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Make time for Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour on the Colon Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, Colon? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour
  • Car Show — Swift Pumpkins and Produce, LLC at Swift Pumpkins and Produce, LLC
  • Character Day — Swift Pumpkins and Produce, LLC at Swift Pumpkins and Produce, LLC

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Friday: A little rain in the morning, temps: high: 67, low: 43.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.

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Ok Colon! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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