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🌱 Do The Halloween Pub Crawl in Meridian! and 10 more events

Spotted on the Marion calendar: THIRD THURSDAYS – Meridian Council For The Arts

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Hi Marion! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • THIRD THURSDAYS – Meridian Council For The Arts at Dumont Plaza
  • Do The Halloween Pub Crawl in Meridian! at Brickhaus Brewtique

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

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  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 70.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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