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In today's newsletter:

• Why a revered Orthodox relic just arrived in a Brookline chapel.
• Brookline and Newton mourn former CPA and community leader Alan Tobin.

Also on today's calendar: Steve Gonsalves Live: A Life With Ghosts and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
• Tuesday: Variable clouds with a shower, temps: high: 64, low: 58.
• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Historic translation of the sacred relic of the Venerable Gerasimos, Bishop of Abydos, at Hellenic College Holy Cross (orthodoxobserver.org) — Brookline residents saw a rare and deeply significant religious event this weekend as Hellenic College Holy Cross translated the sacred relics of Bishop Gerasimos into Holy Cross Chapel for public veneration. Hundreds of faithful, students, and clergy joined Archbishop Elpidophoros and Metropolitan Savas for prayers, processions, and reflections on the bishop's lasting spiritual legacy on the campus and wider Orthodox community.
   

• Palm Beach Obituaries-October 10, 2026 (bocaratontribune.com) — Brookline readers may recognize the name of Alan D. Tobin, a longtime CPA, Northeastern adjunct professor, and community leader who once lived in Newton and Brookline and has died at 97 in Florida. His obituary highlights decades of professional service, philanthropy, and board work for local institutions, alongside tributes to his integrity, devotion to family, and quiet generosity.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brookline

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 12
• Steve Gonsalves Live: A Life With Ghosts →
  City Winery, 80 Beverly St, Boston
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Complimentary Presentation - Strategies to Help You Make an Impact with Your Estate →
  Online Event,
  12:30 pm
Saturday October 24
• Needham High School Artisan Craft Fair and Bake Sale →
  Needham High School, 609 Webster St, Needham
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Free Outdoor Art Exhibit in Brookline →
  Hancock Village apartment community, Brookline
• Protect Our Judges →
  Federal Courthouse, Exchange Ter, Providence
  12:30 pm
• Fashion Portfolio Prep for High School →
  Online
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Friends of Hall's Pond Fall Community Day →
  Hall's Pond Sanctuary, 3 Amory St, Brookline
  11:00 am
Monday October 19
• The Vartanian Vision Benefit →
  Gotham Comedy Club NYC, 208 W 23rd St, New York
  6:30 pm
Wednesday October 21
• Complimentary Presentation - Taking Control of Your Workplace Retirement Benefits →
  Online Event
  12:30 pm
Thursday October 22
• From Playdates to Peer Pressure: Parenting Ages 6-12 →
  Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis, 1581 Beacon St, Brookline
  7:00 pm
Friday October 23
• Jazz Sanctuary featuring Jason Palmer and Kevin Harris →
  United Parish in Brookline, 15 Marion St, Brookline
  8:00 pm
Sunday October 25
• Sotte Voce →
  St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 15 St Paul St, Brookline
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Financial Literacy struggles within Schools —Jacob Fisch Read on Patch

• Loose dog near Longwood/Kent street.
  Someone was running after it on Beacon street by Kent St. He said it belonged to a woman and got away from her. I followed it for a while, but lost… (Nextdoor Coolidge Corner Southside)

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Ocean Lilly Otte Builds Community at Boston Boutique Élevée (nshoremag.com)
• Max Faro Builds His Own Path in the Tuscan Brands Business (nshoremag.com)
• Brigham nurses strike postponed as Boston hospital makes "final offer" (cbsnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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