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Make time for Italian Festival 2026 on the Durham Patch calendar

Hello Durham! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Italian Festival 2026 at St. George Church
- 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize at Long Island Sound
- Cruise Night at Wallingford Senior Center
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
- Sunday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
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★ Featured events ★
- Italian Festival 2026 →
St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St, Guilford
5:00 pm - 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize →
Long Island Sound, - Cruise Night →
Wallingford Senior Center, 238 Washington St, Wallingford
5:00 pm
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Thursday September 3
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Other local events
- Friday Night Live Music Series Featuring Bryan Titus at 1741 Pub & Grill →
1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
6:00 pm - Xfinity Presents: The Parent Trap ~ Free Outdoor Movie Night! →
Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
7:30 pm - Meet & Greet: Winnie-the-Pooh at Lyman Orchards →
Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
10:00 am - Saturday Morning Tarot & Oracle Gathering at The Red Barn! 🔮 📅 Every Saturday! — The Red Barn in Durham →
The Red Barn in Durham, 352 Main St, Durham
10:00 am - Oink & Om: Yoga Flow Class at Lyman Orchards →
Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
10:00 am - American Music and Hosting Event →
United Drive, United Dr, Durham
3:30 pm - Burgers, Beer & Line Dancing: Line Dancing Under the Tent at 1741 Pub & Grill →
1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
5:00 pm - Mixtape Match at 1741 Pub & Grill →
1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
6:00 pm - Setback at 1741 Pub & Grill →
1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
6:00 pm
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Wednesday September 2
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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