Community Corner
🌱 How Umatilla volleyball fared in a tough road test at Palatka
Happening soon: UMS Flag Football Game on the Umatilla Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How Umatilla volleyball fared in a tough road test at Palatka
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 89, low: 72.
- Thursday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Friday-Monday prep roundup: Guessford wins first matchup with Wigham (palatkadailynews.com) — Umatilla High's volleyball team traveled to Palatka and was swept in three sets, 25-23, 25-17, 25-19, in a strong early-season test. The wider roundup highlights other Putnam County cross country, golf, and volleyball performances that shape the regional high school sports picture. 
📸 Around Umatilla
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Umatilla
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- UMS Flag Football Game
Umatilla High Umatilla, FL 32784
5:00 pm - JV/V Volleyball vs. South Lake 5:30/7pm (away)
Umatilla High Umatilla, FL 32784
5:30 pm - Blood Drive from 8am- 2pm
Umatilla High Umatilla, FL 32784
8:00 am - Swim vs. Tavares at Umatilla Public Pool 4pm
Umatilla High Umatilla, FL 32784
4:00 pm - JV Football vs. The Villages 6pm (home)
Umatilla High Umatilla, FL 32784
6:00 pm - Varsity Football vs. Belleview 7:30pm (away)
Umatilla High Umatilla, FL 32784
7:30 pm - Girls Cross Country 16th Annual Hawks on the Hill vs. Lake Minneola
Umatilla High Umatilla, FL 32784
7:30 am - Boys Cross Country 16th Annual Hawks on the Hill vs. Lake Minneola
Umatilla High Umatilla, FL 32784
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Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Powderpuff Game
Eustis High School Eustis, FL 32726
6:00 pm - Homecoming Football vs. Astronaut
Eustis High School Eustis, FL 32726
7:00 pm - Exactly What To Say →
601 Northshore Dr, 601 Northshore Drive, Eustis - The Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel →
Hideaway Performing Arts Center, 431 Plaza Drive, Eustis
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Wednesday September 23
Friday September 25
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
- Walmart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Mount Dora. Apply here.
- Miller's Ale House Restaurant & Sports Bar posted a job opening for Expeditor in Mount Dora. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Umatilla here.
🗞 Nearby News
Eustis
- Neighbors raise concerns over possible sale of Eustis Community Center, lakefront park (wesh.com)
- Petition · Allow Eustis residents to vote on public land sales (change.org)
Tavares
- Silver Alert Issued for Missing 81-year-old Woman Last Seen in Tavares (bocapost.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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