🌱 Crochet Club and 11 more events

Hello Riverdale! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• A Book Discussion with a Purpose - presented by Life with Shenita LLC at Clayton County Public Schools
• Esther's Court at Faith In God Christian Church
• Crochet Club at Clayton County Library System: Northwest Branch

... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
• Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Riverdale

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday May 17

• A Book Discussion with a Purpose - presented by Life with Shenita LLC →
  Clayton County Public Schools, 1058 Fifth Ave, Jonesboro
  1:00 pm

Saturday June 6

• Esther's Court →
  Faith In God Christian Church, 501 GA-138, Riverdale
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday May 18

• Crochet Club →
  Clayton County Library System: Northwest Branch, 6131 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale
  10:00 am

Friday May 22

• Fourth Friday: Fun at the Park →
  Riverdale Calendar, 904 Wilson Rd, Riverdale
  10:30 am
• After Work Cool Down: Hip Hop Concert →
  Riverdale Calendar, 7210 Church Street, Riverdale
  6:00 pm
• After Work Cool Down Series Present Hip Hop Concert →
  Riverdale Town Center, 7210 Church St, Riverdale
  6:00 pm

Saturday May 23

• EPD Tire Clean Up Day →
  Riverdale Calendar, 971 Wilson Rd, Riverdale
  9:00 am
• Riverdale Day at the UniverSoul Circus →
  Riverdale Calendar Riverdale, GA 30274
  12:00 pm
• KRB Gardening Workshop: Composting →
  Riverdale Calendar, 904 Wilson Rd, Riverdale
  4:00 pm

Monday May 25

• Memorial Day →
  Riverdale Calendar

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday May 16

• Blush & Release @ Pasha Blush →
  Pasha Blush, 7982 N Main St, Jonesboro
  10:00 am
• Junior Talent Show →
  Clayton County Library System: Headquarters Library, 865 Battle Creek Rd, Jonesboro
  1:00 pm
• Two Souths, One Sound →
  Clayton County Chamber-Commerce 103 W. Mill St. Jonesboro, GA
  5:00 pm
• Two South’s, One Sound – The Ultimate Day Party →
  Nouveau Bar & Grill – Jonesboro, 103 W Mill St, Jonesboro
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I have fresh cauliflower , I got from the food bank yesterday.
  They wanted to make sure they got rid of it.So I took more than I needed. If anybody wants please contact me 770-572-0548 (Nextdoor Webb Rd)
• Good evening everyone!
  I am looking for a place to stay by the 1st of June. I am 51, fully employed, have some health issues, but dont want to be homeless and can't… (Nextdoor Villages At Lake Ridge)

• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Riverdale. Apply here.
• Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Morrow. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Riverdale here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Jonesboro

• Blackabys write sequel to ‘Experiencing God' (baptistpress.com)
• Northwestern State announces Spring 2026 graduates (bienvilleparishjournal.com)

Forest Park

• U.S. Marshals Arrest Fugitive Wanted for Murder (usmarshals.gov)

College Park

• Atlanta's I-285 closure means major traffic this weekend. See detours. (usatoday.com)
• Georgia House District 62 primary dominated by PAC spending (atlpresscollective.com)
• College Park opens Paws On Main dog park (fultonneighbor.com)

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Ok Riverdale! 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: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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