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🌱 Patch AM: Don’t miss Merrimack’s free costumes and kids’ rock event Saturday

Coming up: 14th Annual Monadnock International Film Festival on the Merrimack Patch calendar

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Hello Merrimack! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Don't miss Merrimack's free costumes and kids' rock event Saturday

Also on today's calendar: 14th Annual Monadnock International Film Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Warmer; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 84 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny and less humid, temps: high: 71, low: 44.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Top 5 Weekend Events in Greater Nashua - 10/02 (macaronikid.com) — Merrimack families have two kid‑friendly events right in town this Saturday: free Halloween costumes at the Merrimack Public Library's Klumpp Room and a "Ready to Rock" program with Merrimack Parks and Recreation on Naticook Road. The roundup also highlights pumpkin picking in Milford, a craft day in Milford, and a multicultural festival in downtown Nashua, all happening October 3.
   

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Ok Merrimack! 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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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