🌱 Why Hopewell’s fire marshal rushed to a Prince George park blaze

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Hopewell’s fire marshal rushed to a Prince George park blaze

Also on today's calendar: Doug Church and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 55 and low of 30 degrees.
• Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 55, low: 50.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and windy, with a high of 57 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Prince George looking into cause of major fire at Scott Park building (progress-index.com) — Hopewell’s fire marshal’s office helped Prince George crews battle a major fire that heavily damaged the concession stand at Scott Memorial Park late Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported, but damage is estimated at $140,000, and Prince George police are investigating the cause. Anyone with information is urged to contact Prince George Police.
   

📸 Around Hopewell

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hopewell

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Gaming at the Library
  Appomattox Regional Library- Hopewell Branch, 209 E Cawson St, Hopewell
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• HOPEWELL'S HOPE for HOLIDAYS RAFFLE
  Hopewell, VA Calendar , Facebook Live , Hopewell
  3:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Doug Church
  Beacon Theatre , 401 N Main St , Hopewell
  2:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Santa Brunch at Sunset Cove Dec 21, 2025 - 10AM
  Sunset Cove Wedding and Event Venue , 1100 Jordan Point Rd , Hopewell
  10:00 am

Tuesday December 23

• KEEP HOPEWELL BEAUTIFUL Meeting
  Hopewell, VA Calendar , Appomattox Regional Library - Hopewell Branch 209 E. Cawson St. , Hopewell
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 17

• Baby Artsplay!™ Drop-In @ Chester Library
  Chester Library - Chesterfield Public Library , 11800 Centre St , Chester
  10:30 am
• Workforce Wednesday Workshops – Interviewing Skills
  Virginia Career Works - Crater Region , 4300 Crossings Blvd , Prince George
  1:00 pm
• Nutrient Management Workshop — Virginia Cooperative Extension - Virginia State University
  VSU Randolph Farm , 4415 River Rd , Petersburg
  2:00 pm
• Prince George Royals vs Dinwiddie Middle School
  JEJ Moore Middle School , 11455 Prince George Dr , Disputanta
  5:00 pm
• The Great Family Mystery Game: Competitive Crime Solving
  Chester Library - Chesterfield Public Library , 11800 Centre St , Chester
  5:30 pm
• Fairy Gardens 101 - Chesterfield, VA 2025
  9501 Lori Rd , Chesterfield
  6:00 pm
• MTG Canadian Highlander
  Modern Table Top gaming , 15901 Rte 1 , South Chesterfield
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Season's Greetings Neighbors, my boy wondered off yesterday and may have lost his way home....
  if anyone seen or know of his whereabouts please contact me at 757-603-7659. Thanks in advance.@ (Nextdoor Ward 7)
• ⚠️ Contractor Scam Warning – Please Read
  I want to warn local contractors and service providers about a scam attempt I recently encountered. I was contacted by someone using the name Robert… (Nextdoor Hopewell Marina)

• AdvanSix posted a job opening for North Side Material Handler - Hopewell in Hopewell. Apply here.
• City of Hopewell Virginia posted a job opening for Gym Attendant in Hopewell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hopewell here.

🗞 Nearby News

Prince George

• Analysts spot rare opportunity in IREN's 47% collapse (rollingout.com)

Colonial Heights

• Officer saves man being attacked by dogs in Colonial Heights (wric.com)
• Heroes and Helpers Marks 10 Years of Giving Back (dvidshub.net)

Petersburg

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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