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In today's newsletter:
- How UVA scientists are trying to outsmart the deadliest brain cancer
- Staunton machete attack victim flown to UVA Medical Center
Also on today's calendar: IN-PERSON ONLY AI-Enhanced Literature Reviews(2 Hours) and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 67. š¶ Hot!
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ UVA researchers find new approach to treating a common form of brain cancer (cvillerightnow.com) ā UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers in Charlottesville have developed a promising experimental method to get gene-targeting microRNAs past the brainās protective barrier to attack glioblastoma, the deadliest brain cancer. While still preclinical, the work highlights how University of Virginia scientists are using nanoparticles, focused ultrasound, and microbubbles to pave the way for future trials that could benefit local patients and others worldwide. 
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ā¢ Staunton man in custody after alleged malicious wounding incident (rocktownnow.com) ā A Staunton-area man is in custody after deputies say a victim was attacked with a machete on Breezewood Drive and then airlifted to the University of Virginia Medical Center with severe injuries. Augusta County authorities report the suspect and victim knew each other, and the case, now classified as malicious wounding, remains under active investigation with tips still being sought. Ā Ā Ā
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Indie short Film Series Installment ā
Light House Studio at Vinegar Hill Theatre, 220 W Market St, Charlottesville
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Saturday July 25
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Nestlings: Toddler Storytime
Gordon Avenue Library 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Stay & Play
Gordon Avenue Library 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Shrinky Dungeons & Dinky Dragons
Gordon Avenue Library 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Fledglings: Preschool Storytime
Gordon Avenue Library 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Hatchlings: Baby Storytime
Gordon Avenue Library 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Reading Rangers: The Last Mapmaker
Gordon Avenue Library 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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IN-PERSON ONLY AI-Enhanced Literature Reviews(2 Hours) ā
Shannon Library, 160 McCormick Rd, Charlottesville
12:00 pm
Monday July 27
Tuesday July 28
Wednesday July 29
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Saturday Storytime
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library 201 East Market Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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35th Chihamba Cultural Arts Festival ā Chihamba of... ā
Booker T. Washington Park, 1001 Preston Ave, Charlottesville
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Booker T. Washington Park, 1001 Preston Ave, Charlottesville
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Together Tales
Gordon Avenue Library 1500 Gordon Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903
11:00 am
Saturday July 25
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š Nearby News
Charlottesville
- VA Committee Chairman Mike Bost joins Rep. McGuire for Charlottesville clinic tour (nbc29.com)
- Nationally recognized Charlottesville chocolate shop celebrates 25 years (cvillerightnow.com)
- Pete Seeger documentary directed by Charlottesville pair comes to the Paramount (29news.com)
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