🌱 How an NFL veteran is reshaping women’s flag football in Franklin Springs

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

In today's newsletter:

• How an NFL veteran is reshaping women’s flag football in Franklin Springs

Also on today's calendar: Kites, Keys, and Electricity and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.
• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 57.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Still Running: Terry Allen's Journey from Clemson Legend to Flag Football Pioneer (theclemsoninsider.com) — Franklin Springs residents may be surprised to learn that Emmanuel University is home to one of the nation’s pioneering scholarship women’s flag football programs, led by former Clemson and NFL running back Terry Allen. The story traces his journey from college star to professional standout to local coach, and how he’s building a fast-improving team and positive culture right in Franklin Springs.
   

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📸 Around Franklin Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday June 6

• National Trails Day →
  Victoria Bryant State Park, 1105 Bryant Park Rd, Royston
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday June 4

• Junior Ranger Camp
  Victoria Bryant State Park, 1105 Bryant Park Road, Royston
  9:00 am

Saturday June 6

• National Trails Day Hike
  Victoria Bryant State Park, 1105 Bryant Park Road, Royston
  10:00 am
• Kites, Keys, and Electricity →
  Tugaloo State Park, 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd, Lavonia
  2:00 pm
• Kids Craft-ernoon: Make a Bird Call and go Birding
  Victoria Bryant State Park, 1105 Bryant Park Road, Royston
  2:00 pm

Wednesday June 10

• Bug Bonanza
  Victoria Bryant State Park, 1105 Bryant Park Road, Royston
  9:00 am

Thursday June 11

• Morning Mushroom Meander
  Victoria Bryant State Park, 1105 Bryant Park Road, Royston
  8:30 am

Saturday June 13

• Adult Craft-ernoon: Paint a Bird House →
  Victoria Bryant State Park, 1105 Bryant Park Rd, Royston
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• Junior Ranger Camp
  Victoria Bryant State Park, 1105 Bryant Park Road, Royston
  9:00 am

Saturday June 6

• National Trails Day Hike
  Victoria Bryant State Park, 1105 Bryant Park Road, Royston
  10:00 am
• Kids Craft-ernoon: Make a Bird Call and go Birding
  Victoria Bryant State Park, 1105 Bryant Park Road, Royston
  2:00 pm

Wednesday June 10

• Bug Bonanza
  Victoria Bryant State Park, 1105 Bryant Park Road, Royston
  9:00 am

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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Ascend Staffing posted a job opening for MIG WELDERS - 1st shift - $17.00 per hour in Lavonia. Apply here.
• BOS Staffing posted a job opening for Medical Billers in Colbert. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin Springs here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hartwell

• Hart County Charter Schools Free Summer Meals Program for Children and Teens Returns (921wlhr.com)
• SC Dept of Environmental Services Confirms Blue Algae in Areas of Lake Hartwell (921wlhr.com)
• Vehicle Pursuit in Hartwell Ends with Drug Arrests (fetchyournews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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