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🌱 Patch AM: How Route 596’s new schedule could change your Bonney Lake commute
Coming up: Electronics Recycling Event on the Bonney Lake Patch calendar
Greetings Bonney Lake! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Route 596's new schedule could change your Bonney Lake commute
Also on today's calendar: Electronics Recycling Event and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 77, low: 55.
- Saturday: A couple of showers, with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sound Transit fall service change begins Aug. 29 (mymltnews.com) — Bonney Lake riders on Sound Transit's Route 596 to Sumner will see schedule changes starting Saturday, Aug. 29, as part of a wider fall service overhaul. Several ST Express routes are being eliminated, new late-night routes are added, and many others get timing tweaks, so it's important to double-check your bus times before commuting. 
📸 Around Bonney Lake
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bonney Lake
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★ Featured events ★
- Electronics Recycling Event →
3R Technology, a CTL Company, 8002 S 208th St, Kent
9:00 am
Friday August 28
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Other local events
- Georges BLT Tuesday Night Open Mic night →
George's Bonney Lake Tavern, 18212 WA-410, Bonney Lake
7:00 pm - Thursday Night Lights - Panther vs White River High School
Bonney Lake High School 10920 199th A Ct. E, Bonney Lake Washington 98391
5:00 pm - Georges BLT Tuesday Night Open Mic night →
George's Bonney Lake Tavern, 18212 WA-410, Bonney Lake
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
Tuesday September 8
📣 Bonney Lake Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Ice Cream Social
Elk Ridge Elementary School Buckley, WA 98321
4:00 pm - Ice Cream Social & Meet the Teacher Night - Mountain Meadow
Mountain Meadow Elementary School Mountain Meadow Elementary, 11812 Mundy Loss Rd, Buckley, WA 98
4:00 pm - Orting Middle School Open House
Orting School District Orting Middle School
4:30 pm - Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School Open House
Orting School District Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
5:00 pm - Back to School Night at DEE
Donald Eismann Elementary Sumner, WA 98390
5:00 pm - GMS office open 7am - 3:30pm
Glacier Middle School Buckley, WA 98321
7:00 am - Thursday Night Lights - Panther vs White River High School
Bonney Lake High School 10920 199th A Ct. E, Bonney Lake Washington 98391
5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Thursday September 3
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Sumner
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Orting
- Pierce County man accused of threatening to kill Trump and Secret Service in TikTok video (kgw.com)
Ok Bonney Lake! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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