🌱 Oakland community remembers the life of resident Robert Benjamin Hill.
Oakland, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Oakland! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Oakland community remembers the life of resident Robert Benjamin Hill.
Also on today's calendar: OPEN STUDIO NIGHTS - (EACH AND EVERY FIRST FRIDAY) and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 61.
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Robert Benjamin Hill (maurycountysource.com) — Oakland residents are mourning the passing of 66-year-old Robert Benjamin Hill, a local resident whose memorial service is set for Saturday, June 13 at Peebles West Funeral Chapel in Oakland. Family, friends, and neighbors are invited to pay their respects during the visitation beforehand and remember his love of family, sports, and time at the beach. 
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NovelSpeak- A Different Kind of Book Club →
Cordova Library - Memphis Public Libraries, 8457 Trinity Rd, Cordova
1:00 pm
Thursday June 4
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Other local events
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OPEN STUDIO NIGHTS - (EACH AND EVERY FIRST FRIDAY) →
QBHOME Paint & Sip, 815 Exocet Dr Suite #110, Cordova
6:00 pm -
Navagraha Abhishekam
India Cultural Center & Temple Inc. 12005 US-64, Eads, TN 38028
11:00 am -
Crochet Club →
Cordova Library - Memphis Public Libraries, 8457 Trinity Rd, Cordova
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Bhudevi Abhishekam
India Cultural Center & Temple Inc. 12005 US-64, Eads, TN 38028
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The Blue Room Restaurant, 1245 N Germantown Parkyway Suite 101, Cordova
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Kruthika - Subramanya Abhishekam
India Cultural Center & Temple Inc. 12005 US-64, Eads, TN 38028
6:00 pm -
Masa Shivaratri - Shiva Abhishekam
India Cultural Center & Temple Inc. 12005 US-64, Eads, TN 38028
6:00 pm
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Sunday June 7
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Navagraha Abhishekam
India Cultural Center & Temple Inc. 12005 US-64, Eads, TN 38028
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Bhudevi Abhishekam
India Cultural Center & Temple Inc. 12005 US-64, Eads, TN 38028
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Board of Education - Business Meeting
Lakeland School System 3009 Davies Plantation Rd, Lakeland, TN 38002, USA
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Kruthika - Subramanya Abhishekam
India Cultural Center & Temple Inc. 12005 US-64, Eads, TN 38028
6:00 pm
Saturday June 6
Sunday June 7
Monday June 8
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anybody lost a big white dog?
He’s in my yard. He must belong to somebody, because he is wearing a collar! He came and walked around in my garage. I’m glad I had the baby kittens… (Nextdoor Northwood Estates) - I still have two sweet baby kittens that I need to find good furever homes for.
They are at the cutest part of their lives. They romp and jump and play with toys. One is a precious Calico and the other is an adorable Tabby… (Nextdoor Northwood Estates)
- Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Senior Shift Leader in Oakland. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Oakland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oakland here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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