🌱 Christmas by Candlelight and 10 more events

Hi Penhook! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Christmas by Candlelight
• "Try Before You Buy" Wine Tasting at SML Fine Wines
• Next Stop Comedy at Jake's Place! - Moneta, VA at Jake's Place

... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!

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

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high of 40 and low of 26 degrees.
• Friday: Cold; afternoon snow showers, temps: high: 37, low: 28.
• Saturday: Not as cold with some sun, with a high of 48 and low of 32 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Penhook

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• "Try Before You Buy" Wine Tasting
  SML Fine Wines, 12925 Booker T Washington Hwy #102, Hardy
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday December 21

• Christmas by Candlelight
  The Barn SML , 13919 Booker T Washington Hwy , Moneta
  6:30 pm

Friday December 26

• "Try Before You Buy" Wine Tasting
  SML Fine Wines , 12925 Booker T Washington Hwy #102 , Hardy
  4:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Next Stop Comedy at Jake's Place! - Moneta, VA
  Jake's Place , 1041 Harbour Inn Ln , Moneta
  8:00 pm
• Next Stop Comedy
  Jake's Place , 1041 Harbour Inn Ln , Moneta
  8:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Rock-A-Bye Reader
  Moneta Smith Mountain Lake Library , 13641 Moneta Rd , Moneta
  10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 13

• Understanding MS Disease Progression – Compass to MS Care in Rural Virginia
  Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center , 775 Hermitage Rd , Wirtz
  12:30 pm

Sunday December 14

• Cold Moon Restorative Yoga & Tibetan Bowl Sound Healing
  Southlake Spa and Salt Room , 135 David Ln , Union Hall
  1:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Adult Mental Health First Aid Class
  Franklin County, VA Calendar , 50 Claiborne Avenue , Rocky Mount
  9:00 am

Tuesday December 16

• Financial Aid and College Services Representative
  Franklin County, VA Calendar , 50 Claiborne Avenue , Rocky Mount
  9:00 am
• Broadband Authority Regular Meeting
  Franklin County, VA Calendar Rocky Mount, VA 24151
  2:00 pm
• Franklin County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
  Franklin County, VA Calendar Rocky Mount, VA 24151
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Rocky Mount. Apply here.
• Pittsylvania County Schools posted a job opening for School Counselor (2025-2026) in Chatham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Penhook here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rocky Mount

• Dead vultures in Rocky Mount mark 14th bird flu case in Virginia since July (wdbj7.com)
• Cornerstone Building Brands Expands Rocky Mount, Virginia, Production Operations (areadevelopment.com)
• Bobcat to play volleyball at Ferrum (montcova.com)

Roanoke

• Then & Now: The Roanoke River Greenway inched closer to completion this year, with the opening of almost 3 more miles of trail (cardinalnews.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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