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🌱 How a new “Brave Band” could change Octorara’s game nights

Also check out 2nd Annual J-Fest on the Atglen Patch calendar

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new "Brave Band" could change Octorara's game nights

Also on today's calendar: 2nd Annual J-Fest.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Very warm; a p.m. shower, temps: high: 84, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brave Band seeks to offer flexible, more inclusive band experience for Octorara students (lancasteronline.com) — Octorara's school board recently heard a proposal for The Brave Band, a more flexible, inclusive performance group that would play at football games and community events. The next chance to hear updates or weigh in is the board's Oct. 13 meeting at 7 p.m. at the Learning Annex board room on Highland Road in Atglen.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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