🌱 Lightning death in Celebration raises urgent questions about storm safety here

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In today's newsletter:

• Lightning death in Celebration raises urgent questions about storm safety here

Also on today's calendar: Happy Stitchers and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-shower, temps: high: 89, low: 74.
• Thursday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Michigan native is sixth person killed by lightning strike this year in Florida days after couple survived one (themorningsun.com) — A 20-year-old Disney College Program participant was killed by lightning on a walking path behind a hotel in Celebration, underscoring Florida's reputation as the nation's lightning capital. His death, the sixth lightning fatality statewide this year, has prompted renewed safety reminders about seeking shelter quickly when storms approach and monitoring weather apps closely while outdoors.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Celebration

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 16
• Friends Day - All Classes →
  Gracie Barra Celebration, 1420 Celebration Blvd, Ste 108, Celebration

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Happy Stitchers →
  690 Building, 690 Celebration Avenue, Celebration
  1:00 pm
• Health →
  690 Building, 690 Celebration Avenue, Celebration
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Poker →
  690 Building, 690 Celebration Avenue, Celebration
  9:30 am
• Bridge →
  690 Building, 690 Celebration Avenue, Celebration
  12:00 pm
• Bridge – Lessons →
  690 Building, 690 Celebration Avenue, Celebration
  3:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Paint and Sip →
  660 Dumont Street, Kissimmee
• Lunch Bunch →
  690 Building, 690 Celebration Avenue, Celebration
  11:30 am
Saturday September 19
• Celebration's Health & Wellness Expo presented by Experience Kissimmee →
  Lakeside Park in Celebration, 631 Sycamore Street, Celebration
• Health and Wellness Expo →
  Lake Side Park, 631 Sycamore Street, Celebration
  9:00 am
Sunday September 20
• Celebration Farmers Market →
  Celebration Town Center, 701 Front Street, Celebration
  10:00 am
Monday September 21
• Dominoes →
  690 Building, 690 Celebration Avenue, Celebration
  10:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Lake Buena Vista

• Disney animation attraction returns to Hollywood Studios after a decade (wftv.com)
• 4 Cedar Point roller coasters recognized among best in the world by 2026 Golden Ticket Awards: See which rides made the list (wkyc.com)
• Disney is replacing two Space Mountains in 2027, in Tokyo and Paris (piratesandprincesses.net)

Kissimmee

• Sixteen Couples to Say 'I Do' During Halloween Wedding Ceremony at Historic Osceola Courthouse (positivelyosceola.com)

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-- 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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