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🌱 How will Bethel respond when they visit Babson Park Saturday?
Also check out Fort Meade - Story Time & Activity on the Babson Park Patch calendar
Good day Babson Park! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Bethel respond when they visit Babson Park Saturday?
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-shower, temps: high: 90, low: 74.
- Thursday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• No. 2 Keiser Tops Wildcats in McKenzie (mckenziebanner.com) — Babson Park will host Bethel University's next football matchup this Saturday, when the Wildcats travel to face Webber International University. Bethel is coming off a 48-7 loss to No. 2 Keiser, which dominated time of possession and rushing yards despite several standout passing plays from the Wildcats' offense. 
📸 Around Babson Park
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fort Meade - Story Time & Activity
Fort Meade Public Library, 75 E Broadway St, Fort Meade
10:00 am - Lakeland Kelly Branch - Preschool Storytime
Kelly Branch Library, 404 Imperial Blvd suite 1, Lakeland
10:15 am - Bartow - The Card Society
Lake Wales Public Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow
10:30 am - Winter Haven Main_Tuesday Book Club
Lake Wales Public Library, 290 Cypress Garden Lane, Lake Wales
4:00 pm - Bartow - Intro to Word
Lake Wales Public Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow
4:00 pm - Virtual Author Talk_Priya Parker
Lake Wales Public Library, 290 Cypress Garden Lane, Lake Wales
4:00 pm - Mulberry_Pop Up Literacy
Lake Wales Public Library, 290 Cypress Garden Lane, Lake Wales
4:15 pm - Dundee - Snail Friend Craft - All Day Drop-In
Dundee Public Library, 202 E Main St, Dundee - Bartow - Homeschool Hour
Lake Wales Public Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow
10:00 am - Fort Meade - Inspirational Reads Book Club - Adults
Fort Meade Public Library, 75 E Broadway St, Fort Meade
10:00 am - Winter Haven Main_ Bookish Craft Series
Lake Wales Public Library, 290 Cypress Garden Lane, Lake Wales
3:00 pm - Bartow - Full Steam Ahead
Bartow Public Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow
4:30 pm
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (03035) in Lake Wales. Apply here.
- Alamo Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Maintenance Supervisor in Lake Wales. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Babson Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Frostproof
- Trial underway in 2020 Polk triple murder case (fox13news.com)
- Which high school alumni from Polk County area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Sept. 14? (polktimes.com)
Lake Wales
- New Downtown Apartments Rising Rapidly in Lake Wales (lakewalesnews.net)
- Polk County initiative to transform State Road 60 into tourist destination (baynews9.com)
Winter Haven
- For Winter Haven builder of SouthState HQ, it's family before business (theledger.com)
- Squarepoint Ops LLC Takes $2.84 Million Position in SouthState Bank Corporation $SSB (marketbeat.com)
Ok Babson Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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