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🌱 Patch AM: Why Oconee first graders adopted a 300-year-old giant in the woods
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Morning Watkinsville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Oconee first graders adopted a 300-year-old giant in the woods
- How Watkinsville families honored Ms. Evelyn’s 60 years of childcare love
Also on today's calendar: LEGO Builder’s Challenge.
Find out what's happening in Oconeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Oconeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 62 and low of 51 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 73, low: 51.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• OCPS students adopt a 300-year-old tree (oconeeenterprise.com) — First graders at Oconee County Primary School have “adopted” a massive tulip poplar, likely more than 300 years old, growing on Board of Education land near their classroom. With help from local tree enthusiast Roger Collins, students are learning the tree’s deep history, from Native peoples through early settlers, and why sharing its story helps protect this living landmark. 
• Generations of former kids of Ms. Evelyn wish her a happy retirement under oak tree (oconeeenterprise.com) — A beloved Watkinsville home childcare provider, 89-year-old Evelyn Adams, is retiring after 60 years of running Kids Nest Nursery School off Norton Road. Generations of former students recently gathered under a centuries-old county oak tree to surprise her with notes, memories, and thanks for the loving care she gave local families. Her home will stay kid-friendly as she now focuses on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
📸 Around Watkinsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Watkinsville
★ Featured events ★
- Toddler Thursday
Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, 34 School St, Watkinsville
10:00 am
Thursday December 25
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Other local events
- LEGO Builder’s Challenge
Oconee County Library , 1925 Electric Ave , Watkinsville
3:30 pm - WCA Boys Varsity Basketball @ Athens Academy
Athens Academy , 1281 Spartan Ln , Athens
5:30 pm
Thursday December 25
Saturday December 27
📣 Watkinsville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- HPC- Education Committee
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 120 West Dougherty Street , Athens
4:00 pm - Candlelight Christmas Eve
327 N Lumpkin St , Athens
3:00 pm - Public Safety Civilian Oversight Board Meeting - CANCELED
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 120 West Dougherty Street , Athens
5:30 pm - 123 Toddler & Me
Lay Park Community Center , 297 Hoyt St , Athens
10:00 am - Friday Night Initiative
Tyche's Games , 1056 S Lumpkin St , Athens
7:00 pm - Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Oak House Distillery and Speakeasy , 1015 Macon Hwy , Athens
7:00 pm - Soul Spectacular Dance Party
Normal Bar , 1365 Prince Ave , Athens
8:00 pm - "Athens Farmers Market" at Bishop Park
Athens-Clarke County, GA Calendar , 705 Sunset Drive , Athens
8:00 am - Board Games
Bogart Library , 200 S Burson Ave , Bogart
2:00 pm
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: The dog got home safely.
All is well, thank you! This female Pittbull is lost. We've just seen her at 5.05 pm in Christian Lake subdivision on Christian Drive. We couldn't… (Nextdoor Harden Hill Rd)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Watkinsville. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Watkinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watkinsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Athens
- MLK Day of Service call for volunteers (classiccitynews.com)
Monroe
- Local students receive degrees at Piedmont University Fall Commencement (monroelocal.org)
- Berry College announces local students on Fall Dean's List (monroelocal.org)
- Monroe City Council approves bypass route (monroelocal.org)
Ok Watkinsville! 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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