🌱 Why a convicted thief avoided prison to repay a Parksley victim

Good morning to you Parksley! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a convicted thief avoided prison to repay a Parksley victim

Also on today's calendar: Jane Austen Tea Party and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Windy; morning snow, up to 1", with a high of 38 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 33, low: 23.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 41 and low of 29 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Man freed to pay restitution (shoredailynews.com) — A man has been given suspended prison terms so he can work and repay more than $30,000 in restitution, including for stealing from a Parksley resident’s property. The judge warned that if he fails to pay or reoffends, he could face significant prison time under the lengthy suspended sentences and probation conditions.
   

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📸 Around Parksley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Parksley

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 16

• Teen Gaming Tuesdays
  Eastern Shore Public Library, 24313 Bennett St, Parksley
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Jane Austen Tea Party
  Eastern Shore Public Library , 24313 Bennett St , Parksley
  4:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Family Movie Night
  Eastern Shore Public Library , 24313 Bennett St , Parksley
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Teen Gaming Tuesdays
  Eastern Shore Public Library , 24313 Bennett St , Parksley
  5:00 pm

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📣 Parksley Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 14

• Holiday Cookie Decorating & Gingerbread House Showcase
  Tides Coastal Kitchen , Delta Hotels by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront Suites , 2800 Shore Dr , Virginia Beach
  12:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Planning Commission Meeting — Town of Accomac VA
  Town Hall of Accomac , 23367 Front St , Accomac
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Lecture: Vive Les Santos Nativity Scenes.
  Eastern Shore Public Library , 24313 Bennett St , Parksley
  6:00 pm
• Town Council Meeting — Town of Accomac VA
  Town Hall of Accomac , 23367 Front St , Accomac
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• StoryWalk: I Promise at Bayside Area Library (Virginia Beach)
  Bayside Area Library , 936 Independence Blvd , Virginia Beach
  10:00 am
• Pawsitive Reading at Bayside Area Library (Virginia Beach)
  Bayside Area Library , 936 Independence Blvd , Virginia Beach
  5:00 pm
• Pawsitive Reading
  Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library , 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd , Virginia Beach
  5:15 pm
• Kempsville, Bayside, Kellam, Landstown, Tallwood, and First Colonial
  Kempsville High School , 5194 Chief Trail , Virginia Beach
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in PARKSLEY, VA S00481 in Parksley. Apply here.
• Perdue Farms, Inc posted a job opening for Food Safety/Quality Assurance Manager in Accomac. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parksley here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Chincoteague

• Belle Haven man gets three years for sexual battery of child (shoredailynews.com)

Yorktown

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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