Community Corner
🌱 See how East Palatka’s Austin Black ranked on the river
Make time for Swing, Savor & Swoon: A Jazz Brunch Affair featuring "Swing & A Miss" on the East Palatka Patch calendar
Hello again East Palatka! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
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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- 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 ★
- Swing, Savor & Swoon: A Jazz Brunch Affair featuring "Swing & A Miss" →
Larimer Arts Center, 216 Reid St, Palatka
2:00 pm
Sunday September 20
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Other local events
- Sunset Cruises →
Palatka, FL Calendar, Palatka City Dock 301 River Street, Palatka
7:30 pm - Morning Cruises →
Palatka, FL Calendar, Palatka City Docks 301 River Street, Palatka
10:00 am - HallowRamaCon →
Putnam County Fairgrounds, 118 Fairgrounds Rd, East Palatka
11:00 am
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Saturday October 10
📣 East Palatka Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Special Magistrate Meeting →
BOCC Board Room, 2509 Crill Ave, Palatka
9:00 am - Sheriff's Office Meeting →
Putnam County Government Complex, 2509 Crill Ave, Palatka
10:00 am - Animal Services Advisory Board Meeting →
BOCC Board Room, 2509 Crill Ave, Palatka
9:00 am - Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting →
Palatka, FL Calendar, 201 N 2nd Street 201 N 2nd StreetCity of, Palatka
5:00 pm - Board of County Commissioners Meeting →
Putnam County Government Complex (Suite 100), 2509 Crill Ave, Suite 100, Palatka
9:00 am - Embroidery Club →
Miss D's Quilt Shop, 305 St. John's Ave, Palatka
10:00 am - Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting →
Administration Conference Room (Suite 200), 2509 Crill Ave, Suite 200, Palatka
4:00 pm - Waterways & Trails →
Planning & Development Conference Room (Suite 300), 2509 Crill Ave, Suite 300, Palatka
11:30 am
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Thursday October 8
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
- 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)
Ok East Palatka! 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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