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And on the Gaines Patch calendar - Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour

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Hello again Gaines! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour
  • Fire Board Meeting at Gaines Township Hall
  • Board Meeting at Gaines Township Hall

... and check out 2 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: Occasional rain, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Friday: Less humid with some sun, temps: high: 65, low: 41.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday October 3
  • Durand HarvestFest →
    Durand Memorial Library, 700 N. Saginaw St., Durand
    1:00 pm
    • Monday October 5
  • Cardio Drumming
    Durand Senior Center, 8618 E Lansing Rd, Durand
    10:30 am
  • Byron ~ Story Time →
    124 Lehring Rd, Byron
    1:00 pm
    • Tuesday October 6
  • Byron ~ Taste the World →
    124 Lehring Rd, Byron
    3:00 pm
    • Wednesday October 7
  • FFA Fall Leadership Conference
    Crowne Plaza , Lansing
    7:30 am
    • Thursday October 8
  • Bingo sponsored by Genesee Gardens
    Durand Senior Center, 8618 E Lansing Rd, Durand
    12:30 pm
  • Birch Run Boys Varsity Soccer @ Durand →
    Durand Area High School, 9575 E Monroe Rd, Durand
    7:00 pm
    • Friday October 9
  • Free Hearing Checks
    Durand Senior Center, 8618 E Lansing Rd, Durand
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Durand. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Swartz Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gaines here.

🗞 Nearby News

Linden

  • Newly opened non-motorized path connects Linden and Fenton (abc12.com)
  • Contests on ballots in 7 Genesee County communities to determine board seats, mayors (mlive.com)
  • Adrian College Inducts Kelly Tomasek Stevenson to Athletic Hall of Fame (adrianbulldogs.com)

Swartz Creek

Fenton

Ok Gaines! 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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