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Coming up on the calendar:
Tour Event
Football Friends and Fun: A Tailgate for Jill at The Warehouse Pub
American Idol Clark Beckham: A Change Course Benefit Concert at NorthPoint Church
... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!