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Virginia Beach, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How you can meet Boston champ Des Linden at Shamrock Weekend
  • Which 24 October events in Virginia Beach deserve a spot on yours?
  • How much sand did the nor’easter push toward the Virginia Beach boardwalk?

Also on today's calendar: Liberty Tax Job Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 77, low: 65.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Des Linden, 2018 Boston Marathon champion, to appear at Virginia Beach's Shamrock Marathon Weekend (wtkr.com) — Virginia Beach runners can look forward to meeting Boston Marathon champion Des Linden at the 55th Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend, set for March 19-21 at the Oceanfront. She’ll appear at the expo and finish line, adding extra excitement to a long-running local tradition. Organizers encourage residents to register online and join the community celebration.
   

• 24 events in Virginia Beach worth checking out this October (vadogwood.com) — If you’re planning October in Virginia Beach, this guide lays out 24 festivals, concerts, plays, and family events happening across the city, from India Fest and Fil Fest USA to major shows at the Sandler Center and The Dome. It includes dates, locations, and ticket details so you can start mapping out your fall calendar now.
   

• Virginia Beach assessing Nor'easter impacts as sand shifts along oceanfront (wtkr.com) — City crews in Virginia Beach are surveying storm damage along the Oceanfront after a recent nor’easter pushed dark sand nearly to the boardwalk and buried accessibility railings. Public Works will spend the coming days and weeks regrading the beach and comparing pre- and post-storm surveys while visitors cautiously resume their vacations along the shoreline.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My heart just grew a little bigger.
    There's nothing like holding your baby's baby, it's like love at first sight all over again. Of all the titles I've earned in my lifetime grandma is… (Nextdoor Scarborough Square)
  • found dog!
    is this someones baby? hes very friendly. if your dog is missing or lost or you recognize him please let me know! we have him safe and id much rather… (Nextdoor Carriage Hill)
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1105) in Virginia Beach. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Bartender in Virginia Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Virginia Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chesapeake

  • Business Notes: New utility director in Chesapeake; new Habitat for Humanity manager in Williamsburg (pilotonline.com)
  • Chesapeake police seek help finding suspect in teen girl's shooting (pilotonline.com)
  • Chesapeake police seek man wanted in connection with Holly Cove Drive homicide (wtkr.com)

Norfolk

  • Three women awarded $60,000 in sexual harassment settlement against Norfolk home care company (wtkr.com)

Ok Virginia Beach! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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