Good morning Kenly! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Washington at North Johnston
- AoE JCC Manufacturing Facility at North Johnston High
- PTA Fall Festival at Glendale-Kenly Elementary
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 92, low: 68.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
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Friday October 2 - AoE JCC Manufacturing Facility
North Johnston High Kenly, NC 27542
8:45 am - PTA Fall Festival
Glendale-Kenly Elementary Kenly, NC 27542
6:00 pm Saturday October 3 - October Hands-on History: Games and Play →
Tobacco Farm Life Museum, 709 N Church St, Kenly
10:00 am Monday October 5 - Rural Spark →
595 Bagley Rd, Kenly
5:30 pm Wednesday October 7 - JC Raulston Arboretum CTE
North Johnston High Kenly, NC 27542
6:00 am Friday October 9 - West Craven at North Johnston →
North Johnston High School, 5915 US Hwy 301 N, Kenly
7:00 pm Monday October 12 - Rural Spark →
595 Bagley Rd, Kenly
5:30 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday October 1 - HOME Football Game Vs. Smithfield
North Johnston Middle Micro, NC 27555
4:00 pm Monday October 5 - Fall Book Fair
North Johnston Middle Micro, NC 27555
7:30 am - HOME Volleyball & Soccer Game Vs. Selma
North Johnston Middle Micro, NC 27555
4:00 pm Tuesday October 6 - Classic Country Jubliee →
Live at The Rudy Theatre, 300 N Raiford St, Selma
12:45 pm
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Smithfield Approves Funds For Improvements To Downtown Pedestrian Pathway (jocoreport.com)
- Mark Your Calendars: 2026 Christmas Events Set In Downtown Smithfield (jocoreport.com)
- Nine Trails Featured In 2026 Johnston County Hiking Challenge (jocoreport.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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