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Make time for Blanchard Lions vs Chickasha Fightin Chicks on the Blanchard Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Blanchard family lost $60,000 and who's fixing it.
Also on today's calendar: Blanchard Lions vs Ardmore Tigers and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Heavy t-storms; windy, humid, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Family out thousands after hiring contractor for project (kfor.com) — A Blanchard family says they're out more than $60,000 after a contractor allegedly stopped showing up and left work that failed city inspection, prompting a police report now with state authorities. As they struggle to make ends meet and reunite their family in Blanchard, another local contractor has stepped in, at his own expense, to repair and finish the project. 
📸 Around Blanchard
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Blanchard
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★ Featured events ★
- Blanchard Lions vs Chickasha Fightin Chicks →
Blanchard Football Field, Blanchard
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- HS Football - Home against Ardmore
Bridge Creek Public Schools Blanchard, OK 73010
7:00 pm - HS Football vs. Chickasha @ Home
Blanchard Public Schools Blanchard, OK 73010
7:00 pm - MS Football - Home against Little Axe
Bridge Creek Public Schools Blanchard, OK 73010
5:00 pm - HS/MS XC- Conference (Bridge Creek)
Bridge Creek Public Schools Blanchard, OK 73010
4:00 pm - Choir Fall Concert
Blanchard Public Schools Blanchard, OK 73010
6:30 pm - Blanchard Lions vs Ardmore Tigers →
Blanchard Football Field
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 15
📣 Blanchard Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- JH Football @ El Reno
Blanchard Public Schools Blanchard, OK 73010
5:30 pm - Coffee and Conversation
Tuttle Area Chamber of Commerce, 221 W Main St, Tuttle
9:00 am - HS Football vs. Chickasha @ Home
Blanchard Public Schools Blanchard, OK 73010
7:00 pm - HS Football - Home against Ardmore
Bridge Creek Public Schools Blanchard, OK 73010
7:00 pm - Homecoming Dance
Blanchard Public Schools Blanchard, OK 73010
8:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in BLANCHARD OK S22115 in Blanchard. Apply here.
- Loves posted a job opening for Restaurant Shift Leader in Newcastle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Blanchard here.
🗞 Nearby News
Norman
- Norman hosting Halloween family friendly events all October (news9.com)
- Awe-Inspiring Cloud Formations (60 pics) (izismile.com)
- Party Walls: Rotating Gallery Commemoration in EDO (metrofamilymagazine.com)
Ok Blanchard! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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