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🌱 When Molly Hatchet brings Southern rock to Ironstone Amphitheater
Murphys, California Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Murphys! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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- When Molly Hatchet brings Southern rock to Ironstone Amphitheater
Also on today's calendar: Live Music Upstairs and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Delightful with plenty of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 53 degrees.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 88, low: 59. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Molly Hatchet Sets Fall U.S. Tour Ahead of New LP 'Lost Horizon' (wearedanbury.com) — Murphys rock fans can look forward to Molly Hatchet hitting Ironstone Amphitheater on October 2 as part of their national fall tour. The band is supporting Lost Horizon, their first new album since 2010, with more than 15 U.S. dates and a refreshed lineup delivering classic Southern rock favorites alongside new songs. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Open Mic @ Murphys Irish Pub →
Murphys Irish Pub, 415 Main St, Murphys
6:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
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Other local events
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Live Music Upstairs →
Boyle MacDonald Wines, 448B Main St, Murphys
6:00 pm -
Oktoberfest @ Murphys Creek Park →
Murphys Community Park, 505 Algiers St, Murphys
11:00 am -
Foghat with Molly Hatchet →
Ironstone Amphitheatre, 1894 6 Mile Rd, Murphys
6:00 pm
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Friday October 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
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FFA/ML Fairgrounds- COLC Leadership Conference
Sonora High Sonora, CA 95370
7:30 am -
Back to School Night 6:00
Sonora High Sonora, CA 95370
6:00 pm -
Angels Camp Farmers Market →
Utica Park, 1055-933 S Main St, Angels Camp
4:30 pm -
Day in the Park Car Show →
Mountain Ranch Community Park, 7867 Whiskey Slide Rd, Mountain Ranch
9:00 am -
Fine Art Show 51st →
Columbia State Historic Park, 11259 Jackson St, Columbia
9:00 pm -
Seasons in the Woods Craft Fair →
Ebbetts Pass Community Center, 1445 Blagen Rd, Arnold
10:00 am -
Big Trees State Park - North Grove Guided Hike →
Calaveras Big Trees State Park, 1170 CA-4, Arnold
11:30 am -
Arnolds Angels Music Festival →
Brice Station Vineyards Tasting Room, 3353 CA-4, Murphys
4:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
Friday September 11
Saturday September 19
Saturday September 26
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
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- Hi all,
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- Gold Rush Charter School posted a job opening for Custodian/Maintenance in Sonora. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Sonora. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Murphys here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sonora
- Veterans Service Office moves to new location in Sonora (uniondemocrat.com)
- Wildcats bounce back from Week 1 loss, defeat Pacheco 49-8 (uniondemocrat.com)
San Andreas
- Major Bay Area earthquake risk increasing along San Andreas Fault, study finds (napavalleyregister.com)
- Week 2 preview: Calaveras vs. Balboa (calaverasenterprise.com)
- In What Ways Are We Not Prepared for the Big One? (gizmodo.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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