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🌱 Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Firewheel and 11 more events

Be sure to catch Varsity Football vs. Duncanville on the Parker Patch calendar

Thursday August 27th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hi Parker! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! β˜•οΈοΈ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Varsity Football vs. Duncanville at Lowery Freshman Center
  • City Council Meeting at City of Parker
  • 6th Grade Field Trip to STEAM Center at Carlena Chandler El

... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Hot with lots of sun, with a high of 98 and low of 75 degrees. 🌢 Hot!
  • Friday: Hot with plenty of sun, temps: high: 100, low: 76.
  • Saturday: Hot with plenty of sun, with a high of 100 and low of 77 degrees.

πŸ“Έ Around Parker

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πŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Parker

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    Friday August 28
  • Varsity Football vs. Duncanville
    Lowery Freshman Center 155 Rivercrest Blvd, Allen, TX 75002, USA
    7:00 pm
  • Tuesday September 1
  • City Council Meeting β†’
    City of Parker - Parker City Hall - Council Chambers 5700 E. Parker Road Parker
    7:00 pm
  • Wednesday September 2
  • 6th Grade Field Trip to STEAM Center
    Carlena Chandler El Allen, TX 75002
  • Friday September 4
  • College Colors Day- Wear your favorite college team gear!
    Carlena Chandler El Allen, TX 75002
  • No School: Student Holiday/Teacher PD
    Lovejoy ISD Allen, TX 75002
  • Saturday September 5
  • Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Firewheel β†’
    4812 N President George Bush Hwy, Garland
    10:00 am

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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Thursday August 27
  • Taste it Thursday - Dried Apricot
    HUNT EL Cafeteria
    10:00 am
  • P & Z Meeting β†’
    City of Parker - Parker City Hall - Council Chambers 5700 E. Parker Road Parker
    5:00 pm
  • Friday August 28
  • Wylie vs J.J. Pearce - Football (M) - Varsity
    Wylie ISD Away - Eagle-Mustang Stadium
    7:00 pm
  • Wylie East vs Richardson High School - Football (M) - Varsity
    Wylie ISD Home - FB Stadium
    7:00 pm
  • Varsity Football vs. Duncanville
    Walter & Lois Curtis Middle 155 Rivercrest Blvd, Allen, TX 75002, USA
    7:00 pm
  • Wednesday September 2
  • 6th Grade Field Trip to STEAM Center
    Carlena Chandler El Allen, TX 75002

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πŸ—ž Nearby News

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  • Allen, Texas, to host UAC Basketball Tourney (501lifemag.com)
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  • Austin College students start the academic year with service (ntxe-news.com)

Wylie

  • Wylie becomes latest North Texas city to end Flock camera use (fox4news.com)

Ok Parker! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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