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Fries, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Fries! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a new FEMA grant could upgrade Friesā water treatment system
Also on today's calendar: Town Council Monthly Meeting and 1 more event.
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- Saturday: Cloudy and humid, with a high of 72 and low of 61 degrees.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 61.
- Monday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Notes from the Square: Gov. Spanberger visits Europe on her first trade mission (cardinalnews.org) ā Fries is set to receive $322,712 in federal FEMA funding for a generator at the townās water treatment facility, part of ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery money for Southwest Virginia. The broader report also covers Gov. Spanbergerās first European trade mission, new statewide board appointments, and a planned campaign tour against two proposed constitutional amendments on Novemberās ballot. 
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Fries Town Market ā
Fries Community Center, 316 W Main St, Fries
9:00 am
Saturday August 1
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Town Council Monthly Meeting ā
The Historic Fries Theatre, 316 W Main St, Fries
7:00 pm -
Thursday Night Jam Session ā
The Historic Fries Theatre, 316 W Main St, Fries
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Fries Town Market ā
Fries Community Center, 316 W Main St, Fries
9:00 am
Tuesday August 4
Thursday August 6
Saturday August 8
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[GPL] Gardening Series-Seed Saving ā
Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
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[GPL] Adult DIY-Leather Crafting ā
Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
10:30 am -
5th Annual Street Fair ā
Wytheville Training School, 410 E Franklin St, Wytheville
11:00 am -
[CCPL] Adult DIY: Painting Party ā
Carroll County Public Library, 101 Beaver Dam Rd, Hillsville
12:00 pm -
Scythian @ Blue Ridge Music Center ā
The Blue Ridge Music Center, 700 Foothills Rd, Galax
5:30 pm -
Blue Ridge Music Center ā
The Blue Ridge Music Center, 700 Foothills Rd, Galax
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Church Basement ladies ā
Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre, 170 Malin Dr, Wytheville
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Woodlawn School Apartments ā
Woodlawn School Apartments, 745 Woodlawn Rd, Woodlawn
10:00 am
Saturday July 25
Sunday July 26
Monday July 27
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- Food City posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk (Bagger) in Galax. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Galax. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fries here.
š Nearby News
Galax
- Galax police looking for missing 41-year-old (wset.com)
- Galax cancels its mural project that turned controversial. Here are 5 things to know. (cardinalnews.org)
- Governor Spanberger Announces 14 Virginia Companies Graduate from Trade Accelerator Program (virginia.gov)
Wytheville
- Want to learn to preserve your own food? This conference in Southwest Virginia will teach you. (wvtf.org)
- Wythe County Welcomes Visitors as Road Market Returns (wvva.com)
- Here are 14 ice cream parlors to try in the South. See if your favorite made the list. (nola.com)
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