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🌱 See how a Goochland Drive-In movie night became a surprise proposal.
Goochland, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Goochland! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how a Goochland Drive-In movie night became a surprise proposal.
- Which Goochland pitcher earned praise at Richmond’s Top Prospect Games?
- How Goochland fits into Richmond’s new drought conservation push.
Also on today's calendar: July 4th Weekend At National Harbor and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bird say when he flew over Walmart? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunlit, very hot and humid, with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, temps: high: 100, low: 74.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 100 and low of 76 degrees.
• Man Surprises Girlfriend With Proposal During Drive-In Date (godtube.com) — A romantic proposal at the Goochland Drive-In Theater turned an ordinary movie night into a big-screen-worthy moment for one couple. With help from the theater staff, the groom-to-be played a surprise video on the main screen before proposing in front of cheering moviegoers. The story highlights Goochland’s beloved drive-in as a backdrop for memorable community moments.
• 2026 VA/DC Richmond Top Prospect Games: Pitcher Superlatives (prepbaseballreport.com) — A Richmond-area Top Prospect Games showcase highlighted standout high school pitchers from across Virginia and D.C., including a Goochland High School arm recognized for his pitch mix. The event drew more than 90 players and broke down superlatives like best fastball and most projectable arms. It’s a nice nod to Goochland’s growing baseball talent on a regional stage.
• Voluntary water conservation in Richmond starts July 1 amid statewide drought (wtvr.com) — Goochland residents are being asked to voluntarily cut back on non-essential water use starting July 1 because Richmond’s regional water system, which serves Goochland, is under strain from statewide drought. Small steps like watering lawns less and shorter showers can help. Officials stress the situation isn’t dire yet, but regional participation is important.
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July 4th Weekend At National Harbor →
National Harbor, National Harbor
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Personal Finance Seminar 101
Mills E. Godwin High Richmond, VA 23238
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County Offices Closed for Independence Day →
Goochland County, VA Calendar Goochland, VA 23063 -
LIBRARY CLOSED
Goochland Branch Library 3075 River Road West, Goochland, VA 23063 -
Convenience Centers Closed for Independence Day →
Goochland County, VA Calendar Goochland, VA 23063 -
Independence on the Green →
Goochland County, VA Calendar, 2938 River Rd. W, Goochland
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Fireworks Show →
Goochland County, VA Calendar, 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland
9:00 pm -
A Matter of Balance
Goochland Branch Library Montpelier Meeting Room, Montpelier Branch
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Goochland Farmers Market →
Goochland Farmers Market, 1889 Sandy Hook Rd, Goochland, VA, 23063
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Goochland Farmers Market →
Goochland Farmers Market, 1889 Sandy Hook Rd, Goochland, VA, 23063
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Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
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Goochland Farmers Market →
Goochland Farmers Market, 1889 Sandy Hook Rd, Goochland, VA, 23063
4:00 pm
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CVWMA collections are on regular schedule Friday, July 3. (Nextdoor )
- Aspen Dental posted a job opening for Dental Office Manager in Glen Allen. Apply here.
- Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Center Store Associate in Louisa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Goochland here.
Powhatan
- Powhatan Chamber begins work on 2026 business guide and member directory (newrivervalleytimes.com)
- Chester's Milton Dominates Field for Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at James River (anglerschannel.com)
- The Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 6.30.26 (richmondbizsense.com)
Short Pump
- Lewis Ginter workers hold one-day strike, accuse management of 'regressive bargaining' • Venezuelans in Henrico gather donations and funds to help earthquake victims (henricocitizen.com)
Tuckahoe
- Henrico Police seek car involved in fatal hit-and-run crash with man in motorized wheelchair (henricocitizen.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Cheap, cheap (Thank you maryanne L. for sending it in!)
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