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Plattsburgh, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Plattsburgh! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want to help refresh one of Plattsburgh’s most iconic landmarks?
  • Interested in free welding training right here in Plattsburgh this fall?
  • How you can help Plattsburgh hit 1,000 pounds of food

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Volunteers Invited to Help Beautify Historic Samuel De Champlain Monument on August 15 (perugazette.com) — Plattsburgh residents are invited to help spruce up the Samuel De Champlain Monument Park on Saturday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. City Councilor David Monette is organizing the volunteer cleanup to boost community pride, with families, organizations, and businesses encouraged to join in basic landscaping and litter removal along the waterfront.
   

• Registration open for free welding training program (perugazette.com) — A free three-week welding training program is opening to Plattsburgh-area residents this September at Clinton Community College’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing. Running weekdays from September 9–29, the course covers MIG and flux-core welding basics, includes PPE that students keep upon completion, and is funded by New York State, though space is limited and selection isn’t guaranteed.
   

• Adirondack Community Connections Launches Community Food Drive to Support Local Food Shelves (perugazette.com) — A community food drive is coming to Trinity Park in downtown Plattsburgh on Saturday, August 9, aiming to collect 1,000 pounds of non-perishable food. Adirondack Community Connections will donate everything to the Plattsburgh Interfaith Food Shelf and The Alliance for Positive Health Food Shelter, and residents, businesses, and local groups are encouraged to drop off shelf-stable items and help spread the word.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plattsburgh

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    Tuesday August 11
  • Town Zoning Board Meeting
    Town of Plattsburgh Town Meetings 151 Banker Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901-7307
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandising Part Time Days in Plattsburgh. Apply here.
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Plattsburgh. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plattsburgh here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Road Tripping to Porsche Parade in the new Cayenne Turbo Electric (pca.org)
  • Who came up with our club's slogan? 'It's not just the cars, it's the people' (pca.org)
  • LETTER: A community effort sponsored by community members (dailygazette.com)

Ok Plattsburgh! 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 he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Plattsburgh

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