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🌱 Why a New River worker allegedly torched his former workplace
And on the New River Patch calendar - The "Dolly" Dinner

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In today's newsletter:
- Why a New River worker allegedly torched his former workplace
Also on today's calendar: Bare Buns Desert Run and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
- Wednesday: Periods of sun with a shower, temps: high: 82, low: 67.
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• MORONS IN THE NEWS: Man Set Fire to His Workplace After Being Fired Over Bikini Photos – 106.3 The Groove (1063thegroove.com) — An arson case in New River is drawing attention after a 23-year-old former employee allegedly snuck into the Three Bars Feed and Tack store at night and set fire to its hay supply, causing about $60,000 in damage. No one was injured, but the man, fired weeks earlier over inappropriate bikini barista photos taken in a company truck, now faces arson, burglary, and criminal damage charges.
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The Bearded Barber, 3434 West Anthem Way, New River
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Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- Freshman Football vs Ridge
Boulder Creek High Anthem, AZ 85086
5:00 pm - Varsity Football vs Ridge
Boulder Creek High Anthem, AZ 85086
6:00 pm - Bare Buns Desert Run →
Shangrai La, 44444 Shangrai La Lane, New River
8:00 am - Halloween Murder in Jackson →
43011 North 7th Avenue, New River
5:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Saturday October 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tai Chi - Qigong for Everyone! →
Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N School House Rd., Cave Creek
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Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N School House Rd., Cave Creek
10:30 am - Tech Help - Library Apps, Electronic Devices, and More! →
Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N School House Rd., Cave Creek
12:00 pm - Informal MahJongg - Unsupervised Play →
Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N School House Rd., Cave Creek
1:00 pm - HAPPY HOUR →
Harold's Corral, 6895 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek
2:00 pm - Girls Volleyball
Peoria High School Peoria, AZ 85380
4:00 pm - Girls Flag Football
Peoria High School Peoria, AZ 85380
4:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Patrón, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in New River. Apply here.
- CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa posted a job opening for Server - PM Shift (Full-Time) in Carefree. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New River here.
🗞 Nearby News
Anthem
- MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Risk of flooding as rain returns to Arizona (abc15.com)
Cave Creek
- Tell your friends that event season is here (citysuntimes.com)
- Court Filings Reveal Details In Lawsuit Against Former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Over Bodyguard Affair (tampafp.com)
- Phoenix monsoon season winds down with rain, cooler temperatures (ktar.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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