🌱 Patch AM: What’s new at this year’s Celebrate Holliston parade and field day?

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In today's newsletter:

• What's new at this year's Celebrate Holliston parade and field day?
• Which The Voice alum is headlining Holliston's upcoming Jimmy Fund benefit?
• How Holliston teens are turning backpacks into real help for neighbors.

Also on today's calendar: Pickleball for a Purpose and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 54.
• Sunday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Celebrate Holliston returns Sept. 19 with parade, field day and new two-stage setup (hollistontownnews.com) — Holliston's signature Celebrate Holliston parade and field day returns Saturday, Sept. 19 at Damigella Field, with a new two-stage layout and expanded food-and-entertainment area. Expect 120 vendors, kids' inflatables, a chili contest, and the Citizen of the Year presentation, plus chances to support local businesses and even volunteer with the organizing nonprofit.
   

• Former The Voice contestant to perform at Holliston Jimmy Fund Fundraiser (hollistontownnews.com) — Holliston resident Bob McKee is hosting a Jimmy Fund Walk fundraiser at Rushford & Sons Brewhouse on Sunday, Sept. 13, featuring live music by former The Voice contestant Sam James. The event invites neighbors to enjoy an afternoon together while supporting cancer research and McKee's BBC23 Underdogs team goal.
   

• New student club hopes to help those without homes (hollistontownnews.com) — Holliston students are growing a local chapter of Advocacy for the Unhoused, raising money through bake and candle sales and volunteering in Boston shelters. The group is now collecting backpacks and toiletries, with Holliston Public Library serving as a convenient drop-off spot for residents who want to help.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Holliston

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 13
• Pickleball for a Purpose →
  Ace Pickleball Club, MA-9, Westborough
  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 31
• Magna-tile Monday
  Holliston Public Library Children's Room , 752 Washington St
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• Builder Bash
  Holliston Public Library Gilman Room , 752 Washington St, Hollist
  2:00 pm
• Parents Sports Night
  Robert H. Adams Middle School Holliston, MA 01746
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Story Time with Jeff
  Holliston Public Library Gilman Room , 752 Washington St, Hollist
  10:15 am
• Crafternoon
  Holliston Public Library Gilman Room , 752 Washington St, Hollist
  2:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Toddle Time
  Holliston Public Library Gilman Room , 752 Washington St, Hollist
  10:00 am
• Joyful Jams →
  The Herd, LLC, 24 Exchange St, Holliston
  1:00 pm
• Builder Bash
  Holliston Public Library Gilman Room , 752 Washington St, Hollist
  2:00 pm
Monday September 7
• Allegra Commonwealth Singers Guest Nights →
  St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 3 Maple St, Framingham
  7:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Allegra Commonwealth Singers →
  St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 3 Maple St, Framingham
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Ashland

• How Ashland MA man spreads goodwill after losing his wife to cancer (wickedlocal.com)

Hopkinton

• WSAB receives update from DPW director on current projects, needs (hopkintonindependent.com)
• New Bedford City Council wants Flock cameras taken down, but it may not happen (wbur.org)
• Bellingham MA is latest to not renew contract with Flock. Here's why (wickedlocal.com)

Framingham

• Study finds Framingham MA Fire Department is 'greatly understaffed' (metrowestdailynews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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