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🌱 Carmen's Crafting Corner and 10 more events

Be sure to catch City Commission Meeting - Budget Hearing on the Lake Wales Patch calendar

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Hello again Lake Wales! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • City Commission Meeting - Budget Hearing at Municipal Administration Building
  • Chair Yoga - 12 PM at Lake Wales, FL Calendar
  • American Mahjong Club - 2 PM at Lake Wales, FL Calendar

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 76.
  • Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 94 and low of 75 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If anyone is looking for a cleaner please feel free to message me, I am looking to build my client list!
    I have been cleaning homes for nearly 7 years and have many references. (Nextdoor Lincoln)
  • Anyone interested in brand new Target Women's Clothing?
    I have some left over. Giving it at a good price. Message me (Nextdoor West Lake Wales)
  • Alamo Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Foreman in Lake Wales. Apply here.
  • Lake Wales Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram posted a job opening for Parts Advisor in Lake Wales. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Wales here.

🗞 Nearby News

Winter Haven

  • Lane closure on southbound U.S. 17 in Winter Haven will start Sept. 9 (theledger.com)
  • Miss America goes to Miss Texas, topping field that included Ashlyn Mercier, Westborough officer (telegram.com)
  • Trump cuts agencies built to protect autistic kids (stltoday.com)

Haines City

  • 1600 Freedom St, Haines City, FL 33844 (zillow.com)

Ok Lake Wales! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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