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🌱 Hastings' new library opens Friday on Main Street

Hastings, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Hastings! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Hastings' new library opens Friday on Main Street
  • Remembering Christopher Lee Barkley, 65, of Green Cove Springs

Also on today's calendar: Jacksonville Chocolate and Coffee Festival and 2 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Variable clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where a 1937 landmark crumbled, Hastings' new library and community center opens its doors Friday (sjcitizen.com) — Hastings' new library and community center opens Friday at 401 N. Main St., with a public dedication at 9 a.m. Built on the former 1937 community center site, it brings books, meeting space and county social services together. Library materials won't come due or accrue late fees during this week's move.
   

• Christopher Lee Barkley (claytodayonline.com) — Christopher Lee Barkley of Green Cove Springs, whose son Chester lives in Hastings, died October 30 at 65. A longtime semi-truck driver and Alabama football fan, he is remembered for his devotion to his children and grandchildren. A celebration of life will be announced later.
   

📸 Around Hastings

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hastings

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★ Featured events ★

    Thursday November 12
  • Babytime with Ms. Jane →
    Hastings Branch | St. Johns County Public Library System, 400 Harris St, Hastings
    10:15 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Scooter's Coffee posted a job opening for Barista in Palatka. Apply here.
  • Falcon Farms Inc posted a job opening for Merchandising - Floral (Single Location) Palatka II, FL in Palatka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hastings here.

🗞 Nearby News

Palatka

St. Augustine Beach

  • ‘We don't have a lot of fluff': St. Augustine Beach mayor says city could lose over $1M by 2028 due to Amendment 3 (news4jax.com)

Ok Hastings! 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: "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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