🌱 Patch AM: Belmont youth join countywide public safety academy’s 25th anniversary summer

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In today's newsletter:

• Belmont youth join countywide public safety academy's 25th anniversary summer
• Meet the Belmont artist behind viral 'Protest Giraffe' political performances

Also on today's calendar: Yoga of Energy Flow YOGA TEACHER TRAINING with Daniel Orlansky, Andrea Fotopoulos & others and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Middlesex Sheriff's Office Celebrates Successful 25th Season of its Youth Public Safety Academy (hollistonreporter.com) — Belmont kids were among more than 500 cadets who joined the Middlesex Sheriff's Youth Public Safety Academy this summer, marking the program's 25th year. Over five weeks in Chelmsford, participants learned about police, fire, emergency services, and safety topics from local and state partners while building confidence, leadership skills, and friendships with peers from across the county.
   

• Robby Roadsteamer Turns Political Protest Into Viral Hip-Hop Satire as 'The Protest Giraffe' (24hip-hop.com) — A Belmont-based performer better known as Robby Roadsteamer has turned his 'Protest Giraffe' character into a viral blend of hip-hop, comedy, and political satire, appearing at rallies and outside government buildings nationwide. His recent work, including the album "Live From Alligator Alcatraz" and the provocative track "The Jeffrey Epstein Plane," showcases how he transforms political tension into shareable, absurdist musical performances.
   

📸 Around Belmont

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Belmont

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 28
• Yoga of Energy Flow YOGA TEACHER TRAINING with Daniel Orlansky, Andrea Fotopoulos & others →
  The Arlington Center, 369 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) →
  Ephraim Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Rd, Sudbury
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday August 24
• Early Voting at Town Hall →
  Belmont, MA Calendar, 455 Concord Avenue, Belmont
  8:00 am
Tuesday August 25
• Notice of Advance Opening and Deposit of September 1 Primary Ballots →
  Belmont, MA Calendar, 455 Concord Avenue, Belmont
  10:00 am
Wednesday August 26
• Early Voting at Town Hall →
  Belmont, MA Calendar, 455 Concord Avenue, Belmont
  8:00 am
• Notice of Advance Opening and Deposit of September 1 Primary Ballots →
  Belmont, MA Calendar, 455 Concord Avenue, Belmont
  10:00 am
Thursday August 27
• Early Voting at Town Hall →
  Belmont, MA Calendar, 455 Concord Avenue, Belmont
  8:00 am
• Notice of Advance Opening and Deposit of September 1 Primary Ballots →
  Belmont, MA Calendar, 455 Concord Avenue, Belmont
  10:00 am
Friday August 28
• Early Voting at Town Hall →
  Belmont, MA Calendar, 455 Concord Avenue, Belmont
  8:00 am
Sunday August 30
• 11th Annual Becca Pizzi 5k Sunday August 30th! →
  Belmont High School, 221 Concord Ave, Belmont
  9:00 am
• Fall Open House and Instrument Petting Zoo →
  Powers Music School, 160 Lexington St, Belmont
  1:30 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Sing with Lexington Pops Chorus →
  Hancock United Church Of Christ, 1912 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington
  7:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Arlington

• Colette Bakery to Open Fourth Boston-Area Location in Arlington (whatnow.com)
• Browns establish 'The Chautauquan Daily' Endowment Fund (chqdaily.com)
• Mary Ellen Grace McEwen (leesburg-news.com)

Watertown

• Grace Chapel Hosting Free Back to School Bash & Kids Shoe Giveaway (fcatv.org)
• Werewolf and Ambros Announce Merger and Concurrent $150 Million Private Placement (prismmarketview.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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