🌱 Patch AM: How a New Port Richey nurse built a new life around parrots

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In today's newsletter:

• How a New Port Richey nurse built a new life around parrots

Also on today's calendar: Greek Mothers Never Die and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I quit my job as a banker. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 61 degrees.
• Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 76, low: 62.
• Sunday: Partly to mostly sunny, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• At Parrot Kindergarten, bird moms look to a famous Florida cockatoo (suncoastnews.com) — A New Port Richey nurse administrator finds comfort and community in an online “Parrot Kindergarten” class, reshaping her life around caring for a new mini macaw. The story follows how she and other bird owners worldwide adjust homes, routines, and emotions to better understand and communicate with their highly intelligent parrots.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Port Richey

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 3

• BLS CPR Training Port Richey Saturday January 3rd 9:00 am
  Hampton Inn & Suites Port Richey, 11050 US-19, Port Richey
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday January 2

• Greek Mothers Never Die
  Richey Suncoast Theatre , 6237 Grand Blvd , New Port Richey
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Reading To The Dogs
  James P. Gills Family YMCA , 8411 Photonics Dr , New Port Richey
  10:00 am
• Dance Party with RUMI! - NPR Location
  LaDee-Da Kids Spa NPR , 7127 FL-54 , New Port Richey
  10:00 am
• Greek Mothers Never Die
  Richey Suncoast Theatre , 6237 Grand Blvd , New Port Richey
  2:00 pm

Sunday January 4

• Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel
  6237 Grand Blvd , New Port Richey
  2:00 am
• Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel
  Location: 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652
  2:00 am

Thursday January 8

• Detailed Facial Drawing with Pat Toney
  West Pasco Art Guild Inc , 6206 Jefferson St , New Port Richey
  10:00 am
• Beginning Watercolor with Cindy McNally
  West Pasco Art Guild Inc , 6206 Jefferson St , New Port Richey
  1:00 pm

Friday January 9

• WPAG Membership Meeting
  West Pasco Art Guild Inc , 6206 Jefferson St , New Port Richey
  1:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• 7th AnnualTarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival
  735 Dodecanese Blvd , Tarpon Springs
  10:00 am
• he Def Leppard Experience & Absolute Bon Jovi
  6237 Grand Blvd , New Port Richey
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
  Bubba was LOST on December 31, 2025 in Bayonet Point, FL 34668 near Jasmine Blvd Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor Town Of New Port Richey)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
  Yanko was LOST on December 30, 2025 in New Port Richey, FL 34652 near 4240craftsbury drive Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Town Of New Port Richey)

• USA Jobs posted a job opening for Retail Coverage Merchandiser - Walmart in New Port Richey. Apply here.
• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in New Port Richey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Port Richey here.

🗞 Nearby News

Port Richey

• Family mourns loved one killed in New Year's Day shooting in Pasco County (wfla.com)
• One dead after altercation in Port Richey escalated into shooting after New Year, Pasco deputies say (wtsp.com)
• Tampa man arrested for shooting motorcyclist in Pinellas Park neighborhood: Police (fox13news.com)

Tarpon Springs

• Cathedral names 2026 dove bearer ahead of Epiphany Week (baynews9.com)
• Tarpon Springs invites local artists to light up the Sponge Docks (baynews9.com)
• 14 Underrated Florida Getaways That Feel Luxurious for Less (financebuzz.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I just lost interest.
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