🌱 What does the new state bill mean for Eastpoint’s water district?

Hello Eastpoint! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What does the new state bill mean for Eastpoint’s water district?

Also on today's calendar: Dino Discovery and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 76.
• Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 77 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Governor Ron DeSantis signs 17 bills (alachuachronicle.com) — Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new local bill affecting the Eastpoint Water and Sewer District in Franklin County, as part of a larger package of 17 measures. While details aren’t provided here, the change could influence how Eastpoint’s water and sewer services are governed or funded, alongside similar local bills for other Florida communities.
   

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📸 Around Eastpoint

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eastpoint

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★ Featured events ★

Monday June 15

• FPAN Presentation: Florida’s Turpentine Industry →
  Franklin County Public Library - Eastpoint Branch, 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Monday June 15

• FPAN Turpentine Talk
  Franklin County Public Library 160 Hickory Dip, Eastpoint, FL 32328
  11:00 am

Thursday June 18

• Dino Discovery →
  Franklin County Public Library - Eastpoint Branch, 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint
  2:00 pm

Saturday June 20

• Animal Tales
  Franklin County Public Library 160 Hickory Dip, Eastpoint, FL 32328
  1:00 pm
• Dominic Milner at Eastpoint Beer Company →
  Eastpoint Beer Company, 374 US-98, Eastpoint
  5:30 pm

Monday June 22

• Ancient Inspired Jewelry Making →
  Franklin County Public Library - Eastpoint Branch, 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint
  2:00 pm

Saturday June 27

• Dominic Milner at Red Pirate Family Grill & Oyster Bar →
  Red Pirate Family Grill & Oyster Bar, 236 US-98, Eastpoint
  6:00 pm

Monday June 29

• JUNE SUNSET AND FULL MOON CLIMB →
  St George Lighthouse Association, Inc., 2B E Gulf Beach Dr, St George Island
  8:45 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• Reese Cloud Jazz Night @ AYC →
  Apalachicola Yacht Club, 170 Water St, Apalachicola
  7:00 pm

Monday June 15

• FPAN Turpentine Talk
  Franklin County Public Library 160 Hickory Dip, Eastpoint, FL 32328
  11:00 am
• Yoga @ Apalachicola Library →
  Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library, 80 12th St, Apalachicola
  6:00 pm

Thursday June 18

• Dino Discovery
  Franklin County Public Library 160 Hickory Dip, Eastpoint, FL 32328
  2:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Apalachicola. Apply here.
• Arabella Health & Wellness Of Carrabelle posted a job opening for Certified Nurse Aide CNA in Carrabelle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eastpoint here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Apalachicola

• Time is Running Out to sponsor the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of commerce 3rd of July Celebration! (blogspot.com)
• 42 Eastern Indigo Snakes Released In Florida And Alabama (reptilesmagazine.com)
• The Ice King started it! (knoxtntoday.com)

Crawfordville

• Trulieve Dispensary Associate - Part Time in Crawfordville, FL (lehighvalleylive.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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