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🌱 Patch AM: Will you join Salem’s massive witch-hat photo on Derby Wharf?

Also, don't miss Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! on the Salem Patch calendar

Tuesday September 29th Patch AM (Anna B.)

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In today's newsletter:

  • Will you join Salem's massive witch-hat photo on Derby Wharf?

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 15 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Anna B.!

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 67, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Turning cloudy, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Grab Your Witch Hat: Salem Is Calling All Witches for a Huge 400th-Anniversary Photo (travelpirates.com) β€” Salem is inviting residents and visitors to Derby Wharf on Saturday, October 17, from 11 a.m. to noon for a free drone photo of thousands of people in witch hats celebrating the city's 400th anniversary. The gathering highlights Salem's waterfront parks, supports local nonprofit HAWC through special-edition hats, and anchors a full day of Haunted Happenings around town.
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πŸ“Έ Around Salem

πŸ“Έ Hang in there my friends, dryer days are ahead. 🌞 β€”Anna B.

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  • I know of Ipswich (correction!
    I meant Essex!) for antiques, we've definitely been there and it certainly does not disappoint, are there any hidden gems more localized? I've… (Nextdoor Bridge St Neck)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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