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🌱 When will Santa’s Big Red Express roll through Dublin streets?
Also, don't miss Ghost Hunt - St. Albans Sanatorium on the Dublin Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- When will Santa’s Big Red Express roll through Dublin streets?
- Which bands are taking NRCC’s Dublin stage this Saturday night?
Also on today's calendar: Pulaski InSpire hybrid gathering.
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- Thursday: Colder; morning snow showers, with a high of 31 and low of 25 degrees.
- Friday: Cloudy, p.m. snow showers, temps: high: 35, low: 30.
- Saturday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 40 and low of 22 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Santa's Big Red Express Rolls Through Pulaski County December 15–18 (pcpatriot.com) — Santa’s Big Red Express will roll through Dublin on Tuesday, Dec. 16, giving families a chance to wave from their porches as Santa passes by. The rolling celebration also visits Fairlawn, Pulaski, Draper, Snowville, and Hiwassee, with a live online Santa Tracker helping residents see when he’s nearing their neighborhood.
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• NRCC Concert Series presents Blue Tradition and New Ballard's Branch Bogtrotters (pcpatriot.com) — Dublin residents can enjoy a free bluegrass and old-time concert at New River Community College this Saturday, Dec. 13, at 6 p.m. in Edwards Hall. Blue Tradition and the New Ballard's Branch Bogtrotters will perform, with doors opening at 5 p.m. and donations accepted to support musicians’ travel costs.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dublin
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★ Featured events ★
- Ghost Hunt - St. Albans Sanatorium
St Albans Sanatorium, 6248 University Park Drive, Radford
5:30 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Pulaski InSpire hybrid gathering
InStill Mindfulness , 246 N Washington Ave Suite E , Pulaski
2:30 pm - Commission Meeting
Pulaski County Innovation Center , 6580 Valley Center Dr , Fairlawn
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Storytime for Littles
Radford, VA Calendar , 30 W. Main St. , Radford
10:00 am - Stitch Group
Radford, VA Calendar , 30 W. Main St. , Radford
11:00 am - Storytime for Bigs
Radford, VA Calendar , 30 W. Main St. , Radford
11:00 am - Salt Dough Ornament Decorating
Radford, VA Calendar , 30 W. Main St. , Radford
4:30 pm - Thursday 5:30PM Inner Radiance Yoga
644 W Main St , Radford
10:30 pm - Make Your Own Zine - Creative Club Art & Craft Workshop — FACNRV
Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley , 21 W Main St , Pulaski
10:30 am - Make Your Own Zine - Creative Club Art & Craft Workshop
Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley , 21 W Main St , Pulaski
10:30 am - Handcrafted Holiday Market - Glencoe Mansion
Radford, VA Calendar Radford, VA 24141
11:00 am - CommUNITY 5 Point Ear Acupuncture
The Whole You - Massage , Yoga & Wellness , Radford
11:00 am
Thursday December 11
Saturday December 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- New River Valley Community Services posted a job opening for Medication Aide- Fairview (Night shift 6p-6a) in Dublin. Apply here.
- Pulaski County Schools posted a job opening for Cross Country Coach - Boys in Pulaski. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dublin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pulaski
- Walker, Kenneth Elbert (nrvnews.com)
- Melton, Serita Hurst (nrvnews.com)
- Dwight Ruben Bond (pcpatriot.com)
Radford
- Radford Foundry revitalization progressing (wsls.com)
- Radford sweeps VHSL Class 2 volleyball honors (wsls.com)
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