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Good morning Columbus! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Columbus students are harvesting fresh veggies in the middle of winter
  • Columbus Zoo mourns longtime otter ambassador Gus
  • How Columbus's Nepali community is rallying for flood victims abroad.

Also on today's calendar: West Coast Swing Class & Party and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, hot and humid, temps: high: 90, low: 69.
  • Tuesday: Hot and humid with some sun, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ohio students garden through the winter months (dispatch.com) — Columbus City Schools is using raised beds, row covers, and hydroponics to keep students gardening and learning with fresh produce all through the school year, even in winter. More than 65 buildings now have outdoor gardens and hundreds of classrooms use indoor growing stations, tying hands-on gardening directly to Ohio learning standards and boosting student engagement.
   

• Columbus Zoo announces passing of Gus the otter (abc6onyourside.com) — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in nearby Powell has announced the death of Gus, an Asian small-clawed otter who spent more than a decade in Columbus and outlived the typical lifespan for his species. Staff say Gus, a beloved ambassador who raised two litters and educated visitors about conservation, was humanely euthanized after age-related health issues worsened.
   

• Nepali community gathers for vigil (nbc4i.com) — Members of Ohio's Nepali community gathered in the Columbus area for a candlelight vigil supporting those affected by deadly flooding and landslides in Nepal. Organized by the Non‑Resident Nepali Association Ohio Chapter in Reynoldsburg, the event offered prayers and encouraged donations for food, clean water, shelter, and other relief needs.
   

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Ok Columbus! 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 hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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