🌱 Public meetings in Abingdon to discuss I-81 improvements

Morning Abingdon! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Public meetings in Abingdon to discuss I-81 improvements

Also on today's calendar: Weekend Jam Camp and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did Noah tell his sons about fishing off the ark? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A few morning showers; cold, with a high of 49 and low of 44 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cool with rain, temps: high: 53, low: 43.
• Thursday: Cloudy, a little rain; cold, with a high of 49 and low of 37 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• VDOT: Four meetings this week to get input on I-81 improvements (cardinalnews.org) — Residents of Abingdon are invited to participate in public meetings this week regarding improvements to Interstate 81. The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking feedback on potential projects as part of the I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Abingdon

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 29

• Feeding Southwest Virginia – Abingdon
  Feeding Southwest Virginia, Abingdon, Distribution Center, 21452 Gravel Lake Rd, Abingdon
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 28

• Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
  Board Room Auditorium , 1 Government Center Place, Suite A , Abingdon
  6:30 pm

Wednesday October 29

• Homeschool Art Classes: Seasonal: Vintage Horror Posters
  William King Museum of Art Abingdon, VA 24210

Thursday October 30

• Adobe Illustrator Intro
  William King Museum of Art Abingdon, VA 24210
  6:00 pm

Friday November 7

• Mistletoe Market
  Southwest Virginia Higher Ed Center , One Partnership Circle , Abingdon
  10:00 am
• Weekend Jam Camp
  Jubilee House Retreat Center , 822 E Main St , Abingdon
  4:00 pm

Saturday November 15

• Elf The Musical
  Barter Theatre , 127 W Main St , Abingdon
  2:00 pm

Thursday November 20

• Elf - The Musical - Abingdon
  Barter Theatre , 127 W Main St , Abingdon
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 30

• 12 Ophelias by Caridad Svich
  E&H McGlothlin Center for the Arts , 30481 Garnand Dr , Meadowview
  7:30 pm

Sunday November 2

• James Morris - Solo acoustic
  Emory & Henry University , 30461 Garnand Dr , Emory
  3:00 pm

Saturday November 8

• Emory & Henry College Wasps vs. Limestone Saints
  Fred Selfe Stadium , 12286-12298 Itta Bena Rd , Meadowview
  1:00 pm
• Limestone Saints at Emory and Henry Wasps Football
  Fred Selfe Stadium , 12286-12298 Itta Bena Rd , Meadowview
  1:00 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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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Grave sites
  3 Grave sites at Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade springs VA.One has the granite slab in the ground. Call 602-545-5807 (More info)

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📸 Around Abingdon

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I'm looking for houses to clean in the Abington and Bristol area
  I have 30 years experience and I also have references if needed (Nextdoor Brown Private Dr)

• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Bristol. Apply here.
• Electro-Mechanical posted a job opening for Assistant Plant Manager 2nd Shift in Bristol. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Abingdon here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Emory

• Emory & Henry unveils new sports complex ahead of division change (wjhl.com)

Damascus

• Catawba College announces 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients and Blue Masque Hall of Fame inductees (salisburypost.com)

Bristol

• Abigail Spanberger's campaign bus tour makes stops in Southwest Virginia (wjhl.com)
• HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Marley Bishop shifts to setter at last second as Virginia High vanquishes Graham in SWD tourney (heraldcourier.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Go easy on the bait, boys. I only have two worms.
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