🌱 Ben Haggard and 10 more events

Good day Roland! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Ben Haggard at Lee Creek Tavern
• High School & Middle School Fastpitch @ Heavener at ROLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
• Back To School Open House (District Wide) at ROLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT

... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Darla L.!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 101 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 74.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 73 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Roland

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 28

• Ben Haggard →
  Lee Creek Tavern, 109 Cherokee Blvd, Roland
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 11

• High School & Middle School Fastpitch @ Heavener
  ROLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT Roland, OK 74954
  4:30 pm
• Back To School Open House (District Wide)
  ROLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT Roland, OK 74954
  6:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• High School & Middle School Fastpitch @ Gore
  ROLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT Roland, OK 74954
  4:30 pm

Monday August 17

• High School & Middle School Fastpitch vs. Spiro
  ROLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT Roland, OK 74954
  4:30 pm

Tuesday August 18

• High School Fastpitch @ Tahlequah Sequoyah
  ROLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT Roland, OK 74954
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 11

• High School & Middle School Fastpitch @ Heavener
  ROLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT Roland, OK 74954
  4:30 pm
• Wildcat Meet and Greet
  Moffett , OK 74946
  5:00 pm
• Back To School Open House (District Wide)
  ROLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT Roland, OK 74954
  6:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• First Day of School
  Moffett , OK 74946
  7:30 am
• High School & Middle School Fastpitch @ Gore
  ROLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT Roland, OK 74954
  4:30 pm

Monday August 17

• High School & Middle School Fastpitch vs. Spiro
  ROLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT Roland, OK 74954
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• School is almost back in session.
  Please remember to stay alert to keep everyone safe this school year. (Nextdoor )

• Pilot Travel Centers, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Roland. Apply here.
• American Greetings Corporation posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser - Sallisaw, OK in Sallisaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roland here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Poteau

• 6 local All-Staters take part in All-State Football Game (sequoyahcountytimes.com)
• Heat Advisory Issued for Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas as Heat Index Nears 109 (travelinglifestyle.net)

Tahlequah

• Congressman Brecheen Announces August Town Halls (oklahomafarmreport.com)
• Marianna Mitchell (bluebonnetnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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