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Be sure to catch The Dark Shores Ghost Bus Tour! on the Porter Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, Porter? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • The Dark Shores Ghost Bus Tour! at Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
  • USPSA Setup at 9am, Shoot at Noon at North Porter County Conservation Club
  • Field Station Frenzy Trail Run & Walk 5K

... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with rain, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 67, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.

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    Saturday October 3
  • USPSA Setup at 9am, Shoot at Noon
    North Porter County Conservation Club, 927 N Calumet Ave, Cheste
    9:00 am
    • Sunday October 4
  • Field Station Frenzy Trail Run & Walk 5K →
    Porter IN
  • USPSA, first shot at 9am
    North Porter County Conservation Club USPSA, 927 N Calumet Ave, Chesterton
    9:00 am
    • Saturday October 10
  • Boating Safety Class (Boat America) →
    B & E Marine Inc., 31 Lake Shore Dr, Michigan City
    9:00 am

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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