🌱 How a revived 5th District race could change Powhatan’s voice in Congress

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In today's newsletter:

• How a revived 5th District race could change Powhatan’s voice in Congress

Also on today's calendar: The Nutcracker (Cast A) 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: Sunny much of the time, with a high of 42 and low of 25 degrees.
• Friday: Cold; afternoon snow showers, temps: high: 37, low: 30.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 45 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tom Perriello jumps into race for his former 5th District House seat (newsadvance.com) — Powhatan County is currently part of Virginia’s 5th Congressional District, where former U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello has announced he’s preparing to run again as Democrats eye a new congressional map. The race, tied to ongoing redistricting fights and statewide political maneuvering, could reshape who represents Powhatan in Washington after next year’s midterms.
   

📸 Around Powhatan

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Powhatan

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• Pines & Pints - Wreath Decorating Event at Crazy Rooster Brewing Co.
  Crazy Rooster Brewing Company, 1560 Oakbridge Dr, Powhatan
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• The Nutcracker (Cast A)
  Powhatan High School , 1800 Judes Ferry Rd , Powhatan
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• The Nutcracker
  Powhatan High School , 1800 Judes Ferry Rd , Powhatan
  11:00 am
• The Nutcracker (Cast B)
  Powhatan High School , 1800 Judes Ferry Rd , Powhatan
  11:00 am

Sunday December 14

• The Nutcracker (Cast B)
  Powhatan High School , 1800 Judes Ferry Rd , Powhatan
  12:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
  Powhatan County, VA Calendar , 3910 Old Buckingham Rd. , Powhatan
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Economic Development Authority Meeting- Re-Scheduled
  Powhatan County, VA Calendar , 3910 Old Buckingham Rd. , Powhatan
  6:00 pm
• Pines & Pints - Wreath Decorating Event at Crazy Rooster Brewing Co.
  Crazy Rooster Brewing Company , 1560 Oakbridge Dr , Powhatan
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Jack Frost Family Escape Room
  Ashland Branch Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Ashland Meeting Room B (Projector Side),
  11:00 am
• Let's Play Games!
  Goochland Branch Goochland Meeting Room,
  12:00 pm
• Goochland County Fire-Rescue Blood Drive
  Goochland County, VA Calendar , 1800 Sandy Hook Road , Goochland
  12:00 pm
• Play Mahjongg!
  Rockville Branch Rockville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Rockville Meeting Room B,
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Well the snow has influenced the BIRDS return.
  My three feeders are packed with birds waiting their turn. So glad they are back. I really missed them. (Nextdoor Anderson Hwy Business Park)
• Small white dog, intact male, looks a little bit like a Maltese but is definitely a mutt, young but not a puppy, very friendly but has either been missing for a while or severely neglected—-showed up at my home off cook rd the day prior to
  Thanksgiving. Thought I’d post here since animal control has not received any inquiries for a missing dog meeting this description and my other posts… (Nextdoor Ballsville)

• Powhatan County Public Schools posted a job opening for Potential Secondary Teacher in Powhatan. Apply here.
• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Cosmetics Cashier in Powhatan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Powhatan here.

🗞 Nearby News

Goochland

• Woman with over 20 years of local government experience named new director of economic development for Goochland County (wric.com)
• Richmond District: Drivers are advised to plan for extra time if travel is necessary (virginia.gov)

Cumberland

• Cumberland Farms Kicks Off '12 Days of Cumby's' Giveaway (cstoredecisions.com)
• Rail girls topple Beavers; girls host Unity Thursday (gazettextra.com)
• NVIDIA Corporation $NVDA Shares Acquired by Cumberland Partners Ltd (americanbankingnews.com)

Short Pump

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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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