🌱 How Ayer’s community band launched a symphony percussionist’s career

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In today's newsletter:

• How Ayer’s community band launched a symphony percussionist’s career

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

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 63.
• Sunday: Hot with sun, some clouds, with a high of 91 and low of 63 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Spokane Symphony's Arbor Crest Winery performance a passionate reminder for Leigh Wilson (spokesman.com) — Ayer native Leigh Wilson, now principal percussionist with the Spokane Symphony, credits his hometown community band in Ayer with shaping his love of performing for everyday audiences. As he prepares for an outdoor concert at Arbor Crest Winery, he reflects on how those early parades and festivals in Ayer still guide his passion for bringing music directly to people.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• Fruitlands Art And Craft Festival →
  Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd, Harvard
  10:00 am
• Line Dance to Ballroom and Latin Music →
  Littleton, MA Calendar, 33 Shattuck Street, Littleton
  10:00 am
• Matter of Balance →
  Littleton, MA Calendar, 33 Shattuck Street, Littleton
  10:00 am
• Ukulele Class with Julie →
  Littleton, MA Calendar, 33 Shattuck Street, Littleton
  11:00 am
• Chair Yoga →
  Littleton, MA Calendar, 33 Shattuck Street, Littleton
  11:30 am
• BINGO →
  Littleton, MA Calendar, 33 Shattuck Street, Littleton
  1:00 pm
• Familiar Strangers — Dirigible Brewing Co →
  Dirigible Brewing Company, 24 Porter Rd, Littleton
  6:00 pm
• 7th/8th DANCE
  Littleton Middle School Littleton, MA 01460
  6:00 pm
• Off Brand Improv Comedy Troupe →
  Fivesparks, 7 Fairbank St, Harvard
  7:30 pm

Saturday June 13

• Healthy and Mindful: Reset Your Nervous System... →
  Dragonfly Wellness Center, 176 Jackson Rd, Devens
  10:30 am
• Breathe. Dance. Harmonize: A Latin Fusion Workshop... →
  Dragonfly Wellness Center, 176 Jackson Rd, Devens
  4:00 pm

Sunday June 14

• Tahattawan breakfast
  Tahattawan Lodge 310 King St, Littleton, MA 01460
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Securitas posted a job opening for Lead Security Officer in Devens. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Groton

• Farmers Markets Concerts Summer Reading More: The Merrimack NH Patch Weekender (patch.com)
• 'Cruel Twist Of Fate': Horse Trainer, 25, Dies Weeks After Fulfilling Lifelong Dream (dailyvoice.com)

Shirley

• ‘Make smart choices to move us forward' (sentinelandenterprise.com)
• The best portable generators for camping (sentinelandenterprise.com)
• How A High-Stakes Showdown Ended In A Rare Governor's Council ‘No' Vote (binj.news)

Littleton

• Music Department Fine Arts Humanities and Social Sciences (FAHSS) (uml.edu)

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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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