🌱 Patch AM: Want in on Mansfield’s $125K life-science startup pitch showdown?

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In today's newsletter:

• Want in on Mansfield's $125K life-science startup pitch showdown?

Also on today's calendar: Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An afternoon shower; warm, with a high of 86 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
• Saturday: Not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• $125K International/Sixth BioInc Pitch Competition (massbio.org) — A major $125K life-sciences pitch competition is coming to the Mansfield Bio-Incubator on Francis Ave on November 12, offering local founders and investors a chance to connect. The hybrid event, co-organized with Big Tree Startup Academy and Aquillius Ventures, features company pitches, networking, facility tours, and mentorship opportunities for startups seeking cash, lab space, and professional support.
   

📸 Around Mansfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mansfield

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA →
  Ramada Inn, located at 213 Taunton Ave., Seekonk, MA,,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• 50yd - Precision Pistol - O'Leary
  Mansfield Fish & Game 510 East St, Mansfield, MA 02048
  6:00 pm
• Animal Welfare Committee →
  Mansfield, MA Calendar, 265 Fruit St, Mansfield
  6:00 pm
Friday August 21
• PLAYTIME: Pretend! Dinosaurs (All Ages)
  Mansfield Public Library Meeting Room , 255 Hope St., Mansfield
  10:00 am
Saturday August 22
• (50yd Full Range) Lesky - Bowling Pin Shoot
  Mansfield Fish & Game 510 East St, Mansfield, MA 02048
  8:00 am
• PLAYTIME: Pretend! Dinosaurs (All Ages)
  Mansfield Public Library Meeting Room , 255 Hope St., Mansfield
  10:00 am
Monday August 24
• (100yd) Turner - Urban Patrol Rifle
  Mansfield Fish & Game 510 East St, Mansfield, MA 02048
  8:00 am
• PLAYTIME: Pretend! Dinosaurs (All Ages)
  Mansfield Public Library Meeting Room , 255 Hope St., Mansfield
  10:00 am
• School Committee-Policy Subcommittee →
  Mansfield, MA Calendar, 2 Park Row, Mansfield
  3:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• Cozy on the Common: story time w/ Miss Emma (all ages)
  Boyden Library Town Common Across from the , Foxborough, MA, 020
  10:30 am
• One-on-One Tech Help with Badre
  Boyden Library Fuller Conference Room , 2 Baker Street, Foxboroug
  1:00 pm
• Zoom with a Law Librarian
  Boyden Library Zoom
  1:00 pm
• Coral Reef Sculptures (ages 7-12)
  Boyden Library Story & Craft Room , 2 Baker Street, Foxborou
  3:30 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Foxborough

• Patriots receiver A.J. Brown says he has no hard feelings about Philadelphia (centralmaine.com)
• Mack Hollins breaks out adult-themed TD celebration after long practice score (nypost.com)
• Karol G Honors Selena's Legacy as New Album Scores No. 1 Billboard Debut (elmundoboston.com)

Norton

• Big Y Announces Plans For New Store In Norton, MA (theshelbyreport.com)
• Wrong-way detection testing planned on I-495 in Norton (tauntongazette.com)
• Growing Aroma Joe's Brings Mobile Van to Dean College (town.news)

Ok Mansfield! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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