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🌱 The Queen of Soul - Aretha Franklin Tribute Concert and 10 more events

Also, don't miss Coffee with a Cop on the Oakland Park Patch calendar

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Cheers Oakland Park! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Coffee with a Cop
  • Storytime w/ BSO & Firefighters at Oakland Park Library at City Centennial Park
  • Tropic Supply N. Ft. Lauderdale: Regal Rexnord ECM Motor Solutions Lunch & Learn at Tropic Supply T2

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

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Heavy thunderstorms, with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 89, low: 75.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 76 degrees.

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Ok Oakland Park! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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