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🌱 Which Sandy private high school earned a top statewide ranking?
And on the Sandy Patch calendar - Brad Price & Donny Wright at Bruce and Dianne's Place
Good morning Sandy! 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. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Sandy private high school earned a top statewide ranking?
Also on today's calendar: Brooks Hill Music on the Meadow and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 74, low: 52.
- Saturday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Best private high schools in Oregon (ktvz.com) — Families in Sandy will be interested to know a local private high school made a statewide list of Oregon's top-rated schools, based on academics, diversity, and student outcomes. The rankings compare enrollment sizes, student-teacher ratios, and overall grades for leading private high schools across the state, helping parents weigh options if they're considering alternatives to public school. 
📸 Around Sandy
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sandy
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★ Featured events ★
- Brad Price & Donny Wright at Bruce and Dianne's Place →
Bruce and Dianne's Place, 42919 SE Pagh Rd, Sandy
3:30 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- V Football Game @ Hood River HS 7:00pm
Sandy High Sandy, OR 97055
7:00 pm - Brooks Hill Music on the Meadow →
Bruce and Dianne's Place, 42919 SE Pagh Rd, Sandy
3:30 pm - Donny & Brad Music on the Meadow →
Bruce and Dianne's Place, 42919 SE Pagh Rd, Sandy
3:30 pm - JV2 Football vs Hood River HS 4:00pm
Sandy High Sandy, OR 97055
4:00 pm - JV Football vs Nelson HS 4:00pm
Sandy High Sandy, OR 97055
4:00 pm - JV/V Girls Soccer vs Centennial HS - 4:15/7:00pm
Sandy High Sandy, OR 97055
4:15 pm - V Football Game @ Milwaukie HS 7:00pm
Sandy High Sandy, OR 97055
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
📣 Sandy Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Logout - Hideaway Lake →
Shellrock Lake TH, National Forest Development Road 5830, Estacada - Homecoming Dance
Estacada High Estacada, OR 97023
7:30 pm - Election Security Town Hall: with Tobias Read, Oregon Secretary of State →
Estacada Public Library, Estacada
1:00 pm - Metzler Park--PDX →
Metzler Park, 24526 South Metzler Park Road, Estacada
8:30 am
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I found a pet bunny on Gary, if it's yours, please let me know.
It's sooo nice. I'm sure someone is missing it. (Nextdoor Meinig Park) - I love birds and I love hearing them.
I even feed them. A friend of mine found an app to identify birds around you. It is a fun app to use. It picks up their song and it tells you what… (Nextdoor Meinig Park)
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Sandy. Apply here.
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Sandy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sandy here.
🗞 Nearby News
Estacada
- Bagby Hot Springs is closed, despite what your maps app says (theoutlookonline.com)
Gresham
- Gresham Japanese Garden to illuminate autumnal magic (theoutlookonline.com)
- Gresham hip-hop artist 'COUNTUPCODY' charged with bank fraud (theoutlookonline.com)
- Safety Briefs: Pair of goats abandoned in Boring (theoutlookonline.com)
Ok Sandy! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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