🌱 How two Milton artists turn dumpster scraps into whimsical metal creatures

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In today's newsletter:

• How two Milton artists turn dumpster scraps into whimsical metal creatures

Also on today's calendar: Mt. Abraham Girls JV Soccer @ Milton and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 61 and low of 51 degrees.
• Wednesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 70, low: 56.
• Thursday: Breezy with rain and drizzle, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Made in Vermont: Trash to treasure by crafting unique sculptures full of charm (wcax.com) — Milton residents Chuck and Maureen Jocelyn are turning scrap metal into playful, one-of-a-kind sculptures through their homegrown venture, 802 Metal Art. From dumpster dives to yard-sale finds, they rescue metal that might hit the landfill and transform it into whimsical animals and quirky creations sold at craft shows, flea markets, and fairs across the region.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Milton

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 7
• Harwood Varsity Field Hockey @ Milton →
  Milton High School, 17 Rebecca Lander Dr, Milton
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Board of Civil Authority (BCA) - Special Meeting →
  Milton, VT Calendar, 43 Bombardier Rd., Milton
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Milton–Westford–Georgia Weekly Honk & Wave for Democracy →
  Milton Hannaford, 259 US-7, Milton
  11:00 am
Monday October 5
• Selectboard Meeting →
  Milton, VT Calendar, 43 Bombardier Rd., Milton
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Library Board Meeting →
  Milton, VT Calendar, 39 Bombardier Rd., Milton
  5:30 pm
• Planning Commission Regular Meeting →
  Milton, VT Calendar, 43 Bombardier Rd., Milton
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• The Underwater Archaeology of the American Revolution on Lake Champlain →
  Milton Grange Hall, 135 River St, Milton
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Mt. Abraham Girls JV Soccer @ Milton →
  Milton High School, 17 Rebecca Lander Dr, Milton
  10:00 am
Tuesday October 27
• Community Meal – Milton →
  Arrowhead Senior Citizen Center, inc, 46 Middle Rd, Milton
  11:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Toddler Storytime →
  Colchester, VT Calendar, 898 Main St., Colchester
  10:30 am
• WorkForce in Motion Summit →
  105 Pearl Street, Essex Junction
  12:00 pm
• Omakase Kitchen Takeover →
  Two Heroes Brewery, 252 U.S. 2, South Hero
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Stewart's Shops posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in South Hero. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for 11:00am-7:00pm Team Member Shifts in Essex Junction. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Colchester

• Colchester Food Shelf seeks food and monetary donations so families can choose their own protein for Thanksgiving (colchestersun.com)
• K-9 competition supports retired police dogs (wcax.com)
• Top 5 vCISO Providers for Mid-Market Security Programs (ciobulletin.com)

Essex

• Rail City Tattoo Convention returns Oct. 3-4 to St. Albans (samessenger.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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