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Sep 17, 2026 12:22 AM AKDT
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ALASKA APPLE FESTIVAL at Common Ground Alaska Farmstead
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Thursday: Cloudy, with a high of 58 and low of 45 degrees. Friday: Occasional rain, mainly early, temps: high: 52, low: 42. Saturday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 52 and low of 41 degrees. 📸 Around Big Lake
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🗓 Events Nearby Thursday September 17 CANCELED - Airport Advisory Commission meeting → Friday September 18 Mixer: #RetroTechnoWrap-Up → Rare Character Whiskey Tasting Weekends of Whiskey Dinner → Saturday September 19 Mat-Su Valley Health Fair - Pre-registration Required → Mat-Su Valley Health Fair – Pre-registration Required → Sepember Ladies Only Health and Wellness Retreat → Coffee with a Veteran at Black Birch Books GWCC State House, Senate, and Gubernatorial Candidates Forum Monday September 21 Early Voting – October 6, 2026, Regular City Election → AKtive Soles Happy Run → Tuesday September 22 MyHouse "Morning Meeting with the Mayor" Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself ! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)Submit it here!
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