🌱 How one longtime leader helped shape modern Kilmarnock

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In today's newsletter:

• How one longtime leader helped shape modern Kilmarnock

Also on today's calendar: Merry Bookmas Party + Book Exchange and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and chilly, with a high of 42 and low of 27 degrees.
• Friday: A p.m. rain or snow shower, temps: high: 37, low: 30.
• Saturday: Not as cold with some sun, with a high of 47 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dr. Curtis H. Smith reflects on 30 years of community service (rrecord.com) — Kilmarnock residents get a look back at three decades of town growth through the service of longtime leader Dr. Curtis H. Smith, who helped guide projects like downtown revitalization, utility expansions, and Town Centre Park. The story traces his path from Rappahannock General Hospital’s first pharmacy director to vice mayor and key community figure.
   

📸 Around Kilmarnock

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kilmarnock

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• Merry Bookmas Party
  The Bookshelf on Church, 28 W Church St, Kilmarnock
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• Merry Bookmas Party + Book Exchange
  The Bookshelf on Church , 28 W Church St , Kilmarnock
  6:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Polar Express Family Engagement Event
  Lancaster Middle Kilmarnock, VA 22482
  8:45 am
• DJ Will (Music & Dancing) — Good Luck Cellars
  Good Luck Cellars , 1025 Goodluck Rd , Kilmarnock
  5:30 pm
• Kilmarnock Christmas Parade
  Lancaster Middle Kilmarnock, VA 22482
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Cars-N-Coffee
  That Damn Mary Brewing Company , 13 W Church St , Kilmarnock
  9:00 am
• Make Your Own Journal
  36 North Arts and Crafts , 36 N Main St , Kilmarnock
  10:00 am
• Salty Bob's Oyster & Seafood Co (Food Truck) — Good Luck Cellars
  Good Luck Cellars , 1025 Goodluck Rd , Kilmarnock
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Pottery on wheel
  The Tides Inn , 480 King Carter Dr , Irvington
  10:30 am
• YOGA Therapy
  Rishi Yoga & Wellness , 578 Chesapeake Dr , White Stone
  5:30 pm

Friday December 12

• Polar Express Family Engagement Event
  Lancaster County School District Weems, VA 22576
  8:45 am
• Ice Skating at Compass
  Compass Entertainment Complex , 100 Entertainment Dr , Irvington
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Kilmarnock Lighted Christmas Parade sponsored by Lancaster by the Bay Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Town of Kilmarnock in this Friday, December 12th.
  Here’s the details whether you prefer to be in town to watch or want to avoid entirely. Here’s the route & closures. (Nextdoor Kilmarnock)
• Looking for warehouse space in the vicinity of downtown Kilmarnock to rent.
  Approximately 1000-2000 square feet. Know of any space available? (Nextdoor Kilmarnock)

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Kilmarnock. Apply here.
• Lancaster County School District posted a job opening for Assistant Soccer Coach in Kilmarnock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kilmarnock here.

🗞 Nearby News

Yorktown

• Yorktown summit aims at addressing key affordability issues in Hampton Roads (13newsnow.com)
• Old-fashioned tree lot brings back customers and memories (dailypress.com)
• United States Air Force Thunderbirds performing Daytona 500 flyover (jayski.com)

Williamsburg

• ‘Working around the clock:' Santa takes over Busch Gardens for Christmas Town (wric.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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