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🌱 Patch AM: Preschool Storytime with Ms. Morgan and 10 more events
And on the New Shoreham Patch calendar - Farmers Market @ Hotel Manisses parking lot

Good day New Shoreham! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Farmers Market @ Hotel Manisses parking lot
- Preschool Storytime with Ms. Morgan at Island Free Library
- Digital Drop-by... at Island Free Library
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 61 and low of 35 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 64, low: 56.
- Thursday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 70 and low of 46 degrees.
📸 Around New Shoreham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Shoreham
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★ Featured events ★
- Farmers Market @ Hotel Manisses parking lot →
251 Spring St, New Shoreham
9:00 am
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
- Preschool Storytime with Ms. Morgan →
Island Free Library, 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham
10:30 am - Digital Drop-by... →
Island Free Library, 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham
2:00 pm - GAME TIME →
Island Free Library, 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham
2:30 pm - New Shoreham Town Council Work Session →
Town Hall, 16 Old Town Rd., Block Island
4:00 pm - Stitch Together →
Island Free Library, 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham
5:00 pm - Trivia at Poor People's Pub →
33 Ocean Ave, New Shoreham
9:00 pm - Tai Chi with Tom Hobin →
Island Free Library, 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham
8:00 am - Lapsit Storytime with Ms. Morgan →
Island Free Library, 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham
10:30 am - Karaoke at Poor People's Pub →
33 Ocean Ave, New Shoreham
9:00 pm - Friday After School Fun →
Island Free Library, 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham
8:00 am - Spanish for Beginners! →
Island Free Library, 9 Dodge Street, Box 1830, New Shoreham
4:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
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🗞 Nearby News
Westerly
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- Ballet RI opens its 49th season with In Motion (wpri.com)
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Narragansett
- Where to find Rhode Island's most remarkable historic artifacts (providencejournal.com)
- Coastal Wetlands From Rhode Island to Louisiana Get $4 Million Boost in (scienmag.com)
- URI Metcalf Institute's Fall Lecture takes participants outside to experience the North Woods Field Guide with DWELL Lab (progressive-charlestown.com)
Ok New Shoreham! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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