🌱 How a Yorktown finance leader is shaping global boards and local nonprofits

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Yorktown finance leader is shaping global boards and local nonprofits

Also on today's calendar: Christmastide in Virginia at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 44 and low of 30 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 53, low: 36.
• Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 59 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Inside Business 2025 Women in Business: Carolyn Pittman (dailypress.com) — A longtime aerospace and defense finance executive who moved to Yorktown in 2011 is now serving on major corporate and nonprofit boards while staying active in Hampton Roads arts and youth organizations. She talks about what drives her work, why teamwork matters, and how she hopes the region can better collaborate across city lines. Her story highlights a Yorktown resident’s growing national influence and local commitment.
   

📸 Around Yorktown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Yorktown

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Open Play at Yorktown Youth Programs Room (Yorktown)
  Yorktown Library, 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Christmastide in Virginia at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
  American Revolution Museum at Yorktown , 200 Water St , Yorktown
  9:00 am
• Magic of Harmony Show Chorus Festive Performance
  Yorktown Library , 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy , Yorktown
  2:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Christmastide in Virginia at American Revolution Museum at Yorktown (Yorktown)
  American Revolution Museum at Yorktown , 200 Water St , Yorktown
  9:00 am
• Open Play at Yorktown Youth Programs Room (Yorktown)
  Yorktown Library , 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy , Yorktown
  1:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Christmastide in Virginia at American Revolution Museum at Yorktown (Yorktown)
  American Revolution Museum at Yorktown , 200 Water St , Yorktown
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Finance and Governance Committee Meeting
  Newport News, VA Calendar , City Hall - 10th Floor 2400 Washington Ave , Newport News
  4:30 pm
• Celebration in Lights
  Newport News Community Gardens , 13560 Jefferson Avenue , Newport News
  5:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Committee on Investments Board Meeting
  Newport News, VA Calendar , Two City Center 11820 Fountain Way, Suite 301 , Newport News
  9:00 am
• Planning Commission Meeting
  Newport News, VA Calendar , Behind City Hall 2400 Washington Ave , Newport News
  2:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Retirement Board Meeting
  Newport News, VA Calendar , Two City Center 11820 Fountain Way, Suite 301 , Newport News
  9:00 am
• Thirsty Thursday with DJ VA Black
  Newport News, VA Calendar , 5014 Jefferson Ave , Newport News
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AKD4iA8C6/
  From 1:00pm-6:00pm! Bring your family, your pets & your friends!! Come support Village Dog Resource, today @Seaford Vet in Yorktown. Village Dog… (Nextdoor Grafton)

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member - Service Champion in Yorktown. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Janitorial/Porter in Yorktown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yorktown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Newport News

• Newport News mayor calls drug busts at three vape shops a 'big win' for the city (13newsnow.com)
• Newport News Police make arrest in killing of 15-year-old boy (wtkr.com)
• Newport News Announces Partnership to Launch Music Festival (hamptonroadsmessenger.com)

Williamsburg

• Boil Water Advisory issued after water main break in Williamsburg; road closures remain (13newsnow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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