🌱 Playtime and 10 more events

Coffee in hand, Monroe? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Storytime
• Playtime
• Waldport at Monroe

... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 48 degrees.
• Sunday: Very warm with sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 50.
• Monday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 49 degrees.

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📸 Around Monroe

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monroe

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6

• Storytime →
  Monroe
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6

• Playtime →
  Monroe OR
  11:00 am

Friday October 16

• Waldport at Monroe →
  365 N 5Th St, Monroe
  7:00 pm

Thursday October 29

• Monroe Potluck & AA Meeting →
  The Meeting Hall, 648 Orchard St., Monroe
  6:00 pm

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📣 Monroe Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday October 3

• Tabletop Game Day →
  JC Grange, 1420 Kalmia St, Junction City
  10:00 am
• Breast Cancer Help Fundraiser: Auction →
  JC Moose Lodge Venue Hall, 427 Front St, Junction City
  6:00 pm

Monday October 5

• Football: Harrisburg vs Aberdeen Central (Junior Varsity)
  Aberdeen Central High School Gene Brownell Athletic Complex
  2:30 pm
• Competitive Dance: Harrisburg Invitational (Varsity)
  Harrisburg High School Gym Main
  3:00 pm

Wednesday October 7

• 4th St/Rail Improvement Project - Community Town Hall Meeting
  Harrisburg Public Library, 354 Smith Street, Harrisburg
  6:00 pm

Thursday October 8

• Football: Harrisburg vs O'Gorman (Freshman)
  O'Gorman High School McEneaney Field
  2:15 pm
• Competitive Dance: Watertown Cheer/Dance Invite (Varsity)
  Watertown High School Arena
  3:00 pm
• Competitive Cheer: Watertown Cheer/Dance Invite (Varsity)
  Watertown High School Arena
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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  Someone you care about might be thinking about quitting, and your support can make all the difference. Our communities grow stronger when we lift… (Nextdoor )

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Junction City. Apply here.
• American Greetings posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser in Philomath. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Junction City

• Your Lane County guide for all things fall (lookouteugene-springfield.com)

Philomath

• Philomath Rotary Club to hold assembly meeting on Tuesday (philomathnews.com)
• Law enforcement stops 24 drivers in Philomath during crosswalk enforcement (philomathnews.com)
• Business: Pioneer Connect rolls out lower internet pricing across all service tiers (philomathnews.com)

Corvallis

• Bloktoberfest and Corvallis Fall Festival coincide (orangemedianetwork.com)
• A winning streak for Science (science.org)

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Ok Monroe! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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