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๐ŸŒฑ Music in the Meadow and 11 more events

And on the The Plains Patch calendar - 82nd Waterford Fair

Thursday September 17th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good day The Plains! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. โ˜€๏ธ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • 82nd Waterford Fair at Waterford Foundation
  • Music in the Meadow at Great Meadow
  • Treaty Oak Revival at Jiffy Lube Live

... and check out 10 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? ๐Ÿค” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. ๐ŸŒถ Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with periods of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.

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Gainesville

  • Helping People With Dementia Reconnect Through Music (aarp.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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