🌱 Patch AM: How Marblehead’s Kaia Schmid powered to silver at nationals

Good day Marblehead! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Marblehead's Kaia Schmid powered to silver at nationals

Also on today's calendar: Duke Robillard and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
• Tuesday: Sunshine and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 62.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Walters and McKee Claim Gold in the Keirin at Elite… (usacycling.org) — Marblehead cyclist Kaia Schmid earned a silver medal in the Women's Points Race at the elite national track championships, riding a steady, high-scoring race against top competition. The article also details multiple other events and champions from the same meet, including elimination races, keirin finals, and endurance titles. Local fans can take pride in Schmid's strong national-level performance.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marblehead

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Duke Robillard →
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  8:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Deric Dyer - Music & Stories from a Life of Touring with Tina Turner and Joe Cocker →
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• The Woman's Friend Society Gala →
  Salem Waterfront Hotel, 225 Derby St, Salem
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 25
• Mystery Book Club →
  Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead
  10:30 am
• Teen DIY: Duct Tape Creations →
  Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead
  2:00 pm
• Teen DIY: Duct Tape Creations
  Abbot Public Library Thompson Makerspace (102) , 235 Pleasant Stre
  2:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Story Time A-Go-Go with Debbie Leibowitz →
  Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead
  10:30 am
• Make It and Take It! Sea Glass Art Workshop →
  Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper St, Marblehead
  6:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• Introduction to Soft Pastel Painting with Annette Sykes →
  Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper St, Marblehead
  9:00 am
• Afternoon Crafts for Kids →
  Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead
  3:30 pm
• Afterschool Chess Club →
  Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St, Marblehead
  3:30 pm
• Jazz at Marblehead Arts: Yoron Israel and High Standards →
  Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper St, Marblehead
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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