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🌱 Patch AM: How a Lynnfield alum turned Banana Ball into a life lesson
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Lynnfield alum turned Banana Ball into a life lesson
Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Lynnfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Breezy with a little snow, with a high of 38 and low of 26 degrees.
- Thursday: Clouds and breaks of sun, temps: high: 38, low: 12. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 24 and low of 19 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Luders brings banana ball magic home to Lynnfield (itemlive.com) — Lynnfield students recently welcomed hometown alum and pro ballplayer Jonathan Luders back to Lynnfield Middle School for a day of stories, questions, and core values. Now playing Banana Ball with the Texas Tailgaters, Luders used his journey to highlight how small acts of kindness and clear personal values can shape choices from middle school through adulthood.
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Find out what's happening in Lynnfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
📸 Around Lynnfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lynnfield
- The Last Tuesday Book Club
Mezzanine Lynnfield Public Library , 18 Summer St , Lynnfield
6:00 pm - Library Closed for New Year's Eve
Main Library Lynnfield Public Library , 18 Summer St , Lynnfield
3:00 pm
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
📣 Lynnfield Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Creativity Lab- Open Lab
Creativity Lab Main Library , 82 Main Street , Peabody
9:30 am - Advanced Tai Chi
Flint Public Library , 1 South Main Street , Middleton
10:30 am - Drop in Tech Help
Public Computers Main Library , 82 Main Street , Peabody
1:00 pm - Library closes at 1:00
Cullen Room Maynard Public Library , 77 Nason St , Maynard
1:00 pm - Christmas Eve - Library Closes at 1 pm
Saugus Public Library , 295 Central Street , Saugus
1:00 pm - Library Closes at 1:00pm
Beebe Library , 345 Main Street , Wakefield
1:00 pm - Drop-in Tech Help
Beebe Library , 345 Main Street , Wakefield
2:00 pm - Biz Builders
Flint Memorial Library , 147 Park Street , North Reading
7:00 am - Library open 1:00-5:00
Cullen Room Maynard Public Library , 77 Nason St , Maynard - Unwind Gentle Yoga
Sage + Soul Yoga & Wellness , 161 Main St , North Reading
9:30 am
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Fastest Way to Get a Social Security Benefit Verification Letter —Kentia Torres Read on Patch
- "Avoid the area" for police activity in Salem, Massachusetts.
4:56PM on Dec 22: State and Salem Police are investigating near Harbor Street and Park Street, with possible street blockages. (Nextdoor )
- PR Management Corp posted a job opening for Baker, 2PM to 10PM Pay: $17 - $20/hr - Lynnfield in Lynnfield. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Lynnfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lynnfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Reading
- Reading Issues Trash, Recycling Pickup Schedule Change For Holiday (patch.com)
North Reading
- Transcript's Christmas fund nears $13,000 (localheadlinenews.com)
Saugus
Ok Lynnfield! 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
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I got tired of the hole business.
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