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🌱 How Weaver’s breakthrough win over Saks could shape both teams’ seasons
Be sure to catch The Unknown Tour on the Saks Patch calendar
What's up Saks! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Weaver's breakthrough win over Saks could shape both teams' seasons
Also on today's calendar: BlackHawk at Oxford Performing Art Center.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 68.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Weaver looks to extend winning streak with homecoming victory (annistonstar.com) — Saks football fans just saw their team fall 35-18 at home to Weaver, giving Weaver's new head coach his first career win and sparking momentum for their upcoming homecoming game. Players and coaches say the comeback effort after third-quarter turnovers showed resilience, and they hope this victory becomes the foundation for a stronger season ahead. 
📸 Around Saks
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Saks
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★ Featured events ★
- The Unknown Tour →
Oxford Civic Center, 401 Mc Cullars Ln, Oxford
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- BlackHawk at Oxford Performing Art Center →
Oxford Performing Arts Center, 100 Choccolocco St #200, Oxford
7:00 pm - Tim Lovelace →
Oxford Performing Arts Center, 100 Choccolocco St #200, Oxford
7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Thursday October 22
📣 Saks Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Free Play at the Carver Community Center →
Anniston AL
5:00 pm - Dionne Warwick →
Oxford Performing Arts Center, 100 Choccolocco St #200, Oxford
7:00 pm - Book Launch of Leslie Harper Worthington's Newest Creation →
Romarin et Corbeaux, 1020 Noble Street, Anniston
5:00 pm - Swaziland Mission Trip (Interest Meeting) →
41 Mandy Lane, Anniston
11:50 am - Silent Book Club →
Romarin et Corbeaux, 1020 Noble Street, Anniston
4:30 pm - Destination Unknown (Student Ministry) →
41 Mandy Lane, Anniston
5:40 pm - Why Scientists Study Fish: Arcadis Presentation →
Anniston AL
5:30 pm - Stitch n' Bitch →
Romarin et Corbeaux, 1020 Noble Street, Anniston
6:00 pm - JIM DAWG PARKS - SOLO →
SOUTHERN ROOTS BAR & GRILL, 3805 ALABAMA HWY 202, ANNISTON
8:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Friday October 9
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🗞 Nearby News
Anniston
- On this day — September 30 (annistonstar.com)
- Jeremy Burkett Appointed Director of ALEA Department of Public Safety (calhounjournal.com)
- Silver Star Hero Reunited with Sniper Rifle (thearmorylife.com)
Alexandria
- Area Volleyball Roundup: Faith Christian Sweeps Trimatch; Alexandria, Oxford and Glencoe Clinch Hosting Rights (calhounjournal.com)
Ok Saks! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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