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🌱 Patch AM: How Exeter became the heart of Rhode Island’s 25th 9/11 remembrance
Spotted on the Exeter calendar: OktoberVets 5K and German Festival
Hi Exeter! 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 Exeter became the heart of Rhode Island's 25th 9/11 remembrance
Also on today's calendar: OktoberVets 5K and German Festival and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 49 degrees.
- Saturday: Cooler with periods of sun, temps: high: 70, low: 49.
- Sunday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rhode Island marks 25th anniversary of September 11th attacks (independentri.com) — Exeter hosted Rhode Island's main 25th-anniversary 9/11 remembrance at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, where Gov. Dan McKee honored the nine Rhode Islanders killed in the attacks and service members lost afterward. The morning ceremony included bell ringings, moments of silence for each crash, and echoed similar observances held in other cities and towns across the state. 
📸 Around Exeter
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Exeter
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★ Featured events ★
- OktoberVets 5K and German Festival →
Wickford Village, 1 Main St, North Kingstown
10:00 am
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- Cool Cars For Cats & Canines 15th Annual Car Show →
Exeter Animal Shelter, 169 S. County Trail, Exeter
10:00 am - Lunch & Learn with Kimonee M. Burke →
12:00 pm - Cranberry Thanksgiving →
St James Chapel, 2079 Matunuck School House Rd, Charlestown
12:00 pm
Saturday September 19
Monday September 28
Saturday October 3
📣 Exeter Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Equestrian Center Tour →
The Preserve Sporting Club & Residences, 1 Preserve Boulevard, Richmond
11:00 am - Hilltop Spa After Dark →
The Hilltop Spa at The Preserve, 2 Bumblebee Lane, Richmond
4:00 pm - Maker's Mark Hobbit House →
Double Barrel Steak, 1 Preserve Boulevard, Richmond
6:30 pm - Children's Wellness Experience →
The Hilltop Spa at The Preserve, 2 Bumblebee Lane, Richmond
11:15 am - Bell Schoolhouse 200th Anniversary Party →
Richmond, RI Calendar, 5 Richmond Townhouse Rd., Wyoming
2:00 pm - Preserve Hike →
The Preserve Sporting Club & Residences, 1 Preserve Boulevard, Richmond
5:00 pm - RES Golf fundraiser
Beaver River Golf Course
12:00 pm - Affordable Housing Meeting →
Richmond, RI Calendar, 5 Richmond Townhouse Rd., Wyoming
4:30 pm - The Hilltop Spa Beauty & Bentley Experience →
The Hilltop Spa at The Preserve, 2 Bumblebee Lane, Richmond
5:00 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Come enjoy Exeter Fall Fesitval at Yawgoo Ski Area with a great opportunity to find out about joining Scouting this Saturday September 19th.
Look for the Troop 45 Exeter booth. The Festival runs fro 10AM to 3PMt (Nextdoor Exeter)
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in East Greenwich. Apply here.
- General Dynamics Electric Boat posted a job opening for Dispatcher - Transportation Logistics Planner in North Kingstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Exeter here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kingston
- URI opens its doors on its retooled and renovated Fine Arts Center (independentri.com)
- Local fisheries organization launches charity license plate (independentri.com)
- Football: Skippers answer call with QB still sidelined (independentri.com)
North Kingstown
- North Kingstown Man Tracked Down, Charged With Assault: Cops (patch.com)
Ok Exeter! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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