🌱 Remembering Walter Layton King’s quiet life in Burlington
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In today's newsletter:
- Remembering Walter Layton King’s quiet life in Burlington
Also on today's calendar: Book Buddies — Children's Museum of Alamance County and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 71.
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• King, Walter Layton (nps.gov) — A World War II Army veteran, Walter Layton King eventually made his home in Burlington in Alamance County, where he lived quietly for decades. Born in rural Graham County, he worked as a farmer before enlisting in 1942, then returned to civilian life and remained in Alamance County until his death in 1972. 
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FUN Friday - International Clown Week — Children's Museum of Alamance County →
Children's Museum of Alamance County, 217 S Main St, Graham
10:30 am
Friday August 7
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Other local events
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Parade of Homes Committee Meeting →
Alamance Caswell Home Builders Association Office 2450 Hanford Road Burlington, NC 27215
12:00 pm -
Business Owner's Roundtable
Alamance County Chamber-Commerce Alamance Chamber Office 610 S. Lexington Ave., Burlington
8:00 am -
Board of Directors Meeting
Alamance Caswell Home Builders 2450 Hanford Rd, Burlington, NC 27215
5:30 pm -
ElevateHER Entrepreneurs
Alamance County Chamber-Commerce African-American Cultural Arts & History Center 2381 Corporation Pkwy, Burlington, NC 27215 Shineece Sellers, Owner The African-American Cultural Arts and History Center documents and celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Alamance County's African
8:00 am -
Book Buddies — Children's Museum of Alamance County →
Children's Museum of Alamance County, 217 S Main St, Graham
2:30 pm -
Momentum! Small Business Resource Fair →
Alamance County Chamber-Commerce Inside Holly Hill Mall - Burlington, NC 309 Huffman Mill Road
9:00 am -
Book Buddies — Children's Museum of Alamance County →
Children's Museum of Alamance County, 217 S Main St, Graham
2:30 pm
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
Thursday August 13
Wednesday August 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Musical Chairs Concert Series at Bill Cooke Park: Graymatter →
Bill Cooke Park, 1010 Townbranch Rd, Graham
7:00 pm -
Back-to-School Community Event →
Burlington Calendar, 849 Sharpe Rd., Burlington
10:00 am -
Business Owner's Roundtable
Alamance County Chamber-Commerce Alamance Chamber Office 610 S. Lexington Ave., Burlington
8:00 am -
Board of Directors Meeting
Alamance Caswell Home Builders 2450 Hanford Rd, Burlington, NC 27215
5:30 pm
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
Tuesday August 11
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Honda Motor Company, Ltd. posted a job opening for Aerospace Fabricator/Welder with GTAW in Burlington. Apply here.
- Drury Hotels Company, LLC posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alamance here.
🗞 Nearby News
Burlington
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Elon
- Public invited to comment for Elon University Campus Police accreditation assessment (elon.edu)
- Former Queens class president elected Elon Youth Trustee (queens.edu)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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