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🌱 Why Port Orchard’s library staff want their director removed now.

Coming up on the Port Orchard Patch calendar: 24th National Fine Art Show

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Good morning Port Orchard! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Port Orchard's library staff want their director removed now.

Also on today's calendar: 24th National Fine Art Show and 3 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A little rain, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 67, low: 48.
  • Thursday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kitsap Regional Library director faces calls for removal (kitsapsun.com) — Port Orchard library users are directly affected as Kitsap Regional Library's director faces a no-confidence vote from unionized staff, who are urging the board to remove him and citing poorly communicated closures of the Port Orchard branch. Staff also criticize his handling of ICE-related guidance and job qualifications, while the board reviews a completed third-party investigation and considers next steps.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Orchard

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Other local events
    Thursday October 1
  • SKHS - It's Your Future Fair & Financial Aid Presentation
    SKHS Stage 3, SKHS Commons Area
    5:00 pm
    • Saturday October 3
  • OktoBEEfest Port Orchard, WA →
    Port Orchard Pub, 2591 Mile Hill Dr, Port Orchard
    8:00 pm
    • Tuesday October 6
  • SKHS - File Your FAFSA Night
    SKHS Commons Area, SKHS Career Center
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday October 10
  • Shred Event-Port Orchard/Bethel & Lund →
    Kitsap Bank - Port Orchard, 3324 Bethel Rd SE, Port Orchard
    9:00 am
    • Friday October 16
  • Autumn Cruise to Port Orchard →
    Port Orchard Marina, 707 Sidney Pkwy, Port Orchard

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for a reliable, hardworking individual to assist with a roofing project in Tacoma.
    Requirements:Comfortable working at heights and climbing laddersHand tool experience is a plus (roofing gun/air hose)Strong work ethic and punctual… (Nextdoor Manchester)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Early Bird - Crew Team Member in Port Orchard. Apply here.
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Starbucks Barista in Bremerton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Orchard here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bremerton

  • Canteen musical nears Broadway shape in Seattle-area tryout (nptelegraph.com)
  • Olympic High School renovations face pandemic and infrastructure delays (news-usa.today)
  • Kitsap Regional Library director faces calls for removal (theolympian.com)

Bainbridge Island

  • Recognition showcases Bainbridge Island law team's commitment to local families (bainbridgereview.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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