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🌱 Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Screening and 10 more events

Be sure to catch Coast Central Credit Union Social Mixer on the Smith River Patch calendar

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Hello Smith River! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Screening at Howonquet Hall Community Center
  • Soccer Game @ Crescent Elk at Smith River Elementary
  • Comedy Night - Saturday, October 10th, 2026 at Lucky 7 Casino & Hotel

... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Delightful with sunshine, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Fog will lift in the morning, temps: high: 77, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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