🌱 Patch AM: Amherst and Hollis communities remember Joyce Elizabeth Moreau’s life and legacy.

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In today's newsletter:

• Amherst and Hollis communities remember Joyce Elizabeth Moreau’s life and legacy.

Also on today's calendar: FREE Introduction to Digital Photography class and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do optometrists live so long? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cloudy, then some sun, breezy, with a high of 56 and low of 39 degrees.
• Monday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 66, low: 47.
• Tuesday: Pleasant; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Joyce Elizabeth (Johnston) Moreau (nashuatelegraph.com) — A longtime office administrator with Re/Max Country Properties in Amherst, Joyce Elizabeth Moreau is being remembered for her warmth, devotion to family, and love of gardening and the ocean. The 78-year-old former Hollis resident died March 28 and is survived by two children and four grandchildren. Her family suggests donations to local Humane Societies in her memory.    

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📸 Around Amherst

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Amherst

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 9

• FREE Introduction to Digital Photography class →
  C1M Photography, LLC, 13 Columbia Dr, Amherst
  10:00 am

Saturday May 16

• Bedford Garden Club Annual Plant Sale →
  Joppa Hill Educational Farm, 174 Joppa Hill Road, Bedford, NH 03110,
  10:00 am

Sunday May 31

• Diamonds in the Ruff Gala →
  2200 Southwood Dr, Nashua
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday May 3

• The Power of Angels! →
  Treasures Antiques, Collectables & MORE!, 106 Ponemah Rd, Amherst
  9:00 am

Wednesday May 6

• DIY Sea Glass Bracelet Workshop (5/6/26 Amherst, NH) →
  LaBelle Winery Amherst Event Center, 345 State Rte 101, Amherst
  5:30 pm
• DIY Sea Glass Bracelet Workshop (5/6/26 Amherst) →
  LaBelle Winery Amherst Event Center, 345 State Rte 101, Amherst
  5:30 pm

Thursday May 7

• SAU 39 Health & Wellness Fair
  Wilkins Elementary School, 80 Boston Post Rd, Amherst
  5:00 pm

Friday May 8

• May 8-9 Great New England Spring Craft Market At LaBelle Winery →
  LaBelle Winery Derry Event Center, 14 NH-111, Derry
  4:00 pm

Saturday May 9

• Annual Spring Plant Sale →
  Wilkins Elementary School, 80 Boston Post Rd, Amherst
  8:30 am
• May 8-9 Great New England Spring Fine Craft & Artisan Show →
  LaBelle Winery Derry Event Center, 14 NH-111, Derry
  10:00 am
• Hands-On Cooking Techniques Class: Mozzarella Making at LaBelle Amherst →
  LaBelle Winery Amherst Event Center, 345 State Rte 101, Amherst
  10:30 am

Thursday May 14

• Photography course - Finally Understand Your Camera (6 weeks, Amherst NH) →
  C1M Photography, LLC, 13 Columbia Dr, Amherst
  6:00 pm

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📣 Amherst Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Amherst. Apply here.
• Levi Strauss & Co. posted a job opening for Seasonal Stock Associate in Merrimack. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Amherst here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Merrimack

• State investigation highlights communication lapses over proposed ICE facility in Merrimack (wmur.com)
• New Business: Sweet Bel's takes over Axel's in Merrimack (unionleader.com)
• Wall Street Zen Upgrades PC Connection (NASDAQ:CNXN) to "Buy" (marketbeat.com)

Milford

• Storytimes Open Studio Theatre Productions More: The Milford NH Patch Weekender (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they dilate. (Thank you Phil M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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