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🌱 How did Vinton’s zip code become one of Virginia’s hottest?
Coming up: Understanding the Basics of Social Security on the Vinton Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How did Vinton's zip code become one of Virginia's hottest?
Also on today's calendar: Understanding the Basics of Social Security and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
- Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
- Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• This NoVA Area Ranked as the No. 2 Hottest Zip Code in the State (northernvirginiamag.com) — Vinton's housing market is hot enough to rank fourth among Virginia's "hottest" zip codes, according to a new Realtor.com analysis. While Gainesville and Henrico lead the list, Vinton's strong demand and relatively quick sales highlight growing interest in this Roanoke County community. 
📸 Around Vinton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vinton
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★ Featured events ★
- Understanding the Basics of Social Security →
Melrose Branch Library, 2502 Melrose Ave NW, Roanoke
12:00 pm - Heirloom - Silver and Brass Restoration Services: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10-4 →
1915 Commonwealth Dr, Charlottesville
10:00 am
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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Other local events
- Senior Programs Tai Chi →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E Washington Ave, Vinton
9:00 am - Senior Programs Canasta →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E Washington Ave, Vinton
10:00 am - Senior Programs Mexican Train Dominos →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E. Washington Ave, Vinton
9:45 am - Senior Programs Monday Music Jam →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E. Washington Ave, Vinton
2:00 pm - Senior Programs Tai Chi Cane Defense →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E. Washington Ave, Vinton
5:30 pm - Senior Programs Intermediate Line Dancing →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E. Washington Ave, Vinton
10:00 am - Senior Programs Beginner Line Dancing →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 820 E. Washington Ave, Vinton
11:30 am - Town Council Joint Work Session →
Vinton, VA Calendar, 311 S. Pollard Street, Vinton
4:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
- SPECIAL EVENT: Colgate Street NE →
Roanoke, VA Calendar Roanoke, VA 24011
5:30 pm - Mayor's State of the City Address →
Roanoke City Council Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center - 110 Shenandoah Ave NW Roanoke
7:30 am - SPECIAL EVENT: Grandin Road SW →
Roanoke, VA Calendar Roanoke, VA 24011
3:00 pm - Grandin Chillage →
Roanoke City Special Events Grandin Road between Memorial Ave and Westover Ave - Roan
5:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Vinton. Apply here.
- County of Roanoke VA posted a job opening for Custodian (Open Until Filled) in Roanoke. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vinton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Roanoke
- Roanoke native who founded HBCU application resource laid to rest (wdbj7.com)
- B.R.A.K.E.S. teaches teenagers and parents safe driving tips at Berglund Center (wfxrtv.com)
- Virginia's First Adult High School Expands as Staff Train for Accelerated Classroom (theroanokestar.com)
Salem
- Salem VA Health Care System to host VetFest Veteran Enrollment Fair (pcpatriot.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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