Community Corner
🌱 Why Diner 22 is a must-stop before your Raystown Lake adventure.
And check out Community Coffee Hike on the Alexandria Patch calendar
Cheers Alexandria! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Diner 22 is a must-stop before your Raystown Lake adventure.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
- Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 75, low: 47.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 68 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 12 Blue-Collar Pennsylvania Restaurants That Serve Huge Portions For Cheap (newsbreak.com) — Diner 22 on William Penn Highway in Alexandria gets a shout-out as a go-to stop for big, affordable breakfasts, burgers, and daily specials that leave you with leftovers. The piece frames Alexandria as a handy launch point for Raystown Lake trips, encouraging boaters and campers to fuel up locally before a day on the water. It also spotlights similar blue-collar, large-portion diners across Pennsylvania. 
📸 Around Alexandria
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Community Coffee Hike →
Blair Park, 105 Penn Street, Huntingdon
9:00 am - JH Boys Soccer @ Hollidaysburg
Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, PA 16602
5:00 pm - JH Girls volleyball @ Central Mtn
Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, PA 16602
5:00 pm - JH Girls Soccer @ Hollidaysburg
Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, PA 16602
6:30 pm - Transition Advisory Committee Meeting →
Millcreek Township, PA Calendar
7:00 pm - JH Girls Volleyball @ Bald Eagle Tourney (A team only)
Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, PA 16602
8:30 am - Port Matilda EMS 5k Run/Walk →
Community Park, Port Matilda
9:00 am - Port Matilda EMS 5k →
Community Park, Port Matilda
9:00 am - JH Girls volleyball vs Bald Eagle Area
Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, PA 16602
4:00 pm - JH Boys Soccer @Mt Nittany
Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, PA 16602
4:15 pm - JH Girls Soccer @ Mt Nittany
Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona, PA 16602
5:30 pm - LECOM Flu Shots →
Millcreek Township, PA Calendar
8:00 am
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Join us Sunday, October 25 at 1 p.
m. at the Southcentral Region Office (8627 William Penn Hwy., Huntingdon) for an engaging look into the world of the Allegheny Woodrat, a state… (Nextdoor )
- The Juniata College posted a job opening for Head Women's Lacrosse Coach in Huntingdon. Apply here.
- Penn Highlands Healthcare posted a job opening for Food Service Worker (Union - PHHD) in Huntingdon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alexandria here.
🗞 Nearby News
Huntingdon
- JVHS students enjoy 'derbying' (huntingdondailynews.com)
- Standing Stone Senior Center holds bimonthly meeting (huntingdondailynews.com)
- Raystown Lake Overlooks to close temporarily for maintenance (wtaj.com)
Williamsburg
- Aurandt building volleyball culture at Williamsburg (mcheraldonline.com)
Ok Alexandria! 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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