🌱 Mineral farrier makes mark at world-class blacksmithing showdown
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In today's newsletter:
- Mineral farrier makes mark at world-class blacksmithing showdown
Also on today's calendar: July 4th Weekend At National Harbor and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bird say when he flew over Walmart? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Hazy sun and humid, with a high of 98 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, temps: high: 100, low: 74.
- Friday: Sunshine; very hot, humid, with a high of 100 and low of 73 degrees.
• Troy Wood Captures World Championship Blacksmiths' 2026 Roadrunner Classic Title (americanfarriers.com) — A farrier from Mineral, Va., Carl Via, earned a strong finish at the World Championship Blacksmiths’ 2026 Roadrunner Classic, narrowly losing to winner Troy Wood of Washington. The competition, part of a national series, highlights Mineral’s presence in a highly skilled trade, with the next major event set for the Virginia State Fair in Doswell this fall.
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July 4th Weekend At National Harbor →
National Harbor, National Harbor
12:00 pm
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Read and Rhyme story time
Louisa County Library 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117
10:30 am -
Louisa Chess Club
Louisa County Library 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117
11:30 am -
Summer Movie: Night at the Museum (2006, PG)
Louisa County Library 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117
2:00 pm -
Blues Flash →
Everleigh Vineyards & Brewing Company, 9845 Jefferson Hwy, Mineral
7:00 pm -
Music Trivia →
Tim's at Lake Anna Restaurant & Crabhouse, 200 G Boardwalk Wy, Mineral
7:00 pm -
Independence Day
Louisa County Library 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117 -
James Harris →
The Cove at Lake Anna, 6320 Belmont Rd, Mineral
1:00 pm -
Summer Yoga Classes
Louisa County Library 881 Davis Highway, Mineral, VA 23117
11:30 am -
Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
2:00 pm
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Ag/Forestal and Rural Preservation Committee →
Louisa County, VA Calendar, 1 Woolfolk Ave., Louisa
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Independence Day →
Louisa County, VA Calendar Louisa, VA 23093 -
2026 Red White & Brew Festival →
Southern Revere Cellars, 1100 E Jack Jouett Rd, Louisa
4:00 pm -
Mercy Creek →
Everleigh Vineyards & Brewing Company, 9845 Jefferson Hwy, Mineral
3:00 pm
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My Troy-Bilt riding mower keeps throwing the deck belt every time I disengage the blades.
The belt is new. Has anyone had this issue or know someone who can fix it Thanks (Nextdoor Louisa/Mineral) - Dignity Home Care is looking for a Part-time Lpn or Nurse to do assessments for louisa and surrounding areas.
Flexible hours and Good pay..If sound like something you will enjoy doing .. We'll be happy to have you.. Contact Debbie (Nextdoor Buckners)
- Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Center Store Associate in Louisa. Apply here.
- CVS Pharmacy, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Louisa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mineral here.
Louisa
- ‘Summer of Steam' excursions draw visitors, boost Louisa businesses (whsv.com)
- Senior Alert: Missing 83-year-old Louisa man may be driving red Ford Edge, troopers say (wtvr.com)
Orange
- Orange County BOS PH – Proposed New Fees for Planning & Zoning, Building Permit & Inspections (pjrnews.com)
Goochland
- Voluntary water conservation in Richmond starts July 1 amid statewide drought (wtvr.com)
- Ben Wallace Puts Expansive Goochland Mansion on the Market (eurweb.com)
- Man Surprises Girlfriend With Proposal During Drive-In Date (godtube.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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