Good morning Independence! 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. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Fries Town Market at Fries Community Center
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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 74 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, a shower; warm, temps: high: 74, low: 54.
- Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.
📸 Around Independence
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Upcoming Events in
Independence
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★ Featured events ★
Saturday April 4
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Fries Town Market
Fries Community Center, 316 W Main St, Fries
9:00 am
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Other local events
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday April 1
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Track @ Fort Chiswell
Galax High
Galax, VA 24333
4:30 pm
Thursday April 2
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[GPL] In the Loop (Fiber Friends Meeting)
Galax Public Library , 610 W Stuart Dr , Galax
5:00 pm
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MS Soccer @ Fort
Galax Middle
Galax, VA 24333
5:00 pm
Saturday April 4
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Cybersecurity for Seniors
Galax Public Library , 610 W Stuart Dr , Galax
2:00 pm
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[GPL] Cybersecurity for Seniors
Galax Public Library , 610 W Stuart Dr , Galax
2:00 pm
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Zach Person
Rex Theater , 113 E Grayson St , Galax
7:00 pm
Tuesday April 7
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[GPL] Writers Group
Galax Public Library , 610 W Stuart Dr , Galax
2:00 pm
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B Tenn @ Bland
Galax High
Galax, VA 24333
4:30 pm
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G Tenn vs Bland
Galax High
Galax, VA 24333
4:30 pm
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VBB/SB @ Bland
Galax High
Galax, VA 24333
5:00 pm
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JVBB/SB vs Bland
Galax High
Galax, VA 24333
5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted a job opening for Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level in Independence. Apply here.
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Lotus Village Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation posted a job opening for Director of Social Work in Independence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Independence here.
🗞 Nearby News
Galax
Wytheville
- Wytheville Kids Public Safety Camp returns for fifth year (wsls.com)
- Wytheville set to undergo townwide drainage study (wset.com)
- Wythe County seeks community input on proposed zoning ordinance (cardinalnews.org)
Ok Independence! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because all the fans leave. (Thank you Shirley J. F. for sending it in!)
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