🌱 The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT and 10 more events

What's up Templeton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• The Deloreans Live in the Art Park
• CDBG Advisory Board Meeting at Petersburg Community Events
• The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 100 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Partly sunny; hot, less humid, temps: high: 92, low: 68.
• Sunday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees.

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📸 Around Templeton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Templeton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday June 26

• The Deloreans Live in the Art Park →
  Petersburg Area Art League, 7 E Old St, Petersburg
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday June 17

• CDBG Advisory Board Meeting →
  Petersburg Community Events Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Board meeting
  6:00 pm

Monday June 22

• The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT →
  John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
  6:00 pm

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📣 Templeton Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• Office on Youth: Special Olympics Lemonade Fundraiser →
  Colonial Heights Community Events - Colonial Heights VA 23834
  10:00 am
• 6/12/26: Tri-City Chili Peppers v Zebulon Devil Dogs →
  Shepherd Stadium, 901 Meridian Ave, Colonial Heights
  7:00 pm

Saturday June 13

• Blues Brews & BBQ Festival 2026 →
  Harbor Blast Concert Series, 1604 Fine St, Prince George
  4:00 pm

Sunday June 14

• Piecing Hair Growth Together Summit →
  Delta Hotels Colonial Heights, 401 E Roslyn Rd, Colonial Heights
  9:00 am
• Virginia Concealed Carry Permit - Colonial Heights →
  Hilton Garden Inn Richmond South/Southpark, 800 Southpark Blvd, Colonial Heights
  6:00 pm

Monday June 15

• Eastside CLOSED to the Public - Floor Renovation →
  Dinwiddie County Eastside Enhancement Center - 7301 B Boydton Plank Road Petersbur

Tuesday June 16

• Region VI Meeting →
  Scott Memorial Park, 6680 Courthouse Rd, Prince George
  11:30 am
• Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting →
  Dinwiddie County Government Complex > Board Meeting Room - 14010 B
  3:00 pm
• City Council Special Meeting (Work Session) →
  Colonial Heights City Meetings City Council Chambers - 201 James Avenue Colonial Heights VA 2383
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Petersburg

• Blue Willow Tea Room in Petersburg offers a rare chance to slow down and sip in style (wtvr.com)
• See new mural in Petersburg painted underneath MLK Jr. Memorial Bridge (progress-index.com)
• Petersburg opens comfort station to help residents beat the heat (wric.com)

Prince George

• Virginia American Water reaches settlement with Hopewell, Prince George on rate increase (wric.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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