🌱 5th Annual Fungi Fest @ Rum 138 and 10 more events

Hello Fort White! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Rum 138 Sunday Funday and Farmers Market at Rum 138
• 5th Annual Fungi Fest @ Rum 138 at Rum 138

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 70.
• Monday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort White

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20

• Rum 138 Sunday Funday and Farmers Market →
  Rum 138, 2070 SW County Road 138, Ft. White
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 17

• 5th Annual Fungi Fest @ Rum 138 →
  Rum 138, 2070 Southwest County Road 138, Fort White

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 19

• City of Alachua Farmers Market on Main →
  Main Street Alachua, 15000 Bob Hitchcock's Main St., Alachua
  9:00 am
• The Candle Bar at MUSE →
  MUSE Candles + Home Fragrances, 124 NW Veterans Street, Lake City
  10:00 am
• Sensory Saturday
  Branford Public Library, 703 NW Suwannee Avenue, Branford
  11:00 am
• Rentz McGuire Corn Maze →
  Rentzville, 6365 SW County Rd 242, Lake City
  11:00 am
• High Springs Historical Society Museum →
  High Springs Historical Society Museum, 23760 NW 187th Ave., High Springs
  11:00 am
• Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones with Dr Jules'... →
  Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S Main St, Gainesville
  2:00 pm
• whitedoghowl: Oktoberfest @ Halpatter’s →
  Halpatter Brewing Company, 264 NE Hernando Ave, Lake City
  6:00 pm
• Josh Nettles Live at The Tavern →
  The Tavern Ribs & Rolls, 2888 SW Main Blvd, Lake City
  7:00 pm
• LIVE Music at Cooper's Hideout →
  Cooper’s Hideout, 2102 SE Baya Drive, Lake City
  7:30 pm
• South Street Rock Band Live at Cooper’s Hideout →
  Cooper’s Hideout, 2102 SE Baya Dr, Lake City
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I am new to the CNC environment.
  I have a Sienci Long Mill MK2 30x30. I have it all set up but I can't get my z-axis to function. I'm looking for someone that can help me fix that… (Nextdoor SW Roanoke Terrace)

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in High Springs. Apply here.
• Sandvik, Inc. posted a job opening for Shipping Coordinator in Alachua. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort White here.

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🗞 Nearby News

High Springs

• High Springs raises tax rate, keeps police and fire (alachuacountytoday.com)
• Newberry Launches Free Naloxone Distribution Program (alachuacountytoday.com)
• Area cities set tentative millage rates as final 2026-27 budget votes approach (mainstreetdailynews.com)

Alachua

• Alachua County Senior Volunteer Programs join nationwide AmeriCorps celebration (alachuachronicle.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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