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Coming up on the calendar:
- book + art @ SRML at Staunton River Memorial Library
- Storytime @ SRML at Staunton River Memorial Library
- Hot Rods & Tacos Altavista Va at Rosa Negra Mexican Kitchen
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
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Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Low clouds may break; warm, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
Wednesday April 8
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book + art @ SRML
Staunton River Memorial Library, 500 Washington St, Altavista
10:00 am
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Other local events
Monday April 13
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Storytime @ SRML
Staunton River Memorial Library , 500 Washington St , Altavista
1:00 pm
Thursday April 16
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Hot Rods & Tacos Altavista Va
Rosa Negra Mexican Kitchen , 169 Clarion Rd , Altavista
2:00 pm
Friday April 17
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Sweet Violet's Vintage & Artisan Market
711 Pocket Rd , Hurt
11:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Mizfit Cosplayers of VA
Forest Library , 15583 Forest Rd , Forest
6:00 pm
Monday April 20
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Tot Time: Spring Session II @ SRML
Staunton River Memorial Library , 500 Washington St , Altavista
10:00 am
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Storytime @ SRML
Staunton River Memorial Library , 500 Washington St , Altavista
1:00 pm
Tuesday April 21
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Homeschool Meetup @ SRML
Staunton River Memorial Library , 500 Washington St , Altavista
2:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Diesel trucks are great — but not everyone needs one.
If you’re not towing heavy or driving long distances regularly, a gas truck might make more sense.
It really depends on how you’ll use it.
—… (Nextdoor Altavista75)
- There is an emergency vehicle on Martinsville Hwy...
There is an emergency vehicle on Martinsville Hwy reported at 8:34 PM.
"AAA Service Truck ahead, Slow Down" (Nextdoor )
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Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Hurt. Apply here.
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Campbell County School District posted a job opening for Alternative Ed English Teacher 2025-2026 in Rustburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Altavista here.
🗞 Nearby News
Forest
- Celebrate America's 250th at Poplar Forest: Wine, History & More! (wset.com)
- Woman dead after early-morning crash in Bedford County: VSP (wset.com)
- Parents speak out after close family friend abused 18-month-old (wdbj7.com)
Bedford
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