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Coming up: Grape Stomp Festival on the Alexandria Patch calendar

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Good morning Alexandria! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Grape Stomp Festival at Carlos Creek Winery
  • Baby/Toddler Storytime at Douglas County Library
  • 2026 Grape Stomp Festival at Carlos Creek Winery

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Friday: Rain and a t-storm; cooler, temps: high: 61, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.

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Ok Alexandria! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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