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Greetings DeLand! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much more will DeLand families soon pay for cleaner drinking water?
  • Want to show your art alongside DeLand's newest featured clay artist?
  • Thinking about a pet? Adoption fees are waived in DeLand this week.

Also on today's calendar: GMF Online Auction and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 73.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• DeLand hikes water fees to upgrade equipment, filter out 'forever chemicals' (beacononlinenews.com) — DeLand residents will see their water and sewer bills rise starting October 1 as the city begins a series of annual rate hikes to fund major system upgrades and remove PFAS "forever chemicals" from drinking water. Over five years, typical monthly bills and new-connection fees will climb significantly to help pay for new treatment equipment, expanded capacity, and replacement of aging pipes and plants.
   

• Whimsical clay artist named by West Volusia Artists as the October Artist of the Month (beacononlinenews.com) — A DeLand clay artist known for whimsical "Fae" figures has been named West Volusia Artists' October Artist of the Month, with his work now on display at ArtWorks in Downtown DeLand. Local artists of all levels are invited to join the West Volusia Artists club, which meets twice monthly at the Wayne G. Sanborn Activity Center to share demos, outings, and creative support.
   

• Volusia Animal Shelter Celebrating 1 Year with Waived Adoption Fees (newsdaytonabeach.com) — DeLand pet lovers can adopt animals with no fees October 1–3 as the Volusia County Animal Shelter on East International Speedway Boulevard celebrates its first year in operation. The county-run facility, which serves DeLand and surrounding areas, has already helped hundreds of animals find homes, reunite with owners, or receive safe shelter during cruelty investigations and family crises.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dottie's made the florals for my Husbands Memorial service.
    I was absolutely so pleased! They were beautiful and worked just as we had discussed. I had the center piece designed for his favorite Train Engine… (Nextdoor Cross Creek)
  • As a corollary to my wood floor, nightmare and 2 Men and a Truck… I give the highest recommendation to House Doctors out of Orlando
    Not only was it a professionally done job, but it was done in a very clean fashion, there was very little sawdust, there was great communication, and… (Nextdoor Glenwood)
  • RaceTrac posted a job opening for Shift Manager - (RT535) in Deland. Apply here.
  • Circle K posted a job opening for Telephone Customer Service Representative in Deland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near DeLand here.

🗞 Nearby News

Orange City

  • What is a 'firenado?' Viral video captures fire tornado phenomenon in Florida (9news.com)
  • Florida Man Found With Knife In His Neck Convicted After Armed Standoff With Police Officer At Bank (tampafp.com)
  • Rodent activity found in 3 Daytona-area restaurants, 1 closes (bradenton.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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