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🌱 Patch AM: How Plum’s golfers kicked off their season against Woodland Hills
Coming up on the Plum Patch calendar: O'Hara Elem. Back-to-School Social (PTO)
Good morning Plum! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Plum's golfers kicked off their season against Woodland Hills
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 20, 2026 (triblive.com) — Plum High School's boys golf team opened section play with a solid 221–252 win over Woodland Hills, led by medalist Gavin Finke's 39. The roundup also lists other WPIAL golf scores and notes that schedules can change, with updates sent to the sports desk. 
📸 Around Plum
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plum
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- O'Hara Elem. Back-to-School Social (PTO)
O'Hara Elementary 115 Cabin Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
4:00 pm - First Day For Students →
New Kensington-Arnold SD New Kensington, PA 15068 - Kerr Elem. Parent Teacher Meet & Greet & Camp Allegheny Mtg. - Grad
Fox Chapel Area School District Kerr Elementary School, 341 Kittanning Pike, Pittsburgh, PA 152
4:30 pm - District-Wide Bus Evacuation Drills
Plum Borough SD Pittsburgh, PA 15239
8:00 pm - MS- Picture Day
Plum Borough SD Plum Middle School, 440 Presque Isle Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15239
8:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Farmers Market →
Bon Air Elementary School, 3260 Leechburg Rd, New Kensington
9:00 am - O'Hara Elem. Back-to-School Social (PTO)
O'Hara Elementary 115 Cabin Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
4:00 pm - Seniority Lot Draw
Springdale JSHS Springdale High-Main Office Level-Landy Conference Room (10)
7:45 am - Kerr Elem. Parent Teacher Meet & Greet & Camp Allegheny Mtg. - Grad
Fox Chapel Area School District Kerr Elementary School, 341 Kittanning Pike, Pittsburgh, PA 152
4:30 pm - Nature Neighbors Walking Club →
Burrell Lake Park, 201 Delberta Rd, New Kensington
5:00 pm - Buzz Worthy Pub Trivia - Name That Tune →
The Oaks Theater, 310 Allegheny River Blvd, Oakmont
7:30 pm - Parker Barrow →
Jergel's Rhythm Grille, 103 Slade Lane, Warrendale
8:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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🗞 Nearby News
Springdale
- Dozens rally in favor of skill games in Pennsylvania after Supreme Court ruling (wpxi.com)
Oakmont
- The Stroller, Aug. 20, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley (triblive.com)
- Viktor Hovland's long odyssey is the product of what makes him great (golf.com)
- 7 Years Later, The Creepiest Eldritch Horror Game Returns With a Sequel Banger (fandomwire.com)
Monroeville
- Murrysville area: Aviation presentation, 'dance & Dodgeball' event, golf outing, more (triblive.com)
- Spectrum Charter cuts ribbon on new, expanded location in Monroeville (triblive.com)
Ok Plum! 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 sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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