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🌱 How Whitehall’s Sasquatch festival drew a world of Bigfoot believers
And on the Whitehall Patch calendar - SKENE MANOR Overnight Paranormal Investigation

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In today's newsletter:
- How Whitehall's Sasquatch festival drew a world of Bigfoot believers
Also on today's calendar: The Campout Ultra and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 61 and low of 49 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 70, low: 51.
- Thursday: Turning cloudy, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• He came. He called. He conquered. N.J. man wins Sasquatch calling contest (news12.com) — Whitehall residents just hosted visitors from around the world for the 2026 Sasquatch Calling Championship, where a determined New Jersey competitor finally claimed the top prize. The quirky contest is now a signature draw of the Whitehall festival, bringing families, Bigfoot fans, and curious spectators together to celebrate the town's unique folklore and growing reputation as a Bigfoot hotspot.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Whitehall
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★ Featured events ★
- SKENE MANOR Overnight Paranormal Investigation →
Skene Manor, 8 Potter Terrace, Whitehall
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- The Campout Ultra →
Whitehall NY - The Crystal Ball- A Castle Halloween Party →
62 Poultney St, Whitehall - SKENE MANOR Overnight Paranormal Investigation →
Skene Manor, 8 Potter Terrace, Whitehall
Saturday October 17
Saturday October 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Storytime at the Bolton Free Library →
Bolton Free Library, 4922 Lakeshore Dr., Bolton Landing
10:30 am - Trivia Night at the Bolton Free Library →
Bolton Free Library, 4922 Lakeshore Dr., Bolton Landing
6:30 pm - Slate Valley Farmers Market →
Granville NY - Volunteer Work Day - Trail Flagging for Amy's Race →
Amy's Park, Padanarum Rd, Bolton Landing
10:00 am - Leo Club at Granville Farmer's Market
Veteran's Park, Quaker St, Granville
3:00 pm - School Tax 2% Penalty Begins
Bolton Csd Bolton Landing, NY 12814 - Canajoharie/Fort Plain at Granville/Whitehall →
Granville NY
7:00 pm - Amy's Adventure Race for the Lake →
Amy's Park, Padanarum Rd, Bolton Landing
7:30 am
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member Starting at $16 in Queensbury. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Early Risers! Morning Team Members 6am in Queensbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Whitehall here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bolton
- All 12 New Documentaries Coming to Netflix in October 2026 (whats-on-netflix.com)
Granville
- Saturday High School Football Roundup (nyvtmedia.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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