🌱 How far did this tiny Highland Heights monarch really travel?

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

In today's newsletter:

• How far did this tiny Highland Heights monarch really travel?

Also on today's calendar: Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a snake? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 44 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 74, low: 57.
• Wednesday: Breezy with showers around, with a high of 71 and low of 43 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Butterfly tagged in Kentucky makes it all the way to Mexico (wcvb.com) — A monarch butterfly tagged in Highland Heights has been confirmed to complete a 1,600-mile journey to a sanctuary in Mexico, a first for the Queen City Pollinator Project. The community science effort, led locally by co-founder Carrie Haubner, helps track monarch migration routes and supports conservation as monarch populations have dropped about 80% in 20 years.
   

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📸 Around Highland Heights

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Highland Heights

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday May 12

• AI Bootcamp Launchpad: Start Here with AI (May 12) →
  NKU Haile College of Business, 1 Louie B Nunn Dr BC206, Highland Heights
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• Senior Honors Night
  Campbell County School District 101 Orchard Ln, Alexandria, KY 41001
  6:00 pm

Friday May 15

• Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme →
  Greaves Concert Hall, 1 Louie B Nunn Dr, Highland Heights
  7:30 pm

Sunday May 17

• Kentucky Barrels vs. Beaumont Renegades →
  Truist Arena, 500 Louie B Nunn Dr, Highland Heights
  3:00 pm
• Beaumont Renegades at Kentucky Barrels →
  Truist Arena, 500 Louie B Nunn Dr, Highland Heights
  3:00 pm

Sunday June 7

• Governor’s School for the Arts →
  Northern Kentucky University, 1 Louie B Nunn Dr, Highland Heights
  7:30 pm

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📣 Highland Heights Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday May 11

• Tot Time (Ages 1-3) →
  Campbell County Public Library: Cold Spring Branch, 3920 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring
  11:30 am
• Softball (Girls Varsity) - SIMON KENTON HIGH SCHOOL
  Fort Thomas School District Highlands High School
  5:30 pm
• Teen Advisory Board →
  Campbell County Public Library: Cold Spring Branch, 3920 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring
  6:00 pm
• Vocal - Junior Musical Theater Showcase
  SCPA—School for Creative and Performing Arts Black Box Theater
  6:30 pm
• Monthly Board of Education Meeting
  Fort Thomas School District City Building, 130 N Fort Thomas Avenue, Fort Thomas, KY 41075
  6:30 pm
• Softball (Girls Junior Varsity) - SIMON KENTON HIGH SCHOOL
  Fort Thomas School District Highlands High School
  7:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Covington

• Why a NKY city is launching pilot program adding electric vehicles to city fleet (local12.com)
• Govs. Beshear, DeWine join leaders to break ground on historic Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project (nkytribune.com)
• CNC 2026 Community Summit May 16 in Covington aims to spark ongoing community conversation (nkytribune.com)

Newport

• Newport police working to identify, apprehend suspects after man shot multiple times overnight (wlwt.com)

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Ok Highland Heights! 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: In inches. Snakes don't have feet! (Thank you Kay L. for sending it in!)
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