🌱 Thinking about a staycation? See why Watkins Glen shines this summer
Watkins Glen, New York Patch AM: a 3 min readGreetings Watkins Glen! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Thinking about a staycation? See why Watkins Glen shines this summer
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 86 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 85, low: 61.
- Sunday: Partly sunny with a t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Watkins Glen: A Hidden Town Near Watkins Glen State Park (onlyinyourstate.com) — Watkins Glen is highlighted as a small but vibrant lakeside base for exploring Watkins Glen State Park, Seneca Lake, and the wider Finger Lakes. The piece walks you through downtown shops and restaurants, the farm sanctuary, and Watkins Glen International, while offering practical tips on when to visit, where to stay, and how to enjoy scenic drives and local wineries nearby. 
📸 Around Watkins Glen
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Upcoming Events in
Watkins Glen
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WGES- 3rd field trip
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Coopers Campus Graduation
Watkins Glen Csd 9579 1 Vocational Rd, Painted Post, NY 14870, USA -
WGES- 4th grade field trip
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WGES- 5th grade field trip
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Last Day of High School Classes
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WGES- 3rd grade field trip
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WGES- Kinder field trip
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Grades 1-2 Spring Concert
Watkins Glen Csd Watkins Glen High School Auditorium
9:00 am
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
📣 Watkins Glen Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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BOCES Graduation
Watkins Glen Csd 459 Philo Rd building 12, Elmira, NY 14903, USA
3:45 pm -
The Yard FLX Veterans Event →
The Yard FLX, 2374 NY-414, Watkins Glen
5:00 pm -
Live Music: Public Water Supply — Grist Iron Brewing Company →
Grist Iron Brewing Company, 4880 NY-414, Burdett
6:00 pm -
Live Music: Public Water Supply — Grist Iron... →
Grist Iron Brewing Company, 4880 NY-414, Burdett
6:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Diversified Maintenance posted a job opening for Janitor in Horseheads. Apply here.
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Horseheads. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watkins Glen here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dundee
- William Smith's Darius Named Finalist for Division III Athlete of the Year (fingerlakesdailynews.com)
- Ithaca Police Investigating Early Morning Stabbing (fingerlakesdailynews.com)
Horseheads
- Horseheads man pleads guilty to murder in death of 3-year-old child (stargazette.com)
- Elmira Heights man arrested again on burglary-related charges in Horseheads (mytwintiers.com)
- Annual Arnot Mall carnival returns (mytwintiers.com)
Ok Watkins Glen! 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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