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🌱 How a simple Christmas tree lot powers Windermere High’s choir dreams

Also, don't miss Brunch Buffet with Santa & Mrs. Claus on the Windermere Patch calendar

Thursday December 18th Patch AM
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  • How a simple Christmas tree lot powers Windermere High’s choir dreams

Also on today's calendar: Brunch Buffet with Santa & Mrs. Claus.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Variable cloudiness, temps: high: 79, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Whole lot of love: Tree sales benefit Windermere High choir (orangeobserver.com) — A beloved Christmas tree lot outside Windermere High School doubles as the choir program’s biggest annual fundraiser, turning every tree sale into support for student trips and performances. Run by Disney entertainer Billy Flanigan and his son Kyle, the whimsical “Santa’s Old Fashioned Christmas Trees” has become a cherished holiday tradition for Windermere families who return year after year.
   


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