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Wake Up with Patch: Golf Tournament, Weather Update

A look at five things to know today.

1. Weather Alert: Hurricane Irene Eyes Northeast

Hurricane Irene is generating momentum and on a , according to the latest estimates from the NWS. The chances for Westchester County to see sustained winds of 40 mph or more is currently between 20 and 30 percent, but check back as the path of the storm develops.

2. Coming Up at the West Harrison Farmers Market

Find out what's happening in Harrisonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Check out for updates on the West Harrison Farmers Market, held Saturdays. A cheese vendor has joined the market, and kids have been busy coloring bags for customers to use while shopping.

3. Purchase Country Clubs Represented in Golf Tournament

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Century Country Club and Old Oak Country Club, both in Purchase, are being represented by golf-playing members in the this week.

4. Manhattan College Offers Scholarships for Newspaper Work

Manhattan College each year offers $5,000 to 20 students who work on the college's newspaper "The Quadrangle." Five scholarships will be awarded to incoming freshman this semester. To find out more on how to apply, check out .

5. A Year Ago on Harrison Patch...Youth Basketball Camp

On Aug. 25, 2010, Harrison Patch featured pictures from taught by HHS Varsity Basketball Coach Gary Chiarella.

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