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In today's newsletter:

• How a lost python ended up in a West Warwick car engine
• What North Smithfield's loss means for West Warwick's next big match

Also on today's calendar: Casting for RI Youth Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol, the Musical and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 44.
• Saturday: Sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ball python recovering after rescue from vehicle engine in West Warwick (coastalabc.com) — A loose ball python was discovered trapped in a vehicle engine after traveling to a West Warwick store, and is now recovering thanks to extensive veterinary care arranged by a local reptile shop. Staff and customers spent nearly an hour freeing the injured snake, which had likely survived outside for weeks. The shop is urging residents to rehome exotic pets responsibly instead of releasing them outdoors.
   

• Ready for redemption? Toll Gate is and Tuesday's win only proved it. (providencejournal.com) — Toll Gate's girls soccer team boosted its Division II playoff hopes with a 3-1 road win over North Smithfield, reshuffling the standings just ahead of a key stretch. North Smithfield, which next hosts West Warwick, took only its second loss of the season. The result tightens the race around West Warwick's program as division contenders jostle for postseason position.
   

📸 Around West Warwick

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Warwick

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Casting for RI Youth Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol, the Musical →
  Set the Barre Dance Studio, 1800 Post Road, Airport Plaza, Warwick,
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• TRI-M Food Truck Night 2026 →
  West Warwick Senior High School West Warwick, RI 02893
  4:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Halloween Costume Craft Event →
  Smiling Angel's Society, 475 Sandy Ln, Warwick
  11:00 am
Tuesday October 13
• West Warwick Prevention Coalition Meeting →
  West Warwick RI
  3:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Shard Glass Studio: Friday Night Glass Party →
  Shard Glass Studio at The Agawam Mill Artist Studios, 1454 Main St. Suite 24, West Warwick
  6:00 pm
• Friday Night Glass Party →
  Shard Glass Studio at The Agawam Mill Artist Studios, 1454 Main St. Suite 24, West Warwick
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Giant Annual Yard Sale →
  St. Francis de Sales Church, 381 School St, North Kingstown
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 8
• Making a Fall Sheet Pan Dinner →
  IN-SIGHT, 43 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick
  10:30 am
• Foodies + New Friends: Cranston | Charity Edition →
  Restaurant of the Week, Cranston
  7:00 pm
• TELL ME LIES A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac →
  The Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St, East Greenwich
  8:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Passport Gala →
  Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, 20 Rhodes Place, Cranston
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Fall Fest at The Loom Hotel →
  Warwick RI
• Wildcats 5K and Kid Fun Run →
  East Greenwich RI

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Rhode Island has been experiencing a recent increase in mpox cases.
  Be aware of the symptoms and protect yourself. Two doses of the mpox vaccine is your best protection. The vaccine is available at CVS and Walgreens… (Nextdoor )

• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Warwick. Apply here.
• Jewish Collaborative Services posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Warwick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Warwick here.

🗞 Nearby News

Warwick

• Discover What's Pawtuxet River Authority Up To? (warwickpost.com)
• Warwick, RI Planning Board — October 14, 2026 (meetingwatch.org)

East Greenwich

• East Greenwich Unified Volleyball Beats Chariho 3-0 (eastgreenwichnews.com)

Cranston

• Providence Man Wanted On Robbery Charge Captured: Cops (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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