🌱 Planning your Memorial Day? See what’s happening at Stephen Foster Park.

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In today's newsletter:

• Planning your Memorial Day? See what’s happening at Stephen Foster Park.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Variably cloudy with showers, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 89, low: 55. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Florida Folk Festival Returns Memorial Day Weekend to Celebrate Florida's Heritage and America250 (govdelivery.com) — White Springs will host the 74th Annual Florida Folk Festival at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park over Memorial Day weekend, May 22–24, 2026. Residents can enjoy more than 300 performances, hands-on workshops, and special America250 history programming, with advance and gate ticket options for adults and children.
   

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📸 Around White Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in White Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 23

• Growers and Makers Market →
  Olustee Park, 169 N Marion Ave, Lake City
  9:00 am

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Other local events

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📣 White Springs Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday May 14

• Trivia at Halpatter →
  Halpatter Brewing Company, 264 NE Hernando Ave, Lake City
  5:30 pm
• RIVEROAK Graduation
  RIVEROAK Technical College, 1314 Pine Ave SW, Live Oak
  6:00 pm

Friday May 15

• LifeSouth Blood Drive
  Live Oak Public Library, 1848 Ohio Avenue South, Live Oak
  9:00 am
• Wellness Made Easy Community Health Fair
  Live Oak Public Library, 1848 Ohio Avenue South, Live Oak
  10:00 am

Saturday May 16

• Family History is an American Story
  Live Oak Public Library, 1848 Ohio Avenue South, Live Oak
  9:00 am
• Saturday Showcase →
  All-Tech Raceway, 1024 SW Howell St, Lake City
  3:00 pm

Monday May 18

• Artificial Intelligence Workshop
  Live Oak Public Library, 1848 Ohio Avenue South, Live Oak
  5:00 pm
• City Council Regular Session →
  City Council Chambers, 205 N Marion Ave, Lake City
  6:00 pm

Tuesday May 19

• Sewing Sisters Quilting Workshop
  Live Oak Public Library, 1848 Ohio Avenue South, Live Oak
  9:00 am

Thursday May 21

• Gardening with IFAS
  Live Oak Public Library, 1848 Ohio Avenue South, Live Oak
  12:00 pm

Friday May 22

• Cooper's Hideout →
  Cooper's Hideout, 2102 SE Baya Dr, Lake City
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Nutrien, Ltd. posted a job opening for Future Opportunity- Entry Level Industrial Operations in White Springs. Apply here.
• Florida Gateway College posted a job opening for Assistant Professor, Nursing (224 Duty Days) in Lake City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near White Springs here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Lake City

• Four arrested for sex crimes against children in Lake City undercover operation (actionnewsjax.com)
• Lake City man accused of threatening to shoot hospital staff: LCPD (news4jax.com)
• LifeSouth Community Blood Centers urges community to donate blood during National EMS Week (alachuachronicle.com)

Live Oak

• Be On the Lookout: Watermelon Diseases a Concern (specialtycropgrower.com)

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Ok White Springs! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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