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π± Hanover Christmas and 10 more events
Coming up on the Mechanicsville Patch calendar: Community Game Night

Good morning Mechanicsville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. βοΈ
Coming up on the calendar:
- Band Concert (with HHS Band) at Hanover High School
- Hanover Christmas
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 43 and low of 27 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and cold, temps: high: 38, low: 30.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 46 and low of 31 degrees.
πΈ Around Mechanicsville
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π Upcoming Events in Mechanicsville
β Featured events β
- Community Game Night
Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 7046 Cold Harbor Rd, Mechanicsville
6:00 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Band Concert (with HHS Band)
Hanover High School , 10307 Chamberlayne Rd , Mechanicsville
6:30 pm - Hanover Christmas
Camp Hanover , 3163 Parsleys Mill Rd , Mechanicsville
6:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Saturday December 13
π£ Mechanicsville Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- Season of Memories Seniors & Veterans βBack In The Dayβ Celebration!
Eastern Henrico Recreation Center , 1440 N Laburnum Ave , Richmond
10:00 am - Toddler Time
North Avenue Meeting Room
10:30 am - VGFOA Internal Controls
1401 N Laburnum Ave , Richmond
2:00 pm - Henrico Holiday Express 2025: Brookland & Fairfield
Eastern Henrico Recreation Center , 1440 N Laburnum Ave , Richmond
4:30 pm - FPA of Central Virginia Holiday Social- 12/11/25
Crafted , 4900-151 Libbie Mill E Blvd , Richmond
5:00 pm - Wrestling: V
Highland Springs High School
6:00 pm - Kreate with Kelli- Teen/Adult Paint Party- DRRC
Deep Run Park & Recreation Center , 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy , Richmond
5:00 pm - Lounge Fly: A Tribute to Stone Temple Pilots
The Canal Club , 1545 E Cary St , Richmond
8:00 pm - Indoor Track: B/V
St. Christopher's School
8:00 am
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I would like to give a big shout out to R H transport!
We had a vehicle slide into our yard last night durning the snow storm., and Rob was able to get the vehicle out! It s so refreshing to see that⦠(Nextdoor Highpoint Farms) - Wooo boy!!
Nothing raises my cortisol levels quite like mission impossible type jobs! This radiator is the only one on the top floor that doesnβt heat. Itβsβ¦ (Nextdoor Lee Davis/Pole Green)
- Hanover County Public Schools posted a job opening for Assistant Coach - Varsity Boys Lacrosse at Atlee High School in Mechanicsville. Apply here.
- Cold Stone Creamery posted a job opening for Crew Member in Mechanicsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mechanicsville here.
π Nearby News
Glen Allen
- Henrico Fur Finder: Dec. 10, 2025 (henricocitizen.com)
- Henrico Holiday Express Tour postponed Dec. 9 (henricocitizen.com)
- Critical Survey: Atlantic Union Bankshares (NASDAQ:AUB) versus SVB Financial Group (OTCMKTS:SIVBQ) (americanbankingnews.com)
Richmond
- Richmond extends deadline for feedback on major zoning overhaul, wants more voices heard (wric.com)
- Literary coach named Richmond Schools 2026 Teacher of the Year (wtvr.com)
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