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In today's newsletter:

  • What's planned for Plano's free Japanese moon-viewing festival Saturday?
  • How a $2 million gift will expand Plano kids' cancer care

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Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 92, low: 72.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Free Otsukimi Festival Brings Anime Star Emi Lo, Live Performances and Japanese-Inspired Marketplace to Plano - Japan America Society of DFW (jasdfw.org) — Plano residents can enjoy a free Japanese Otsukimi Moon Viewing Festival this Saturday, September 26, from 6–10 p.m. at Haggard Park. The evening features anime voice actress Emi Lo, live performances, cultural activities, a bustling marketplace, and family-friendly games, with easy access via DART's Red Line to Downtown Plano Station.
   

• Hogs for the Cause gives $2 to Children's Medical Center Plano (planomagazine.com) — Families in Plano will see expanded childhood cancer care thanks to a $2 million gift to Children's Medical Center Plano, one of the campus's largest-ever capital donations. The funding will grow inpatient and outpatient capacity at the Pauline Allen Gill Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, helping more North Texas kids receive specialized treatment close to home as the region continues to grow.
   

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