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Good morning to you Lakewood! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Lakewood's etrog buyers are tied to a farm in crisis

Also on today's calendar: Meditation with Sound & Reiki and Body Soul Being Reiki Share and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A touch of afternoon rain, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• America's only major etrog grower is in survival mode amid global competition (newsbreak.com) — Lakewood's Orthodox community features prominently in the customer base for Lindcove Ranch, the only major U.S. grower of kosher etrogs, as select buyers there seek top-grade fruit by appointment. The California farm is now struggling with poor harvests, competition from larger overseas growers, and financial losses, prompting its owner to rethink how he sells to congregations nationwide.
   

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Ok Lakewood! 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 was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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