🌱 How a La Grange shopper is stretching every grocery and gas dollar
La Grange, Kentucky Patch AM: a 4 min readHi La Grange! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a La Grange shopper is stretching every grocery and gas dollar
Also on today's calendar: Barnyard Fun! and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
- Saturday: Nice with partial sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 69.
- Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending (theday.com) — A La Grange resident is among Americans changing how they shop as higher gas and grocery prices squeeze budgets, prompting bulk meat buys and fewer extras. The story explains how people nationwide are topping off gas tanks, cutting restaurant visits, and favoring discount retailers as they stretch every dollar. It offers context for how La Grange households may be adjusting day-to-day spending. 
📸 Around La Grange
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Upcoming Events in
La Grange
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★ Featured events ★
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Summer Family Fun Fest and Kid-Owned Business Expo →
CityPlace, 112 S 1st Ave, La Grange
10:00 am
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Barnyard Fun! →
Oldham County History Center, 106 N 2nd Ave St, La Grange
10:00 am -
Lazy Sunday →
Valaterra, 7101 Shrader Ln, La Grange
10:00 am -
Sunday Edible Garden Demo →
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old Lagrange Rd, Crestwood
12:00 pm -
Sunday Sessions Featuring Hickory &; Sons →
3rd Turn Oldham Gardens, 6300 Old Lagrange Rd, Crestwood
2:00 pm -
Summer Solstice at Ashbourne Farms →
Ashbourne Farms, 3810 Old Westport Rd, La Grange
10:00 am -
Juneteenth Celebration 2026 Banquet →
CityPlace, 112 S 1st Ave, La Grange
6:00 pm -
Tea party sip & paint →
The Gatewood, 125 E Main St, La Grange
12:30 pm
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Saturday June 20
Sunday June 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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"Out to Lunch" with the Chamber - Knock on Wood →
Knock On Wood, 7001 Main St, Westport
12:00 pm -
Hidden History Walking Wine Tour →
Oldham County History Center, 106 N 2nd Ave St, La Grange
2:00 pm -
Olmsted Parks Beer Garden: Bingham Park →
Bingham Park, 160 Coral Ave, Louisville
5:00 pm -
Level Up Your Next Cocktail Party with this Botanical Cocktail Workshop →
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old Lagrange Rd, Crestwood
6:00 pm
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We are having a huge yard sale this Saturday, June 13th!
Storage unit clean out, plus family is moving across the country. Lots of antique and vintage tools, kitchenware and appliances, bourbon decanters,… (Nextdoor Springhouse) - This business has been up and running for over 50 years so they must be doing something right!
They are very detailed oriented family owned hard workers and can do just about anything you need to your car. (Nextdoor Borowick Farms)
- Coca-Cola Consolidated posted a job opening for Merchandiser Small Store LaGrange in La Grange. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in La Grange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Grange here.
🗞 Nearby News
Prospect
- The 5th Annual A Taste For Life Brings Food, Drinks, And Mental Health Awareness To 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens June 28th (leoweekly.com)
Shelbyville
- Kentucky basketball's Mikhail McLean named Bahamas national team coach (courier-journal.com)
- Beshear announces 2025 was Kentucky's biggest tourism year yet (courier-journal.com)
- Harrods Creek homes impacted by mudslide go through final inspection (wlky.com)
Jeffersontown
- 164th Shelby County Fair brings the fun and entertainment to the Shelby County Fairgrounds (wdrb.com)
Ok La Grange! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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