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🌱 Patch AM: Columbus Day at Washington Farms! and 10 more events
Be sure to catch Free Throw and Microwave on the Watkinsville Patch calendar
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Coming up on the calendar:
- Free Throw and Microwave at Georgia Theatre
- Parents Night Out at The Stage Oconee
- Columbus Day at Washington Farms!
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 71 and low of 61 degrees.
- Sunday: A couple of morning t-storms, temps: high: 71, low: 61.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
📸 Around Watkinsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Watkinsville
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★ Featured events ★
- Free Throw and Microwave →
Georgia Theatre, 215 N Lumpkin St, Athens
7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Parents Night Out →
The Stage Oconee, 560 Jerry Smith Dr., Watkinsville
4:30 pm - Columbus Day at Washington Farms! →
5691 Hog Mountain Rd, Bogart
10:00 am - Varsity Girls Flag Football at Locust Grove
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
5:30 pm - Varsity Girls Flag Football vs. Jackson
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
6:30 pm - All Them Witches →
40 Watt Club, 285 W Washington St, Athens
7:00 pm - Tech Open House →
The Stage Oconee, 560 Jerry Smith Dr., Watkinsville
7:30 pm - Joint Event with AAR →
1651 Meriweather Drive, Watkinsville - Board of Tax Assessors →
Barnett Shoals Conference Room, 7635 Macon Highway, Watkinsville
9:00 am - Junior Varsity Girls Flag Football vs. Evans
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
5:00 pm - Varsity Girls Flag Football vs. Evans
Oconee County High Watkinsville, GA 30677
5:30 pm - Conscious Sedation →
Bruzze Brewery, 170 Scott Rd, Eatonton
4:00 pm
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Sunday October 25
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Athens
- Athens-Clarke County judge starts text program to remind defendants of court dates (11alive.com)
- Athens City Commission approves changes to camping ordinance, bans sleeping under bridges, prowling (wsbtv.com)
- Shop with a Bulldog seeks community support in bringing holiday joy to Athens children (classiccitynews.com)
Ok Watkinsville! 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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