🌱 Coffee without the conversation and 10 more events

Hi there, Ladonia! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Home Depot Cruise-in
• Coffee without the conversation

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 72.
• Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.

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📸 Around Ladonia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ladonia

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday July 18

• Home Depot Cruise-in →
  The Home Depot, 3784 US-431, Phenix City
  4:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 8

• Coffee without the conversation →
  Phenix City Russell County Library, 1501 17th Ave, Phenix City
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday July 15

• Preschool Story Hour
  Phenix City-Russell County Public Library Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
  9:00 am
• Teen Summer Reading Program
  Phenix City-Russell County Public Library Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
  2:00 pm

Thursday July 16

• BID: 2026-01 Ford F150 Truck
  City of Phenix Council Chambers, 1111 Broad St., Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
  9:00 am
• Summer Reading Finale!
  Phenix City-Russell County Public Library Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
  1:00 pm
• Downtown Redevelopment Authority Meeting
  City of Phenix Public Safety Building, 1111 Broad Street, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
  2:00 pm

Friday July 17

• Summer Reading: Movie Matinee
  Phenix City-Russell County Public Library Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
  1:00 pm
• The Core: A H.O.R.D.E. Festival Revival at the Phenix City Amphitheater
  City of Phenix Phenix City Amphitheater, 508 Dillingham St., Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
  7:00 pm

Saturday July 18

• Family Fun & Games
  Phenix City-Russell County Public Library Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
  9:00 am
• Adult Summer Program: Color & Craft
  Phenix City-Russell County Public Library Phenix City – Russell County Library, 1501 17th Avenue, Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
  1:00 pm

Monday July 20

• City Council Work Session
  City of Phenix Council Chambers, 1111 Broad St., Phenix City, AL, 36867, United States
  2:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Phenix City

• Dodgers Draft Former Central Star Caleb Johnson (wrbl.com)

Smiths Station

• Alabama shut out for Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game (al.com)

Opelika

• Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville visits Opelika for state Sheriffs Association's annual summer conference (wrbl.com)
• 318 Summer St, Opelika, AL 36804 (zillow.com)
• 3221 LOT 51 Hamlet Dr #51, Opelika, AL 36801 (redfin.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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