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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Firearms & Ammo Auction at Donley Auctions
  • Militaria Auction at Donley Auctions
  • Fall Harvest Fest-Trunk or Treat hosted by Springbrook at Springbrook Community Church

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

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 43.
  • Monday: Abundant sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 42 degrees.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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