🌱 How a new LGBTQ writers’ scholarship took shape in Milford

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In today's newsletter:

• How a new LGBTQ writers’ scholarship took shape in Milford

Also on today's calendar: Parent Tot Art Classes and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why is the mushroom always invited to the party? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 48 degrees.
• Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds; warmer, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
• Wednesday: Breezy and cooler with rain, with a high of 65 and low of 41 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Out Profile: Journalist Frank Pizzoli is a passionate outlier (outinjersey.net) — Milford recently hosted a scholarship fundraiser built around journalist Frank Pizzoli’s book, raising more than expected to support emerging LGBTQ writers through the local gay community center. The broader profile traces Pizzoli’s decades of LGBTQ journalism, HIV advocacy, and community organizing, underscoring how local storytelling and activism connect Milford to national queer history and ongoing civil rights struggles.
   

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📸 Around Milford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Milford

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday May 7

• Trivia Night →
  Jive Bar & Lounge, 319 Broad St, Milford
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday May 5

• DDES Field Day Grades 3 & 4
  Delaware Valley SD Milford, PA 18337

Wednesday May 6

• DDES Field Day Grade 5
  Delaware Valley SD Milford, PA 18337
• Chorus and Jazz Band Concert
  DVHS
  6:30 pm
• DVMS Chorus and Jazz Band Spring Concert
  DVHS Auditorium
  6:30 pm

Thursday May 7

• DDES Field Day Grades 3 & 4 Raindate
  Delaware Valley SD Milford, PA 18337

Friday May 8

• DDES Field Day Grade 5 Rain date
  Delaware Valley SD Milford, PA 18337
• Parent Tot Art Classes →
  The Arts Way, LLC., Milford
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday May 5

• DDES Field Day Grades 3 & 4
  Delaware Valley SD Milford, PA 18337

Wednesday May 6

• DDES Field Day Grade 5
  Delaware Valley SD Milford, PA 18337
• DVMS Chorus and Jazz Band Spring Concert
  DVHS Auditorium
  6:30 pm
• Chorus and Jazz Band Concert
  DVHS
  6:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Birds are in decline.
  Your cats are the biggest culprit | Opinion - https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/birds-are-in-decline-your-cats-are-the-biggest… (Nextdoor Milford Borough)
• Looking to do some renovations?
  Give Jesse a call 973-600-9348. JLBeyondRenovations.com. (Nextdoor Gold Key Lake)

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member 1 in Matamoras. Apply here.
• Acosta posted a job opening for Product Demonstrator PT in Matamoras. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milford here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Honesdale

• WMH Auxiliary receives GHP Community Achievement Award (thetimes-tribune.com)
• HS SOFTBALL/BASEBALL: Mecca powers Dunmore past Lakeland (thetimes-tribune.com)
• HNB named Big Screen Summer Series sponsor at F.M. Kirby Center (thetimes-tribune.com)

East Stroudsburg

• Man surrenders on assault charges in East Stroudsburg (newportdispatch.com)
• Man arrested after alleged PFA violation and burglary in East Stroudsburg (fox56.com)
• One undefeated streak down, one to go: No. 15 Kutztown faces Slippery Rock for PSAC Title (kubears.com)

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Ok Milford! 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: He is a fungi (Thank you Liz N. for sending it in!)
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