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In today's newsletter:
- How you can perform at Bolivar’s first Make Music Day celebration.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 60.
🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bolivar Joins Worldwide Celebration with First Make Music Day Bolivar (hatchiepress.com) — Bolivar is launching its first Make Music Day celebration on Sunday, June 21, 2026, with free performances at the Bolivar Farmers Market. Local and regional musicians of all experience levels can sign up to play, while families are invited to enjoy a full day of live, family-friendly music and community spirit supported by the City of Bolivar and Bolivar Main Street.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday June 3
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Oxford House | Jackson | Welcome Home Premiere Event →
Empire 8 Theatre, 1511 Vann Dr, Jackson
12:00 pm
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Alzheimer's Association Info Sessions
Jackson-Madison County Library - Multiage Programs
Jackson-Madison County Library, 433 E Lafayette St, Jackson, TN
12:00 pm
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Make it Wednesday →
Cordova Library - Memphis Public Libraries, 8457 Trinity Rd, Cordova
4:00 pm
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Rediscovering Ruby Falls: Jackson's Lost Voice →
The Carnegie Center for Arts and History, 305 E College St #6215, Jackson
6:00 pm
Thursday June 4
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NovelSpeak- A Different Kind of Book Club →
Cordova Library - Memphis Public Libraries, 8457 Trinity Rd, Cordova
1:00 pm
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THE PRINCE OF EGYPT →
Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, 314 E Main St, Jackson
7:00 pm
Friday June 5
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OPEN STUDIO NIGHTS - (EACH AND EVERY FIRST FRIDAY) →
QBHOME Paint & Sip, 815 Exocet Dr Suite #110, Cordova
6:00 pm
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Hub City Improv Show: We Heart the 90s/00s! →
The Carnegie Center for Arts and History, 305 E College St #6215, Jackson
7:00 pm
Saturday June 6
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Navagraha Abhishekam
India Cultural Center & Temple Inc.
12005 US-64, Eads, TN 38028
11:00 am
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Crochet Club →
Cordova Library - Memphis Public Libraries, 8457 Trinity Rd, Cordova
3:00 pm
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Innovation Gala - Hosted by Dominion CDC →
The Venue 38068, 16280 US-64, Somerville
3:00 pm
Sunday June 7
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Bhudevi Abhishekam
India Cultural Center & Temple Inc.
12005 US-64, Eads, TN 38028
9:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Bolivar. Apply here.
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University of Tennessee posted a job opening for Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences, Hardeman County: UTIA in Bolivar. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bolivar here.
🗞 Nearby News
Henderson
Jackson
- Elks Lodge #192 names Eagle Scout of the Year (wbbjtv.com)
- Planet Fitness offers free summer gym pass for kids (wbbjtv.com)
- 731 Crime Stoppers hosts 34th Annual Golf Tournament (wbbjtv.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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