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🌱 Washington community remembers the life of Marion “Buddy” Woolard
Washington, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Washington! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Washington community remembers the life of Marion “Buddy” Woolard
Also on today's calendar: Ocrafolk Festival, June 5-7, on Ocracoke Island, NC and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 85, low: 58.
- Friday: Warm with sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Marion 'Buddy' Arnold Woolard (outerbanksvoice.com) — Washington-born Marion “Buddy” Arnold Woolard is being remembered after his sudden passing at age 69, with services set for Friday, June 5, in Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head. Family and friends recall his roots in Washington, his love of the ocean, and his generous spirit, and invite condolences and memorial donations in his honor. 
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Ocrafolk Festival, June 5-7, on Ocracoke Island, NC →
The Berkley Manor, 58 Water Plant Rd, Ocracoke
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Ocrafolk Festival 2026, June 5-7, on Ocracoke Island, NC →
The Berkley Manor, 58 Water Plant Rd, Ocracoke
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Ocrafolk Festival 2026, June 5-7, on Ocracoke Island, NC →
The Berkley Manor, 58 Water Plant Rd, Ocracoke
9:00 am
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Sunday June 7
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Last Day of School
Washington Montessori Washington, NC 27889 -
Early Dismissal
Washington Montessori Washington, NC 27889
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Teacher Workdays
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CPR & First Aid Training
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Backwater Jack's Tiki Bar & Grill →
Backwater Jacks Tiki Bar, 1052 E Main St, Washington
2:00 pm
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Wednesday June 10
Sunday June 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Last Day of School
Washington Montessori Washington, NC 27889 -
Early Dismissal
Washington Montessori Washington, NC 27889
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Teacher Workdays
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Tuesday Painters — Arts of the Pamlico →
Turnage Theatre, 150 W Main St, Washington
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CPR & First Aid Training
Washington Montessori Washington, NC 27889 -
Art Walk — Arts of the Pamlico →
Turnage Theatre, 150 W Main St, Washington
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Saturday Morning Jams with BCTMA – Weekly Open Jam →
The West Main, 104 N Market St, Washington
10:00 am
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Tuesday June 9
Wednesday June 10
Friday June 12
Saturday June 20
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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