🌱 See how East Palatka’s Austin Black ranked on the river

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In today's newsletter:

• See how East Palatka's Austin Black ranked on the river

Also on today's calendar: HallowRamaCon and 1 more event.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Breezy with periods of sun, temps: high: 90, low: 73.
• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Green Cove Springs' Morgan Plays Shell Game, Wins at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at St. Johns River (thebasscast.com) — An East Palatka angler, Austin Black, placed fifth in a major bass tournament on the St. Johns River, weighing in 10 fish at over 42 pounds. The two-day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament in Palatka highlighted strong showings from several Northeast Florida anglers and set the stage for regional qualifiers heading to a larger championship later this fall.
   

📸 Around East Palatka

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Palatka

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• Swing, Savor & Swoon: A Jazz Brunch Affair featuring "Swing & A Miss" →
  Larimer Arts Center, 216 Reid St, Palatka
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 18
• Sunset Cruises →
  Palatka, FL Calendar, Palatka City Dock 301 River Street, Palatka
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Morning Cruises →
  Palatka, FL Calendar, Palatka City Docks 301 River Street, Palatka
  10:00 am
Saturday October 10
• HallowRamaCon →
  Putnam County Fairgrounds, 118 Fairgrounds Rd, East Palatka
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 15
• Special Magistrate Meeting →
  BOCC Board Room, 2509 Crill Ave, Palatka
  9:00 am
Wednesday September 16
• Sheriff's Office Meeting →
  Putnam County Government Complex, 2509 Crill Ave, Palatka
  10:00 am
Thursday September 17
• Animal Services Advisory Board Meeting →
  BOCC Board Room, 2509 Crill Ave, Palatka
  9:00 am
Monday September 21
• Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting →
  Palatka, FL Calendar, 201 N 2nd Street 201 N 2nd StreetCity of, Palatka
  5:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Board of County Commissioners Meeting →
  Putnam County Government Complex (Suite 100), 2509 Crill Ave, Suite 100, Palatka
  9:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Embroidery Club →
  Miss D's Quilt Shop, 305 St. John's Ave, Palatka
  10:00 am
Monday October 5
• Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting →
  Administration Conference Room (Suite 200), 2509 Crill Ave, Suite 200, Palatka
  4:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Waterways & Trails →
  Planning & Development Conference Room (Suite 300), 2509 Crill Ave, Suite 300, Palatka
  11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Walmart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Palatka. Apply here.
• KFC posted a job opening for Cook in Palatka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Palatka here.

🗞 Nearby News

Palatka

• Today in History – Sept. 14 (palatkadailynews.com)
• Fired fire captain, union president granted return (palatkadailynews.com)

Crescent City

• Volleyball Recap: EVIE MEEKS Leads Bronson to Win (maxpreps.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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