🌱 How a rabid bat case near Lockport could affect your family

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In today's newsletter:

• How a rabid bat case near Lockport could affect your family

Also on today's calendar: Day Road Park Story Time (All Ages) and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
• Sunday: More humid; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
• Monday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Two bats found to have rabies in Niagara County (audacy.com) — Lockport residents are being alerted after Niagara County confirmed two rabid bats, with incidents in Hartland and Lewiston that led to precautionary treatment for pets and four people. While no human exposure occurred in the Hartland case, health officials stress that bats and other wildlife can carry rabies and urge county residents to stay vigilant and keep vaccinations current.
   

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📸 Around Lockport

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lockport

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★ Featured events ★

Friday July 31

• Pocketship 🚀 Future-Funk Disco Dance Party • Music in the Gardens at Kenan Center, Lockport →
  Kenan Center, 433 Locust St, Lockport
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday July 25

• Celtic Spirit Pipe Band Concert
  Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival Russell Park, Akron, NY 14001, USA
  6:00 pm

Sunday July 26

• Parents’ Day
  City of Lockport Government Calendar Davison Rd, Lockport, NY 14094

Tuesday July 28

• School Board Meeting - Work Session
  Wilson Csd Wilson, NY 14172
  7:00 pm

Saturday August 1

• Lace Up Lockport - Donation DROP OFF
  Lockport City SD 2 Locks Plaza, Lockport, NY 14094, USA
  9:00 am
• Highland Fling Weekend @ Sterling
  Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival Sterling Renaissance Festival, 15385 Farden Rd, Sterling, NY 13
  10:00 am
• Buffalo Irish Festival
  Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival Buffalo River Fest Park, 249 Ohio St, Buffalo, NY 14204, USA
  10:00 am

Friday August 7

• Day Road Park Story Time (All Ages) →
  Day Road Park, 5014-5098 Day Rd, Lockport
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday July 25

• Celtic Spirit Pipe Band Concert
  Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival Russell Park, Akron, NY 14001, USA
  6:00 pm
• Spiked Apple 5K →
  Becker Farms | Vizcarra Vineyards & Becker Brewing Co., 3724 Quaker Rd, Gasport
  8:00 pm

Sunday July 26

• Parents’ Day
  City of Lockport Government Calendar Davison Rd, Lockport, NY 14094

Monday July 27

• Kids Take & Make Crafts: Popsicle Stick Sharks!
  Royalton Hartland Community Library 9 Vernon Street, Middleport, NY 14105

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I feel so sad,I can't find anyone to help trap, mama cat & 4 kittens.
  I'm willing to keep them, if a organization can help trap & provide shots & them getting fixed, i have been feeding for months kittens getting big… (Nextdoor Canalside)

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team member in Lockport. Apply here.
• Ross Stores posted a job opening for Retail Asset Protection Associate in Lockport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lockport here.

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🗞 Nearby News

North Tonawanda

• Another senior property tax rate cut may be coming (audacy.com)
• Player Development Camps Play Pivotal Role To USA Hockey's Success (usahockey.com)
• Getzville man pleads guilty fatal shooting in Buffalo's Genesee-Moselle neighborhood (wnypapers.com)

Niagara

• Buon Appetito: Galbani Buffalo Italian Heritage Festival takes over Hertel Avenue (audacy.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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