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In today's newsletter:

• How strong is Westerly volleyball's title defense after moving up divisions?
• Which Rhode Island events are on tap for the week ahead?
• Why Taylor Swift's latest act of generosity has a Westerly connection

Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Humid; brief p.m. showers, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
• Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 74, low: 66.
• Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 74 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wheeler and Westerly volleyball preview (thewesterlysun.com) — Westerly volleyball heads into the new season as defending Division II state champions, moving up to face tougher statewide competition but keeping a strong, experienced core. Coach Erinn McKinnon-Beal returns to lead a roster packed with all-division talent and multi-sport athletes. While another undefeated run is unlikely, the Bulldogs are clearly reloading, not rebuilding.
   

• Rhode Island upcoming events Aug 31 (lemonwire.com) — If you're looking for something to do this week, this roundup highlights concerts and family events across Rhode Island from August 31 through September 6, with a section labeled for Westerly. Listings include Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire and late-night music events, with links to buy tickets or submit your own happenings. It's a handy starting point for planning next weekend's outings.
   

• Taylor Swift gives $50K to Connecticut mom hurt while helping crash victims (ctpost.com) — A Connecticut mother badly injured while helping crash victims on I-95 in Rhode Island just received a $50,000 boost from Taylor Swift, who owns a beach house in Westerly. The donation helped push a GoFundMe campaign for Ashley Taunton toward its six-figure goal as she continues recovering from multiple surgeries. Her heroic actions also saved the son of a longtime friend.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westerly

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• RWU Law Providence Law School Fair →
  Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St, Providence
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday August 31
• Town Council →
  Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Second Floor, Westerly
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Mystic Museum of Art Presents: LUXE, CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways →
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Mystic Museum of Art 9 Water Street, Mystic, CT 06355
• Freshman Photos (Ward Auditorium)
  Westerly High School Westerly, RI 02891
  6:00 am
• Board of Canvassers →
  Westerly, RI Calendar Westerly, RI 02891
  10:00 am
• Economic Development Commission (EDC) →
  Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Second Floor, Westerly
  4:00 pm
• Taco Tuesday at Milestone
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce 12 Water St, Mystic, CT, 06355
  5:00 pm
• Trivia at C.C. O'Brien's
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce C.C. O'Brien's 8 Mechanic Street, Pawcautck, CT
  7:00 pm
• Trivia & Taco Tuesday with DJ Trivia RI at Surf Cantina
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce 15 Canal St Westerly RI 02891
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Surftown Half Marathon, Relay & 5K presented by Westerly Hospital →
  , Westerly
  7:30 am
Saturday September 19
• Luck Of The Draw Doubles Tennis Tournament For Charity →
  Pondview Racquet Club, 252 Shore Rd, Westerly
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 31
• Annual Meeting of the The Watch Hill Conservancy AND Lanphear LIVE! Presents: East V. West – A Sustainable Viticulture Comparison →
  The Watch Hill Conservancy, One Bay St, Westerly
  6:00 pm
• Annual Meeting of the The Watch Hill Conservancy... →
  The Watch Hill Conservancy, One Bay St, Westerly
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Freshman Photos (Ward Auditorium)
  Westerly High School Westerly, RI 02891
  6:00 am
• Taco Tuesday at Milestone
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce 12 Water St, Mystic, CT, 06355
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Apple Rehabilitation on Post road, Westerly.
  Especially Hannah the recreation Director. She was a big help with the planning of my Aunt(mom)'s 100 birthday. On August 27,2027. It was… (Nextdoor Veterans Way - High St)
• Look closely.
  See its spots? That is a bobcat. Its short "bobbed" tail, pointed ears, long legs, and spotted reddish-brown coat are distinctive. Bobcats live… (Nextdoor Veterans Way - High St)

• Westerly Public Schools posted a job opening for Assistant Coach - WHS Cheer Team in Westerly. Apply here.
• Cold Stone Creamery posted a job opening for Crew Member in Westerly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westerly here.

🗞 Nearby News

Charlestown

• Herbicide, Tree Cutting Underway at East Beach (progressive-charlestown.com)
• What's the most expensive property sold in RI? Aug. 29 real estate transactions (providencejournal.com)
• Coming Attractions: August 30 through September 14 (artsfuse.org)

South Kingstown

• Peace Dale Library unveils new Community Learning Center (independentri.com)
• Rhode Island Foundation gives out $5.4M in Grants for Housing, Food, Health Care and Police Training (rinewstoday.com)

Kingston

• Elm Grove Cemetery officials say first state grant will go a long way (independentri.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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