Cheers Merrimac! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Blacksburg en Blanc at Bollo's Cafe & Bakery
- VMI Keydets at Virginia Tech Hokies Football at Lane Stadium
Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 69.
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday August 13
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Business 101 Financial Foundations: Session 1
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
210 Laurel St Suite B Christiansburg
12:00 pm
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MC Business After Hours: The Inn at Virginia Tech
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
901 Prices Fork Rd, Blacksburg, VA
5:00 pm
Saturday August 15
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Touch-A-Truck NRV
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
Uptown Christiansburg
10:00 am
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Eastmont Tomato Festival
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
Meadowbrook Center Courtyard, 267 Alleghany Spring Road, Shawsville, VA 24162
10:00 am
Monday August 17
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MC Small Business Workshop: Succession & Exit Planning - August 2026
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Office or online by Zoom
9:00 am
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Planning Commission Work Session →
Town of Christiansburg Calendar
Christiansburg, VA 24073
6:00 pm
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Planning Commission Meeting →
Town of Christiansburg Calendar, Town Hall 100 E. Main St., Christiansburg
7:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
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MC 2026 Bocce Ball Tournament
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
210 Laurel St NE, Christiansburg, VA 24073
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Building Your Future Workforce: A Practical Guide to Internships
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
QCowork, 105 Roanoke St E, Blacksburg, VA, 24060
12:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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Pick and Paint →
Montgomery County Parks & Recreation, 755 Roanoke St #1E, Christiansburg
1:00 pm
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🗞 Nearby News
Blacksburg
- Blacksburg to implement parking changes (wdbj7.com)
- Alignment changes announced for VHSL regions (montcova.com)
- Summer 2026 President's and Dean's Lists (nrvnews.com)
Christiansburg
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In the ICU (Thank you Donna M. for sending it in!)
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