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🌱 Patch AM: Meet the Waltham firefighter who topped his entire academy class
You won't want to miss Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) on the Waltham Patch calendar

Cheers Waltham! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Meet the Waltham firefighter who topped his entire academy class
Also on today's calendar: Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
- Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 30 Firefighters graduate from Firefighting Academy Three new recruits from Revere among the graduates (reverejournal.com) — A new Waltham Fire Department recruit has just graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy, and fellow Waltham firefighter John Shanley earned the class's top Bangs Outstanding Student Award. The 50-day program prepares firefighters for everything from structure fires to hazardous materials incidents, meaning Waltham residents will soon see these newly certified professionals responding to emergencies across the city and region.
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📸 Around Waltham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waltham
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★ Featured events ★
- Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) →
Ephraim Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Rd, Sudbury
10:00 am
Sunday September 20
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Other local events
- ⨠Teen Anime Club â¨
Waltham Public Library Teen Room , 735 Main Street, Waltham, MA\
6:00 pm - Fighting for the American Dream: An Evening with Author and Waltham Native Charles Whalen →
Waltham Museum, 25 Lexington St, Waltham
6:30 pm - Cellist Judah Coffman in Concert
Waltham Public Library Lecture Hall , 735 Main Street, Waltham
6:30 pm - The Cat Connection Calendar Raffle →
Online
9:00 am - Baby Storytime
Waltham Public Library Lecture Hall , 735 Main Street, Waltham
10:00 am - Yoga of Energy Flow YOGA TEACHER TRAINING with Daniel Orlansky, Andrea Fotopoulos & others →
The Arlington Center, 369 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
6:00 pm - Mrs Wilberforce Carriage House Concert →
Gore Place, 52 Gore St, Waltham
7:00 pm - Sunday FALL RECREATIONAL BASEBALL AGES 16-40. 90 FEET BASES. →
, Waltham
4:00 pm - Sing with Lexington Pops Chorus →
Hancock United Church Of Christ, 1912 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington
7:30 pm - Fall Exhibitions Celebration →
Rose Art Museum, 415 South St, Waltham
6:00 pm - Monthly Meeting →
French American Victory Club, 193 Elm St, Waltham
7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Wednesday September 2
Sunday September 6
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- After an abysmal season start, our beloved Boston Red Sox are 40-13 since June 25.
With yesterday's 4-2 win over the Marlins they are virtually assured a place in the American League playoffs. And we can dream of their very long… (Nextdoor Bishops Forest)
- YMCA of Greater Boston posted a job opening for Head Lifeguard- Waltham in Waltham. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Waltham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waltham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Belmont
- Lander Has Earned The Right to Skip Some Rungs (belmontvoice.org)
- Belmont kids bitten by the entomology bug (belmontvoice.org)
- Brownsberger's Accomplishments 'Impressive' (belmontvoice.org)
Watertown
- Bud's Goods Cannabis Budtender - Part Time Nights & Weekends in Watertown, MA (syracuse.com)
Lexington
- 'Charming Bungalow' On Country Lane Hits The Market In Lexington (patch.com)
Ok Waltham! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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