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🌱 Gifford students explore a future on the moon—and in aviation

Gifford, Florida Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi there, Gifford! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Gifford students explore a future on the moon—and in aviation
  • More shade and new playgrounds welcome families at Victor Hart

Also on today's calendar: GYAC’s Mobile Food Pantry and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: Not as warm with a shower, temps: high: 77, low: 63.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 75 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• GYAC learns about NASA moon base mission, latest aviation tech at MAXPOWER expo (veronews.com) — Gifford Youth Achievement Center students got a close look at technology intended for a future moon base during a Kennedy Space Center aerospace expo last weekend. The visit built on their STEM studies with lunar exhibits and aviation simulators, while one 10th-grader shared his ambition to work with police drones.
   

• County cuts ribbon on new playgrounds, concession building at Victor Hart complex in Gifford (sebastiandaily.com) — Gifford families have new playgrounds, more shade and upgraded facilities at the Victor Hart Sr. Community Enhancement Complex following Monday's ribbon-cutting. Residents' requests helped shape the improvements, which include separate play areas for younger and older children, an accessible walkway, and a new concession and restroom building to support sports and community events.
   

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  • Vero Beach Sunset Saturday Concert Returns to Humiston Park Nov. 14 (yournews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Gifford

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