🌱 Registration begins for 'Teen Kit: Scratch Art CDs' and 11 more events

Good day The Colony! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Registration begins for 'Teen Kit: Scratch Art CDs' at The Colony Public Library
• Little Nugget Story Time at Chick-fil-A at The Colony Public Library
• Rail District Advisory Board Meeting at George a. Purefoy Municipal Center

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you get when you mix a broccoli and a melon? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 96 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 86, low: 74.
• Tuesday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees.

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📸 Around The Colony

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🗓 Upcoming Events in The Colony

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Monday July 13

• Registration begins for 'Teen Kit: Scratch Art CDs'
  The Colony Public Library - The Colony TX 75056
  10:00 am
• Little Nugget Story Time at Chick-fil-A
  The Colony Public Library Chick-fil-A - 3705 Main St. The Colony TX 75056
  10:15 am
• Rail District Advisory Board Meeting →
  George a. Purefoy Municipal Center George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, 4th Floor Unity Room -
  12:00 pm
• Hike & Bike Advisory Board →
  George a. Purefoy Municipal Center The Grove at Frisco Commons - 8300 McKinney Rd Frisco TX 7
  6:00 pm

Tuesday July 14

• Small Towns and Big Secrets: In Conversation with Bestselling Autho
  The Colony Public Library
  6:00 pm
• Planning & Zoning Commission →
  George a. Purefoy Municipal Center George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, Council Chambers - 610
  6:30 pm
• Planning & Zoning Commission →
  City of the Colony City Hall - Council Chambers - 6053 Main St. The Colony TX 75056
  6:30 pm

Wednesday July 15

• Walnut Wednesdays →
  Frisco Parks & Recreation Frisco Heritage Center - 6455 Page Street Frisco TX 75034
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday July 13

• Registration begins for 'Teen Kit: Scratch Art CDs'
  The Colony Public Library - The Colony TX 75056
  10:00 am
• Little Nugget Story Time at Chick-fil-A
  The Colony Public Library Chick-fil-A - 3705 Main St. The Colony TX 75056
  10:15 am

Tuesday July 14

• Small Towns and Big Secrets: In Conversation with Bestselling Autho
  The Colony Public Library
  6:00 pm

Wednesday July 15

• Explore Summer: Snack Cake Taste Test
  The Colony Public Library Library Multipurpose Room - 6800 Main St. The Colony TX 75056
  1:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• If you post something for sale and is not a $20 item or Girl Scout Cookies, and somebody immediately asks about it, keep your guard up.
  Look at their profile which is usually zero info. They will tell you they can’t get there, but their cousin can and they will Zelle you now. Tell… (Nextdoor The Tribute)
• Bobcat seen walking in my backyard.
  Make sure to accompany your small pets and children when letting them outside. (Nextdoor Cascades at The Colony)

• Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(06979) - 5000 Main St in The Colony. Apply here.
• Scheels posted a job opening for Women's Fashion Manager - Full Time in The Colony. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near The Colony here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Lewisville

• Lewisville Police Investigating Discovery of Deceased Fetus Along Lake Shoreline (irvingweekly.com)
• Louisiana's Cody Brasch embraces faith as MLB Draft approaches (katc.com)
• This Secret Texas Store Has Huge Discounts on Groceries with Slightly Dented Boxes (myfamilytravels.com)

Frisco

• Colorado tight end Zach Atkins aims to play key role in offense (denverpost.com)
• Mercer County Teen Excels in National Young Entrepreneur's Competition (tapinto.net)

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Ok The Colony! 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: The saddest vegetable known to man: a melonccoli. (Thank you Francie H. for sending it in!)
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