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Coming up on the calendar:
"Weird Al" Yankovic at Salem Civic Center
Practice Rally Ellen Kaffa & friends at Star City Canine Training Club Building
Core & More at Salem Senior Center
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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I'm going to start a group for ANIMAL LOVERS such as my self. When I was younger it was basketball but now ANIMALS ARE MY TRUE PASSION. I Love how they make me feel. (Nextdoor Salem Commons)
I have 2 cats i need to rehome they are both a year old 1 male and one female. The male is blonde color and the female is a dark orange. Please message me if your interested and I'll send pics. There is a small rehoming fee to… (Nextdoor Roanoke Blvd/Texas St)
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🗞 Nearby News
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Volleyball Recap: Abingdon Extends Winning Streak to 13 (maxpreps.com)
Roanoke
Grown Here at Home: LEAP Winter Farm Share program connects Roanoke residents with local produce (wdbj7.com)
The Tanglewood Crossing development in southwest Roanoke County is taking shape (wfirnews.com)
AI Ready Roanoke evaluates use for new technology in Roanoke Valley (roanoke.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!