🌱 Patch AM: Which rising U.S. pair is headed to compete in Norwood?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which rising U.S. pair is headed to compete in Norwood?
• Hear what was captured live at Norwood's Fallout Shelter.

Also on today's calendar: Olympic Champion Alysa Liu Headlines Summer Sizzler Skating Show on August 27 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Meek siblings set for Junior Grand Prix Debut in Riga (figureskatersonline.com) — Norwood will host the John Nicks Pairs Challenge in two weeks, where U.S. sibling pair Juliet and Devin Meek are aiming to build on their Junior Grand Prix debut in Riga. The article traces their rapid rise through national and international ranks, their demanding training setup, and their ambitious goals, from clean programs this season to future Olympic dreams.
   

• REVIEW: Afton Wolfe & The Snake Hunters – Live From the Fallout Shelter (americanahighways.org) — A new live album by Afton Wolfe & The Snake Hunters was recorded at The Fallout Shelter in Norwood, putting a local venue at the center of this bluesy, roots-rock performance. The review highlights the strong live sound, standout tracks like "Crooked Roads" and "New Orleans Going Down," and the rich use of sax, flute, and Hammond organ that shaped the Norwood-recorded set.
   

📸 Around Norwood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Norwood

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Wednesday August 26
• Teen Spongebob Party
  Morrill Memorial Library Simoni Room , 33 Walpole St., Norwood
  6:00 pm
• True Crime Book Club
  Westwood Public Library Islington Branch - Wentworth Hall, Islington Branch
  6:30 pm
• Open Mah Jongg
  Westwood Public Library Gallery, Main Library
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• TMS Open House
  Thurston Middle School 850 High St, Westwood, MA 02090
  5:00 am
• Olympic Champion Alysa Liu Headlines Summer Sizzler Skating Show on August 27 →
  The Skating Club of Boston, 750 University Ave, Norwood
  7:00 pm
• Olympic Champion Alysa Liu Headlines Summer Sizzler August 27th →
  The Skating Club of Boston, 750 University Ave, Norwood
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Joanna Connor Album Release Show Live at The Fallout Shelter →
  The Fallout Shelter, 61 Endicott St, Norwood
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Los Texmaniacs w/ Willie J Laws Live at The Fallout Shelter →
  The Fallout Shelter, 61 Endicott St, Norwood
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Borrowing Basics: Lunch and Learn with SEED →
  33 Walpole St, Norwood
  11:30 am
Wednesday September 9
• Dave Limina's Wednesdave Blues at The Fallout Shelter →
  The Fallout Shelter, 61 Endicott St, Norwood
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Chris Bergson Band Live from The Fallout Shelter →
  The Fallout Shelter, 61 Endicott St, Norwood
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Indie Bookfest →
  TLC Studios & Media Lab, 390 Washington St, Dedham
  11:00 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Westwood

• PRESS RELEASE: Hale Education Permanently Protects Over 1,100 Acres in Landmark Conservation Effort (town.news)
• The '09s: Top 50 girls prospects in New England entering 2026-27 (hockeyjournal.com)

Canton

• Weekends in the Kitchen: Corn Fed (newengland.com)
• UL Solutions Expands Capabilities in Italy to Create European Retail Center of Excellence Supporting Customers From Product Concept to Market (lasvegassun.com)
• Peter D. Dugan (thequincysun.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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