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🌱 Patch AM: How Westerly’s reshuffled Bulldogs stunned powerhouse Norwich Free Academy
And on the Westerly Patch calendar - Luck Of The Draw Doubles Tennis Tournament For Charity
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In today's newsletter:
- How Westerly's reshuffled Bulldogs stunned powerhouse Norwich Free Academy
Also on today's calendar: Luck Of The Draw Doubles Tennis Tournament For Charity and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
- Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 77, low: 66.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Westerly football team basking in opening 'team win' (thewesterlysun.com) — Westerly High's football team opened its season with a gritty 13–6 home win over Norwich Free Academy, easing worries after losing two quarterbacks. Strong defense, key plays from junior QB Logan Unkuri, and a late touchdown from Ben Cummings set up another big night in town when Westerly hosts East Providence this Friday at 7 p.m. 
📸 Around Westerly
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westerly
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★ Featured events ★
- Luck Of The Draw Doubles Tennis Tournament For Charity →
Pondview Racquet Club, 252 Shore Rd, Westerly
12:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Rhode Island Stone Walls →
Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Road, Westerly - Slow Birding →
Fort Road, Westerly
9:00 am - Raise a Pint to the Revolution →
Grey Sail Taproom, 65 Canal Street, Westerly
5:30 pm - The Ocean House →
The Ocean House, 1 Bluff Ave, Westerly
6:30 pm - Luck of the Draw Doubles Tennis 3.5 /4.0 Tournament-Toys for Tots Charity →
Pond View Racquet Club, 252 Shore Road, Westerly - Speed Dating Ages 50-60 in Westerly, RI at Tapped Apple →
Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery, 37 High Street, Westerly - Natural History Walks →
Napatree Point Conservation Area, Fort Road, Westerly
9:00 am - Natural History Walk →
Fort Road, Westerly
9:00 am - Fall Kickoff Guided Walk at Grills Wildlife Sanctuary →
198 Bowling Lane, Westerly
10:00 am - Misquamicut End of Summer Car Show →
Misquamicut State Beach, Grass Lot near Sam's Snack Bar, Westerly
12:00 pm - Wild Mushroom Festival →
Deans Mill Farm Bed & Breakfast, 1189 Pequot Trail, Stonington
12:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Crochet course for children.
My son wants to learn. Any recommendations? Thanks. (Nextdoor Veterans Way - High St)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Westerly. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep in Westerly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westerly here.
🗞 Nearby News
Charlestown
- Ninigret Park Arts and Crafts Show returns for third year on Saturday (thewesterlysun.com)
- Providence Rail Study Pop-Up Set for PVDFest Saturday (upriseri.com)
- Charlestown Beach Cleanup: Save The Bay Event Details (upriseri.com)
South Kingstown
- Brown University receives $26M for translational research hub (pbn.com)
- Judge delays ruling that could reshape URI's football roster (providencejournal.com)
- New Study in RI Finds Some of the Police and Flock… (golocalprov.com)
West Greenwich
- Woonsocket Man Charged With Driving On Suspended License: Cops (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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