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🌱 Patch AM: How New Port Richey quietly upgraded a favorite riverside escape
Spotted on the New Port Richey calendar: Kids Yoga

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In today's newsletter:
- How New Port Richey quietly upgraded a favorite riverside escape
Also on today's calendar: Moonflower: The Spirit of Santana, and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 74.
- Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Port Richey completes repairs to fishing pier at James E. Grey Preserve (baynews9.com) — New Port Richey has finished critical repairs to the fishing pier at James E. Grey Preserve, reinforcing rotted pilings with concrete and PVC for long-term safety. The roughly $47,000 project took advantage of a mild hurricane season and is part of a broader slate of park and infrastructure upgrades, including planned restroom improvements at the preserve.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Port Richey
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★ Featured events ★
- Kids Yoga →
New Port Richey Public Library, 5939 Main St., New Port Richey
11:00 am
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- River Room: Writers Workshop →
New Port Richey Public Library, 5939 Main St., New Port Richey
4:00 pm - Moonflower: The Spirit of Santana, →
6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
9:00 am - The Rocky Horror Picture Show →
Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey - Richey Suncoast Theatre →
Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
6:00 pm - Car Show and Fall Market 10 am to 3 pm →
Our Lady Queen of Peace, 5340 High St, New Port Richey
10:00 am - "That's Entertainment!" Variety Show - 3 PM →
Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
3:00 pm - "That's Entertainment!" Variety Show - 7 PM →
Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
7:00 pm - Blessing of the Animals →
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 5326 Charles St, New Port Richey
1:00 pm - The Broken Down Boomers Comedy Show (TM) live at Circle S BBQ →
14630 US-19, Hudson
8:00 pm - Indoor Flea Market - Open to the Public Main Hall →
American Legion Paradise Post 79, 5329 Legion Pl, New Port Richey
11:00 am - Krio Descendants Union Annual Luncheon Sale →
304 Druid Hills Rd, Temple Terrace
12:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Saturday October 17
📣 New Port Richey Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I am now also in the need for an upper GI.
You people have helped me find some good doctors so I am asking for recommendations for a GI. I'm not even sure what they call them is it… (Nextdoor Windsor Place) - interested in a housekeeper, easy cleaning preferably speaks English.
if you know anyone that's interested and reasonable because this is immaculate clean House already. can you some referrals that would be greatly… (Nextdoor Waters Edge)
- Sprouts Farmers Market posted a job opening for Assistant Grocery Manager in New Port Richey. Apply here.
- Aveanna Healthcare, LLC posted a job opening for Home Health OT Occupational Therapist Part Time in Port Richey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Port Richey here.
🗞 Nearby News
Tarpon Springs
- Ocala Post (Ocala News) - Two business owners find way to make the best of slow season (ocalapost.com)
- Missing Florida boater found dead in lake (newsnationnow.com)
- A private school group in Pinellas county is asking the community for help (baynews9.com)
Hudson
- Hudson bicyclist killed in overnight crash on US-19 and SR-52 (wftv.com)
Palm Harbor
- Missing Boater Found Dead In Lake Tarpon: Pinellas Sheriff (patch.com)
Ok New Port Richey! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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