š± See how one Strasburg yard became a joyful recycled-art landmark.
Strasburg, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Strasburg! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. āļø
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In today's newsletter:
- See how one Strasburg yard became a joyful recycled-art landmark.
- What Strasburg families should know about the new interim school superintendent.
- How Strasburgās downtown playbook could shape other Shenandoah County villages.
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival.
Today's riddle: What is the astronautās favorite meal? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Hot with plenty of sun, with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Wednesday: Sunny, breezy and very hot, temps: high: 98, low: 71.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very hot, with a high of 97 and low of 70 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 'I want my path to be happy': Homeowner turns recycled objects into garden art (nvdaily.com) ā A colorful corner yard at West King and Sharpe streets has become a beloved Strasburg landmark, greeting passersby with recycled art, a brick labyrinth, and playful garden ārooms.ā Homeowner-artist Barbara Plitt turns discarded objects into whimsical creations that neighbors contribute to and enjoy, hoping to inspire others in town to reuse, experiment, and find joy in their own spaces. 
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ā¢ Shenandoah Co. School Board approves appointment of interim superintendent, Melissa Foltz (whsv.com) ā Shenandoah County Public Schools has named longtime educator and Strasburg High School principal Melissa Foltz as interim superintendent starting August 1, following Melody Sheppardās resignation. Foltz, who has decades of experience in county schools, says sheāll focus on smooth transitions, strong instruction, and supporting students, staff, and families across the division, including Strasburg. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Workshop participants imagine new life for villages and hamlets (nvdaily.com) ā Shenandoah County residents are helping planners imagine new zoning and design rules to revive villages like Quicksburg, aiming to add homes and businesses without sacrificing farmland. Former Strasburg councilman Scott Terndrup highlighted how Strasburgās own downtown improvementsāparking upgrades, faƧade grants, and public investmentāsuccessfully attracted private redevelopment, offering a model for other small communities. Ā Ā Ā
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Purcellville Wine and Food Festival ā
Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132,
2:00 pm
Saturday July 18
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Trit Trot to Bowman--Baby Time ā
Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Rd, Stephens City
11:00 am -
Veteran services at Bowman Library ā
Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Rd, Stephens City
11:00 am -
Outdoor Pickleball ā
Shenandoah County, VA Calendar, 540 Park Avenue, Woodstock
6:00 pm -
Valley Bridge Club ā
Shenandoah County, VA Calendar, 1195 Hisey Avenue, Woodstock
9:00 am -
Storytime and Puppets-Bowman Library ā
Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Rd, Stephens City
11:00 am -
EDA Meeting- Cancelled ā
Shenandoah County, VA Calendar, 600 N. Main Street, Woodstock
2:00 pm -
Tween Squirt Gun Painting ā
Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Rd, Stephens City
5:00 pm -
Whiskey Wednesday Guided Tasting with Dan at Vault & Cellar ā
Vault & Cellar, 7843 Main St, Middletown
6:00 pm -
Yarn Crew ā
Shenandoah County, VA Calendar, 1195 Hisey Avenue, Woodstock
10:00 am -
Mount Jackson food pantry ā
Open Door Food Pantry, 140 Orkney Dr, Mt Jackson
1:00 pm -
Virginia Works Job Fair ā
Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Rd, Stephens City
1:00 pm -
AFD Meeting ā
Shenandoah County, VA Calendar, 600 N. Main Street, Suite 100A, Woodstock
3:00 pm
Tuesday July 14
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Stephens City. Apply here.
- PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for FT-Sales Associate - Paint-Closing in Front Royal. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Strasburg here.
š Nearby News
Front Royal
- Mr. Jenkins, You Asked If Anyone Had a Better Idea. I Believe We Have an Opportunity Worth Exploring. (royalexaminer.com)
- Local recovery homes certified under new state standards (nvdaily.com)
- Pillars of Deceit by Daniel Boris (blogspot.com)
Woodstock
- Extreme drought area expands in Virginia for the first time in weeks (wtvr.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Launch (Thank you Lee S. for sending it in!)
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