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🌱 Patch AM: Oct. 17-18 New England FALL CRAFT & ARTISAN SHOW and 10 more events

Spotted on the Amherst calendar: Columbus Day Weekend at Spooky World! Open 10/9 - 10/12

Monday October 12th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Amherst! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Columbus Day Weekend at Spooky World! Open 10/9 - 10/12 at Spooky World Presents Nightmare New England
  • Harvest Fair at St. James United Methodist Church
  • OCT. 17/18 11th Annual Great New England Fall Craft & Artisan Show - Milford, NH at The Hampshire Dome

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

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 60, low: 55.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.

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  • John E. Sununu's path back to the Senate runs through a very different New Hampshire (bostonglobe.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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