🌱 Patch AM: See how New Port Richey volunteers stepped up for local veterans

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

In today's newsletter:

• See how New Port Richey volunteers stepped up for local veterans
• Why New Port Richey joined a nationwide protest over AI data centers

Also on today's calendar: NCOS Annual Orchid Auction and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 80.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Doubling down to serve veterans: DAV Community Impact Day 2026 (dav.org) — Local DAV Chapter 4 members in New Port Richey pitched in on DAV Community Impact Day by painting a veteran's house, one of many volunteer projects nationwide. The story highlights how chapters across the country, from Nebraska to Texas, honored veterans through hands-on service, with national support from Sinclair's media campaign and donation.
   

• What it looks like to live next to a sprawling data center (usatoday.com) — New Port Richey briefly enters the national spotlight in a photo series on the boom in data centers, with residents protesting AI data center expansion outside Peace Hall during a coordinated nationwide action. The images show how similar fights are unfolding from Virginia to California as communities question the impact of massive facilities on neighborhoods, power use, and water supplies.
   

📸 Around New Port Richey

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Port Richey

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 21
• Rated 'M' for MAGIC 18+ Comedy Magic Show (New Port Richey) →
  Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 22
• NCOS Annual Orchid Auction →
  Homosassa Lions Club, 3705 S Indiana Ave, Homosassa
  11:00 am
Sunday August 23
• Community Votes, Local Talent Wins: Richey Suncoast Theatre Announces 3rd Annual Tommy Awards →
  Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• New Port Richey Business Exchange →
  Seafire Grill, 4927 US-19, New Port Richey
  11:30 am
Friday August 28
• JPG - Parent's Night Out for ages 5-12 - New Port Richey, FL 2026 →
  James P. Gills Family YMCA, 8411 Photonics Dr, New Port Richey
  6:00 pm
• The Mighty Van Halen Sound Returns to New Port Richey →
  Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• The Social NPR →
  The Social NPR, 5650 Main St, New Port Richey
  9:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• BLS CPR Training New Port Richey Tuesday September 15th 11:00 am →
  In-Pulse CPR, 7115 US-19, New Port Richey
  11:00 am
• BLS CPR Training New Port Richey Tuesday September... →
  In-Pulse CPR, 7115 US-19, New Port Richey
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• 08-20-2026 Selecting and Planting Trees - Right Plant, Right Place →
  South Holiday Library, 4649 Mile Stretch Dr, Holiday
  6:30 pm
• 08-20-2026 Selecting and Planting Trees - Right... →
  South Holiday Library, 4649 Mile Stretch Dr, Holiday
  6:30 pm
Saturday August 22
• Detroit Mike &Trey Wanvig Dynamic Duo Live... →
  Tarpon Springs Distillery, 605 N Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs
  6:30 pm
• Trey Wanvig & Detroit Mike Duo Live@ Tarpon... →
  Tarpon Springs Distillery, 605 N Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Updates of Winston since the neuter!
  He's all repaired and ready to tackle challenges the world gives him. (Nextdoor Colonial Hills)
• It's gonna be hot.
  Please be mindful of your pups feet. If you walk your dog on the HOT sidewalk or street take off YOUR shoes and socks during your walk. (Nextdoor Oldfield)

• Planet Fitness, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Overnight Closer in New Port Richey. Apply here.
• CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in New Port Richey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Port Richey here.

🗞 Nearby News

Port Richey

• Ayr Wellness Patient Advocate Part-Time in Port Richey, FL (mlive.com)
• Incumbent Lisa Yeager leads in Pasco Commission race (tampabay.com)

Tarpon Springs

• Bay Breeze vessel arrives in Pinellas County for future PSTA ferry service (masstransitmag.com)
• Tarpon Springs industrial accident: Family remembers Army veteran (fox13news.com)
• Dave Eggers wins reelection for Pinellas County Commission (tampabay.com)

Ok New Port Richey! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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