🌱 Which Louisa teachers just won surprise grants for classroom projects?

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

In today's newsletter:

• Which Louisa teachers just won surprise grants for classroom projects?
• How Perriello’s comeback bid could reshape Louisa’s voice in Congress.

Also on today's calendar: Whiskey Bizness and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 41 and low of 26 degrees.
• Friday: Cold; afternoon snow showers, temps: high: 34, low: 27.
• Saturday: Turning cloudy; not as cold, with a high of 46 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Louisa County Public Schools awards dozens of teachers with grants (29news.com) — Louisa County teachers just received a big boost, with 38 faculty members awarded grants of up to $1,000 from the Louisa Education Foundation and the school board. The surprise checks, handed out by Superintendent Doug Straley, will fund classroom projects across subjects, helping teachers enhance hands-on learning for students at Louisa County High School and other schools.
   

• Tom Perriello jumps into race for his former 5th District House seat (newsadvance.com) — Louisa County is once again in the spotlight as former Congressman Tom Perriello launches a campaign to reclaim the 5th District seat that includes Louisa, Goochland, Powhatan and western Hanover. The race unfolds amid Democratic efforts to reshape Virginia’s congressional map and strengthen their majority, setting up a high-stakes contest that could influence how well Louisa’s interests are represented in Washington.
   

📸 Around Louisa

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Louisa

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Tipsy Trivia Night
  Southern Revere Cellars, 1100 E Jack Jouett Rd, Louisa
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday December 16

• Human Services Advisory Board
  Louisa County, VA Calendar , 114 Industrial Drive , Louisa
  11:00 am
• Human Services Advisory Board Meeting
  Louisa County, VA Calendar , 114 Industrial Drive , Louisa
  11:00 am

Wednesday December 17

• Community Policy Management Team (CPMT)
  Louisa County, VA Calendar , 1 Woolfolk Ave. , Louisa
  1:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Whiskey Bizness
  9845 Jefferson Hwy , Mineral
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Orange County Fighting Hornets vs Charlottesville Black Knights
  Hornets Sports Center , 200 Hornet Dr , Orange
  6:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Bingo with the Belmont Ruritan!!
  Wyndemere Community / Lake Anna , 7124 Belmont Rd , Mineral
  11:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Breakfast with Santa and Christmas Holiday Market at the Orange County Fairgrounds
  Orange County Fairgrounds , 14500 Old Gordonsville Rd , Thornhill
  9:00 am
• Miles for Smiles 5K Run / Walk
  841 Lake Forest Dr , Mineral
  2:30 pm

Sunday December 14

• Wine Dinner at The Inn and Tavern at Meander featuring DuCard Vineyard Wines
  The Inn & Tavern at Meander , 2333 N James Madison Hwy , Locust Dale
  6:00 pm
• Garry Wayne & the Twisted Rails
  9845 Jefferson Hwy , Mineral
  8:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Get on Santa’s Sweet List at my Christmas Sugar Cookie Decorating Class!
  Well Hung Vineyard - Restaurant , 300 S Main St , Gordonsville
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Cake Decorator in Louisa. Apply here.
• TAD PGS, Inc. posted a job opening for Shipping Support in Louisa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Louisa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Goochland

• Woman with over 20 years of local government experience named new director of economic development for Goochland County (wric.com)
• Richmond District: Drivers are advised to plan for extra time if travel is necessary (virginia.gov)

Charlottesville

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-- The Patch AM Team

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