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🌱 Patch AM: How a New Port Richey museum is making artifacts live forever
Be sure to catch AquaSonic's Holly Jolly Christmas Lights Tunnel on the New Port Richey Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, New Port Richey? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a New Port Richey museum is making artifacts live forever
Also on today's calendar: AquaSonic's Holly Jolly Christmas Lights Tunnel and 6 more events.
Find out what's happening in New Port Richeyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in New Port Richeyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Not as warm, with a high of 65 and low of 48 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 56.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ancient artifacts at MAPS Museum getting new immortal lease on life thanks to 3D scanning (baynews9.com) — Ancient artifacts at New Port Richey’s MAPS Museum are being painstakingly 3D‑scanned to create digital twins that will live in an online database accessible worldwide. Over the next three years, a small research team will digitize thousands of objects, preserving their current condition, expanding access for students and scholars, and encouraging more visitors to explore the museum in person.
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📸 Around New Port Richey
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Port Richey
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★ Featured events ★
- AquaSonic's Holly Jolly Christmas Lights Tunnel
AquaSonic Car Wash, 6818 US-19, New Port Richey
9:00 pm - Free Celsius on Sundays in December
6818 US-19, New Port Richey
7:00 am
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
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Other local events
- A Christmas Carol - LIVE on stage
Richey Suncoast Theatre , 6237 Grand Blvd , New Port Richey
9:00 am - A Christmas Carol - LIVE on stage
Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL, 34652
7:00 pm - A Christmas Carol - LIVE on stage
Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL, 34652
2:00 pm - A Christmas Carol - LIVE on stage
Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL, 34652
2:00 pm - Silver Sneakers Circuit – New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center
New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center , 6630 Van Buren St , New Port Richey
10:15 am - Free Celsius on Sundays in December
6818 US-19 , New Port Richey
7:00 am - Foodees Food and Culture Festival, Port Richey, Florida
Gulf View Square , 9409 US-19 , Port Richey
11:00 am
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Tuesday December 23
Sunday December 28
Friday January 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Drawing from the holster
All American Gunslingers , 4321 US-19 , New Port Richey
11:00 am - Master Gardeners - Holiday Plants
Centennial Park Branch Library , 5740 Moog Rd , Holiday
2:00 pm - 12-15-2025 Holiday Plants
Centennial Park Branch Library , 5740 Moog Rd , Holiday
2:00 pm - Youth Card Making
Regency Park Library , 9701 Little Rd , New Port Richey
6:00 pm - Tasty Tuesdays Community Market
New Port Richey Public Library , 5939 Main St , New Port Richey
9:00 am
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making New Port Richey PatchAM possible:
- AquaSonic Car Wash — (727) 473-8100
Rated the Best Car Wash in New Port Richey
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A Gentle Reminder This Holiday Season ........
As the Holiday Season approaches , a Gentle reminder that this time of the year isn't universally Joyful . For many it is a difficult period… (Nextdoor Cattlemans Crossing) - These three adorable kittens have adopted us to get them thru their rescue.
One female, two males, about 4-5 months old. They are all siblings. Please help us find their forever homes. They are friendly, and loving. (Nextdoor Villa Del Rio)
- RamClean posted a job opening for Commercial Cleaner - Evening - Full Time in New Port Richey. Apply here.
- Danaher posted a job opening for CNC Machinist II - Aerospace, New Port Richey (Second Shift) in New Port Richey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Port Richey here.
Ok New Port Richey! 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
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