🌱 How Boss Lumber’s new trade program spot could boost Galax jobs

Good day Galax! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Boss Lumber’s new trade program spot could boost Galax jobs

Also on today's calendar: FROM CHINA TO APPALACHIA and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• 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.

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📰 News we're reading

• Governor Spanberger Announces 14 Virginia Companies Graduate from Trade Accelerator Program (virginia.gov) — A Galax-based company, Boss Lumber, has been selected for Virginia’s VALET trade accelerator program, positioning it for expanded international sales and potential local job growth. The governor announced 14 graduates and 13 new participants statewide, highlighting how the two‑year program helps established firms build export plans, secure global partners, and tap customized market research that can strengthen local economies like Galax’s.
   

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📸 Around Galax

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Galax

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★ Featured events ★

Friday July 31

• [GPL] Craft-a-saurus →
  Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday August 1

• FROM CHINA TO APPALACHIA →
  The Blue Ridge Music Center, 700 Foothills Rd, Galax
  7:00 pm

Tuesday August 4

• [GPL] Writers Group →
  Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
  2:00 pm

Thursday August 6

• [GPL] In the Loop (Fiber Friends Meeting) →
  Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
  5:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• [GPL] Chess Club →
  Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
  2:00 pm
• Makenzie Phipps →
  Creek Bottom Brewing Company Restaurant, 103 Country Club Ln, Galax
  7:00 pm

Tuesday August 18

• [GPL] Writers Group →
  Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday July 25

• Fries Town Market →
  Fries Community Center, 316 W Main St, Fries
  9:00 am
• [GPL] Gardening Series-Seed Saving →
  Galax Public Library, 610 W Stuart Dr, Galax
  10:00 am
• [CCPL] Adult DIY: Painting Party →
  Carroll County Public Library, 101 Beaver Dam Rd, Hillsville
  12:00 pm
• Scythian @ Blue Ridge Music Center →
  The Blue Ridge Music Center, 700 Foothills Rd, Galax
  5:30 pm
• Blue Ridge Music Center →
  The Blue Ridge Music Center, 700 Foothills Rd, Galax
  5:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 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 Galax here.

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🗞 Nearby News

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)

Pulaski

• VA Deed Alert to Help Protect Property Owners from Deed Fraud (pcpatriot.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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