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🌱 Post 13 American Legion Dinking for Veterans and 10 more events
Spotted on the Elm City calendar: The Ultimate Elvis Tribute

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Coming up on the calendar:
- The Ultimate Elvis Tribute at The Dunn Center
- Post 13 American Legion Dinking for Veterans at J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex
- Sabbath School
... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 63 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elm City
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★ Featured events ★
- The Ultimate Elvis Tribute →
The Dunn Center, 3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount
6:30 pm
Thursday October 15
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Other local events
- Post 13 American Legion Dinking for Veterans →
J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex, 3238 Corbett Avenue, Elm City
8:00 am - Sabbath School →
4430 Lake Wilson Rd, Elm City
9:45 am - Sabbath School →
4430 Lake Wilson Rd, Elm City
9:45 am
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Mid-Week Prayer Meeting →
4430 Lake Wilson Rd, Wilson
7:00 pm - Greenfield Golf Match →
Wedgewood Golf Course & Shelter Area, 3210 Wedgewood Dr SE, Wilson
1:00 pm - Kyler's Kitchen: Cookie Cake Creations Workshop →
Wilson Arts Center, 204 Nash Street S, Wilson
6:00 pm - Omakase October Dinner Series at Larema with Chef Hayden Hopkins →
109 Tarboro Street West, Wilson - Canning Meat Workshop →
Wilson County Agricultural Center, 1806 Goldsboro Street SW, Wilson - City Council Breakfast Meeting →
City Hall_Council Chambers, 112 Goldsboro St. East, Wilson
8:30 am - Kyler's Kitchen: Appetizers Made Simple Workshop →
Wilson Arts Center, 204 Nash Street S, Wilson
6:00 pm - Blissful Bae Candle Co Pop-Up Shop at The Lines Den Bookstore →
120 Goldsboro Street South, Wilson
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There was a good bit of misinformation being shared in the comments section on last week's Copperhead post, so we're here to educate!
Facts or Myths: Copperhead Edition Myth: Baby copperheads are more dangerous Fact: Newborn copperheads have less venom because they're smaller… (Nextdoor )
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member - Night Shift in Wilson. Apply here.
- Denny's posted a job opening for Service Assistant - Franchise in Wilson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elm City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wilson
- Down to Business: ABEC cuts ribbon on Wilson facility (wilsontimes.com)
- 2026 Election: Jess Rivera seeks NC Senate seat (wilsontimes.com)
- Community briefs: Week's events include vendor fair and cand... (wilsontimes.com)
Rocky Mount
- 2002 Tharrington Way, Rocky Mount, NC 27803 (redfin.com)
Tarboro
- McDowell-Moore Earns Second CAA Weekly Honor (elonphoenix.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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