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🌱 Jefferson Middle vs Viera Middle School and 10 more events

Also check out H&D Roadhouse Sunday Jam on the Merritt Island Patch calendar

Thursday August 27th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Merritt Island! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. β˜€οΈ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • H&D Roadhouse Sunday Jam at H & D Roadhouse
  • Jefferson Middle vs Viera Middle School
  • John McDonald (solo)

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌢 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a t-storm or two, temps: high: 92, low: 76.
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees.

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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Thursday August 27
  • (Women's Volleyball) Eastern Florida State College at Blinn College
    Eastern Florida State College Athletics 1519 Clearlake Rd, Cocoa, FL 32922
    6:00 pm
  • Friday August 28
  • (Women's Volleyball) Eastern Florida State College vs. Panola Col
    Eastern Florida State College Athletics Blinn Tournament
    9:00 am
  • (Women's Volleyball) Eastern Florida State College vs. Tyler Juni
    Eastern Florida State College Athletics Blinn Tournament
    5:00 pm
  • Saturday August 29
  • Rockledge Municipal Building - In Use β†’
    Rockledge, FL Calendar, 11 Orange Ave., Rockledge
  • (Women's Volleyball) Eastern Florida State College vs. Navarro Co
    Eastern Florida State College Athletics Blinn Tournament
    11:00 am
  • (Women's Volleyball) Eastern Florida State College vs. Trinity Va
    Eastern Florida State College Athletics Brenham
    4:00 pm
  • Sunday August 30
  • Deuterman Productions Presents "Pepper and The Movement High Tide Summer Tour" β†’
    Cocoa Calendar, 401 Riveredge Blvd., Cocoa
    5:30 pm
  • Monday August 31
  • (Men's Golf) Wallace State Fall Invitational
    Eastern Florida State College Athletics Culman, AL
  • Tuesday September 1
  • Planning Commission β†’
    Rockledge, FL Calendar, 1600 Huntington Ln., Rockledge
    6:00 pm

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Who do you call for cement driveway repair?
    Would pavers last longer and be a better investment in the long run? (Nextdoor Diana Shores)
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Kitchen Designer in Merritt Island. Apply here.
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Merritt Island. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merritt Island here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Cocoa Beach

Rockledge

  • Rockledge man thankful to be alive after lightning sends massive tree shards through house (fox35orlando.com)

Cape Canaveral

  • An 'almost blood moon' will soon light up the night sky (charlotteobserver.com)
  • ⁠Their finances were tough. Then came 'insane' back-to-school costs (omaha.com)

Ok Merritt Island! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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