🌱 How Luray Caverns became Virginia’s coolest budget-friendly summer escape

Good morning Luray! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Luray Caverns became Virginia’s coolest budget-friendly summer escape

Also on today's calendar: Jigsaw Junkies @Page Public Library and 4 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 62.
• Monday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• 10 Affordable Virginia Places To Beat The Summer Heat (myfamilytravels.com) — Luray Caverns tops a list of affordable Virginia escapes from the summer heat, highlighting its constant 54-degree temperatures, dramatic formations, and nearby attractions right here in Luray. The guide also points readers to other cool, budget-friendly spots across the state, from Shenandoah Caverns to waterparks and mountain lakes, for anyone planning day trips beyond Page County.
   

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📸 Around Luray

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Luray

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★ Featured events ★

Monday July 27

• Fantastic Family Fun @Page Public Library →
  Page Public Library, 100 Zerkel St, Luray
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Monday July 27

• Economic Development Authority Meeting →
  Page County, VA Calendar, 103 South Court Street Suite F, Luray
  5:30 pm

Tuesday July 28

• Jigsaw Junkies @Page Public Library →
  Page Public Library, 100 Zerkel St, Luray
  4:00 pm
• Planning Commission Work Session →
  Page County, VA Calendar, 103 South Court Street Suite F, Luray
  7:00 pm

Thursday July 30

• Tremendous Toddlers @ Page Public Library →
  Page Public Library, 100 Zerkel St, Luray
  10:30 am

Monday August 17

• Sit & Stitch @Page Public Library →
  Page Public Library, 100 Zerkel St, Luray
  11:00 am

Friday August 21

• Late Bloomers →
  West Main Market Beer and Wine Garden, 123 W Main St, Luray
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday July 25

• Use Your Head →
  Seven Bends State Park, 2111 S Hollingsworth Rd, Woodstock
  10:00 am
• Diamond Dino Christmas in July Keychains @Village Library →
  Village Library, 175 N Main St, Broadway
  11:00 am

Sunday July 26

• Tasting Menu | July 26th →
  Sumac, 3863 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville
  1:30 pm
• Music in the Mountains with John Sweet →
  DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln, Etlan
  2:00 pm
• Sunday Sounds Featuring Taylor LaFever →
  The Winery at Kindred Pointe, 3575 Conicville Rd, Mt Jackson
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Sales Manager - Full Time in Luray. Apply here.
• Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Luray. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Luray here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Woodstock

• Just Because Classroom Supply Drive This Weekend at Woodstock Walmart (iheart.com)
• Playing the right tune (livinglutheran.org)
• Remembering Harness Racing (mountainmessenger.com)

Shenandoah

• Shenandoah: The new documentary (pjrnews.com)
• Zuke's Dog Treats to match donation to Shenandoah National Park (cvillerightnow.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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