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🌱 Patch AM: Alien Ant Farm hits Northampton this Friday—are you going?
And on the Northampton Patch calendar - Bucks County Puzzlers Fall Swap & Sale and Pairs Speed Puzzling Competition

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In today's newsletter:
- Alien Ant Farm hits Northampton this Friday—are you going?
- Northampton community remembers longtime educator and volunteer Lorie A. Dotter
Also on today's calendar: Bucks County Puzzlers Fall Swap & Sale and Pairs Speed Puzzling Competition and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 46 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 45.
- Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ALIEN ANT FARM Return With Blistering New Single 'Gaslighter' (iconvsicon.com) — Alien Ant Farm are bringing their new single "Gaslighter" and a full live set to The Gin Mill and Grille in Northampton this Friday, Oct. 9. The band is touring the U.S. and Europe, and local fans can catch them just days after the track's release, ahead of its feature in an upcoming music video game.
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• Week of Oct. 8 (homenewspa.com) — Northampton is mourning longtime resident and educator Lorie A. Dotter, 91, who taught special education in the Northampton Area School District for decades and was deeply involved in Grace U.C.C. and local fraternal organizations. Friends and neighbors can pay their respects Thursday, Oct. 8, at Grace U.C.C. on Lincoln Avenue, with visitation in the late morning followed by a noon funeral service and interment in Stockertown.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Northampton
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★ Featured events ★
- Bucks County Puzzlers Fall Swap & Sale and Pairs Speed Puzzling Competition →
St Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 1410 Almshouse Rd, Jamison
12:30 pm - Jewelry & Watch Appraisal and Buying Event - October 14th - 17th →
Douglas Jewelers, 1745 S Easton Rd, Doylestown
10:00 am - Crafts in the Meadow →
10 Stable Mill Trl, Richboro
10:00 am - Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival →
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 100 Station Ave, Oaks
9:00 am - Better Care. Better Outcomes. A Brighter Future →
99 Barclay St, Newtown
6:00 pm
Sunday October 11
Wednesday October 14
Saturday October 17
Saturday October 24
Tuesday October 27
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Other local events
- Library Board Meeting →
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6:30 pm - Crafts In The Barn →
9:30 am - McCartney Foundation 5k Run & Family Walk For The Deaf →
Peace Valley Park, 264 Creek Rd, Doylestown
9:00 am - NBA Restaurant Week →
, Newtown
10:00 am - Praise & Worship Night →
800 York Rd
5:00 pm - Toddler Time Together With Miss Susan →
Shir Ami: Bucks County Jewish Congregation, 101 Richboro Newtown Rd, Newtown
10:00 am - Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival →
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 100 Station Ave, Oaks
10:00 am
Thursday October 8
Wednesday October 14
Saturday October 17
Friday October 23
Sunday October 25
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Election 2026: Where Democratic state Sen. Nick Miller, Republican challenger Omy Maldonado stand on the issues (mcall.com)
- 8 things to do in the Lehigh Valley this October (keystonenewsroom.com)
Allentown
- Election 2026: Where Allentown House candidates stand on the issues (mcall.com)
- 733 N. 5th Street - 733 N 5th St Allentown PA (1 units available) (zillow.com)
- Ready to cha-cha? 'Dancing with the Stars: Live!' is coming to Philadelphia (nbcphiladelphia.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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