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Spring Market
Crush It Art Bar , 15154 Carrollton Blvd Suite A , Carrollton
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"Spring Flower Field" Paint Night
Crush It Art Bar , 15154 Carrollton Blvd Suite A , Carrollton
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Demystify AI
Crush It Art Bar , 15154 Carrollton Blvd Suite A , Carrollton
1:00 pm -
Cemetery Preservation Workshop at St. Lukeās Historic Church and Museum (Smithfield)
St. Luke's Historic Church & Museum , 14477 Benns Church Blvd , Smithfield
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Wednesday April 22
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- I need my A/C Heat ducks rewrapped.
In my attic before it gets too hot. Nobody wants to work in the attic when itās very hot that sun hits the roof. so if any of yāall had an experienceā¦ (Nextdoor Grimesland) - Hello neighbors.
If you need your lawn cut or mulch install. Feel free to contact me at 757-206-5279 for a FREE ESTIMATE We also do more services -Trimming Bush ā¦ (Nextdoor Wilson Road)
- Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Center Store Associate in Smithfield. Apply here.
- The Cleaning Authority, LLC posted a job opening for Future Opening: Housekeeper / House Cleaner Mon thru Fri in Newport News. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smithfield here.
š Nearby News
Carrollton
- Judge rejects Carrollton woman's plea agreement in child abuse case (smithfieldtimes.com)
Newport News
- Regional police academy launches new ā and much more spacious ā digs in Newport News (pilotonline.com)
- Newport News police seek tips in 2024 killing as victim's mother offers reward (13newsnow.com)
- Newport News teenager ran away from home, could be endangered (13newsnow.com)
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