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š± How Camden residents can support foster families at this August beach gathering
Camden, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Camden! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Camden residents can support foster families at this August beach gathering
Also on today's calendar: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Chesapeake City and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 90, low: 75.
- Saturday: Humid with some sun, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Foster Family Alliance seeks donations, community support for Eastern N.C. families (islandfreepress.org) ā Camden families involved in foster, adoptive, or kinship care are included in a major Region 7 effort seeking donations and volunteer help for an Outer Banks gathering this August. Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina needs food, beach supplies, gift cards, lodging support, and games so local caregivers and children can connect with others who share similar experiences. 
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šø Around Camden
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Chesapeake City ā
638 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake
5:00 pm
Friday August 7
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Other local events
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Community Choice Awards ā
Museum of the Albemarle, 501 S Water St, Elizabeth City
5:00 pm -
Boys Soccer vs Bear Grass Charter
Camden County High Camden, NC 27921
5:00 pm -
Freshman and new student Parent Night
Camden County High School Cafeteria
6:00 pm -
Volleyball @ First Flight (Depart @ 2:30)
Camden County High Camden, NC 27921
4:30 pm -
Boys Soccer @ Currituck (Depart @ 3:15)
Camden County High Camden, NC 27921
5:00 pm -
First Day of School for CECHS
Camden Intermediate Camden, NC 27921 -
History for Lunch: Caring for Your Family Heirlooms, Part 2 ā
Museum of the Albemarle, 501 S Water St, Elizabeth City
12:00 pm -
Elizabeth City State University Vikings vs. Fort Valley State Wildcats ā
Roebuck Stadium, 1704 Weeksville Rd, Elizabeth City
1:00 pm
Saturday August 8
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
Thursday August 13
Wednesday August 19
Saturday August 29
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š Events Nearby
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ARC open to the public
Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce Albemarle Railroad Club 1051 Highway17 South Elizabeth City, NC. 27909
10:00 am -
ARC's Weekly Public Open House
Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce 502 E Ehringhaus St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
10:00 am -
Perquimans County Pirates vs Northside HS ā
Perquimans High School, 305 S Edenton Rd St, Hertford
4:30 pm -
Perquimans County Pirates vs Bear Grass Bears ā
Perquimans High School, 305 S Edenton Rd St, Hertford
4:30 pm
Thursday August 6
Saturday August 8
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Grand Prize winner of this yearās Wildlife in North Carolina Magazine Photo Competition is Stephanie Sheffield, an insurance agency owner from Gastonia.
Her photograph of an anole tucked inside a flower beat out 2,795 other images to win the top prize. āI took up photography about 10 years ago as aā¦ (Nextdoor ) - Good morning ā itās Sarcastic Wednesday.
Itās Wednesdayāthe day my patience hits its warranty limit. Lol. 33 Acts of God That Saved Humanity (Most Christians Miss These) In our ongoingā¦ (Nextdoor Camden)
- Camden County Schools posted a job opening for Elementary Teacher in Camden. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(04465) - 104 North Hughes Blvd. in Elizabeth City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Camden here.
š Nearby News
Elizabeth City
- Coast Guard celebrates 236 years of service with strong Eastern North Carolina ties (wcti12.com)
- 5 Things To Know About Hampton Football In 2026 (flofootball.com)
- Police investigate armed robbery in Elizabeth City (wcti12.com)
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- Overnight rain causes flooding on NC 12; Dare County to host meeting on highway closures (outerbanksvoice.com)
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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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