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Spotted on the New Port Richey calendar: The Broken Down Boomers Comedy Show (TM) live at Circle S BBQ

Good morning to you New Port Richey! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a third Pasco commission meeting could change access for residents
- How to claim your free nutmeg spice kit in New Port Richey
Also on today's calendar: The Broken Down Boomers Comedy Show (TM) live at Circle S BBQ and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 73 degrees.
- Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 81, low: 73.
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pasco BOCC Looks into Adding Third Monthly Meeting (hernandosun.com) — Pasco commissioners are weighing a possible third monthly meeting, which could change how and when residents in New Port Richey can speak on land use and other issues, though a final decision was delayed. The board also approved rezonings, a new senior housing site, and a major Moon Lake sidewalk project, while debating school resource officer funding and sheriff's insurance costs.
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• Pasco County Spice Club: Free Nutmeg Kits (centralfloridalifestyle.com) — New Port Richey home cooks can snag a free nutmeg-themed spice kit this November at the Regency Park Branch library on Little Road, with registration opening October 4. Adults get a sample, history, and recipes, but only one kit per household each season, and you'll need to re-register if you want future quarterly spices.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Port Richey
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★ Featured events ★
- The Broken Down Boomers Comedy Show (TM) live at Circle S BBQ →
14630 US-19, Hudson
8:00 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- A.F.I.R.E.'s 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch →
A.F.I.R.E. of Pasco County, Inc., 7540 Ridge Rd, Port Richey
9:30 am - Kids Take & Make: Bat Magnets →
New Port Richey Public Library, 5939 Main St., New Port Richey - The Rocky Horror Picture Show →
Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey - Teen Take & Make: Spooky Season Soap →
New Port Richey Public Library, 5939 Main St., New Port Richey - A.F.I.R.E.'s 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch →
A.F.I.R.E. of Pasco County, Inc., 7540 Ridge Rd, Port Richey
9:30 am - 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 - 3rd Sunday Makers Market at Gulf View Square Mall →
Gulf View Square, 9409 US-19, Port Richey
12:00 pm - Pack The Park For Pack A Sack →
Sims Park, Bank St, New Port Richey
10:00 am - Hunt for Bluey a Halloween Adventure Free Party →
9750 Little Rd, New Port Richey
12:00 pm - Little Spookies Glow Trail & Patch →
A.F.I.R.E., 7540 Ridge Rd, Port Richey
6:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Sunday October 11
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Saturday October 24
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
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-- The Patch AM Team
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!)
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