🌱 Patch AM: How much rain actually fell on Bristol during Sunday’s storm?

Hi Bristol! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How much rain actually fell on Bristol during Sunday's storm?
• Want a peaceful morning nature walk right here in Bristol?

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Paddle for Progress RI and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 61 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 78, low: 69.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Which RI town got the most rain in Sunday's storm (providencejournal.com) — Bristol saw the heaviest rainfall in Rhode Island on Sunday, with more than six inches recorded by volunteer weather observers. The storm set a daily rainfall record for the Providence area and caused flash flooding in several nearby communities, while some northern towns saw under an inch. Residents can compare Bristol's totals with other towns using the volunteer network's online maps.
   

• Morning Garden Walks (providenceonline.com) — Morning Garden Walks at Blithewold in Bristol invite you to explore the property's natural spaces with an environmental educator, enjoying a relaxed stroll focused on nature and local history. The walks run from 9 to 11 a.m., cost $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers, and require advance registration, with space limited to 15 participants of all ages.
   

📸 Around Bristol

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bristol

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• 2026 Paddle for Progress RI →
  Gardner's Wharf 170 Main Street North Kingstown, RI 02852,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Knitting Circle Workshops →
  Quinta Gamelin Community Center, 101 Asylum Rd, Bristol
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Nature Drawing at Blithewold →
  Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum, 101 Ferry Rd, Bristol
  10:00 am
• MHHS Back to School Open House
  Bristol Warren Regional SD Bristol, RI 02809
  6:00 pm
• MHHS Open House
  Mt. Hope High School Bristol, RI 02809
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Olivia Dolphin Band Live at Linden Place →
  Linden Place, 500 Hope St, Bristol
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Stained Glass Butterfly & Crystals Plant Stake →
  Quinta Gamelin Community Center, 101 Asylum Rd, Bristol
  10:00 am
• Harvest Festival →
  Coggeshall Farm Museum, 1 Colt Drive, Bristol
  10:00 am
Sunday September 20
• Fall Youth Tennis →
  Bristol Town Beach, 50 Asylum Rd, Bristol
  12:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Mandala Dot Art Workshop →
  Quinta Gamelin Community Center, 101 Asylum Rd, Bristol
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Nature Drawing at Blithewold →
  Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum, 101 Ferry Rd, Bristol
  10:00 am
Saturday September 26
• Fall Beginners Tennis Clinic →
  Bristol Town Beach, 50 Asylum Rd, Bristol
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Fungal Disease Awareness Week is September 14-18.
  DYK? Fungal infections can have the same symptoms as illnesses caused by bacteria or viruses, making them hard to diagnose. Delays in getting the… (Nextdoor )

• Goldfish Swim School posted a job opening for Swim Instructor in Warwick. Apply here.
• Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness posted a job opening for Toddler Teacher Full Time Benefits Package Excellent Wages in East Providence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bristol here.

🗞 Nearby News

Warren

• Warren seeks state maintenance of effort clause for schools (eastbayri.com)
• Council unveils Ousamequin portrait in Warren Town Hall chamber (eastbayri.com)
• Officials get about the business of updating Warren's zoning book (eastbayri.com)

Barrington

• Penalty flags fly as Eagles battle Broncos (eastbayri.com)

Providence

• MA Man Wanted On Bad Check Charge Nabbed In Providence: Cops (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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