🌱 Patch AM: How a Panama City shark attack victim’s fundraiser passed $158,000

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

In today's newsletter:

• How a Panama City shark attack victim's fundraiser passed $158,000
• Panama City and Chipley families remember veteran Donald Lee Sellers
• Can Arnold volleyball finally end its 10-year district title drought?

Also on today's calendar: Panama City A Cappella Chorus and 6 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Jody G.!

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 95 and low of 81 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 94, low: 79.
• Thursday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 99 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. GoFundMe for Panama City shark attack victim raises $158,000 (newsherald.com) — A Panama City-based Navy civilian is recovering after a serious shark attack in St. Andrew Bay near Naval Support Activity Panama City, and neighbors have already donated more than $158,000 through GoFundMe. The funds will help cover extensive medical care, rehab, travel, and living costs so the family can focus on long-term healing and recovery.
   

2. Donald Lee Sellers Obit (chipleybugle.com) — Family and friends in Chipley and Panama City are mourning 83-year-old Donald Lee Sellers, a highly decorated U.S. Army veteran whose service included a combat tour in Vietnam. Loved ones plan full military funeral honors, with final arrangements through Brown's Funeral Home and additional service details to be announced.
   

3. Arnold volleyball seeks to break decade-long district title drought (mypanhandle.com) — Just across the bridge in Panama City Beach, Arnold High's volleyball team is gearing up to end a decade-long district title drought under new head coach Wayne Risinger. With only two seniors and several rising underclassmen, key position battles and a wide-open libero spot should make this season especially interesting for Bay County fans.
   

4. Registration for FWC's School Fishing Program opens soon (wfla.com) — Panama City–area teachers, parents, and coaches can soon register school fishing clubs through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, with sign-ups opening Thursday at 8 a.m. The program supplies curriculum on ethical angling and conservation, plus limited physical materials and fishing gear for early registrants through September 30.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Panama City

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Tuesday August 18
• Panama City A Cappella Chorus →
  Parker Global Methodist Church, 908 S. Tyndall Parkway, PC
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
• Pre-K Parent Social →
  Panama City, FL Calendar, 320 North Kraft Ave, Panama City
  10:30 am
• Card Club →
  Panama City, FL Calendar, 722 E 9th Ct., Panama City
  2:00 pm
• Dream Builders at MLK →
  Panama City, FL Calendar, 705 E 14th Ct., Panama City
  3:00 pm
• Intro to Sound & Recording →
  Panama City, FL Calendar, 705 E 14th Ct., Panama City
  4:00 pm
• CRA Board Virtual Workshop →
  Panama City, FL Calendar Panama City, FL 32402
  4:30 pm
• PC Art Club →
  Panama City, FL Calendar, 3504 West 15th Street, Panama City
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• PC Senior Living →
  Panama City, FL Calendar, 722 East 9th Court, Panama City
  9:00 am
• Tot N' Play - Oakland Terrace →
  City of Panama City Public Events Oakland Terrace Clubhouse - 1900 W 11th St Panama City FL 32401
  9:30 am

🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• Planning Board Meeting (Potential) →
  Callaway City Hall Meetings Callaway Arts & Conference Center - 500 Callaway Park Way Callaway FL 32404
  5:00 pm
• Spanish Club Social
  A Crawford Mosley H.S. Lynn Haven, FL 32444
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
• PLC Group Meetings
  A Crawford Mosley H.S. Lynn Haven, FL 32444
  7:35 am
• Gardening Club Mtg
  A Crawford Mosley H.S. Mosley MMTC
  3:05 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 4 Years FENTANYL FREE!!
  Living for Those We Lost, Fighting for Those Still HereToday marks exactly 4 years clean from fentanyl. While I am grateful for this milestone, today… (Nextdoor City of Callaway)
• Pls help!
  I love Nature and playing on the earth but It seems I am allergic to yard work? Idk if its the chemicals that are being sprayed or what but I seem… (Nextdoor Plantation Point)

• PeopleReady posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Panama City. Apply here.
• Sonic posted a job opening for Team Member - Late Night in Panama City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Panama City here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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