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🌱 Could Somerton students soon study semiconductors in Taiwan for free?
And on the Somerton Patch calendar - Race #1 Season Opener

Coffee in hand, Somerton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Could Somerton students soon study semiconductors in Taiwan for free?
Also on today's calendar: Race #2 Saturday Night Thunder and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 97 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Sunny and seasonably warm, temps: high: 99, low: 78.
- Saturday: Sunny and seasonably warm, with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• AWC looks to Taiwan for new student, semiconductor opportunities (kawc.org) — Somerton students at Arizona Western College could soon tap new study and internship opportunities in Taiwan focused on semiconductors, engineering, and AI. AWC's fresh agreements with three Taiwanese universities aim to provide scholarships, paid internships, and advanced technical training, with the goal of bringing those skills back to strengthen Yuma and Somerton's regional economy.
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📸 Around Somerton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Somerton
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★ Featured events ★
- Race #1 Season Opener →
Cocopah Speedway, 3450 W County 15th St, Somerton
6:00 pm
Friday October 16
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Other local events
- San Luis at Somerton →
Somerton High School, Somerton
5:00 pm - Race #2 Saturday Night Thunder →
Cocopah Speedway, 3450 W County 15th St, Somerton
6:00 pm - Estrella Foothills Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Somerton →
Somerton High School, 1093 Jefferson St, Somerton
6:00 pm
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Monday October 26
📣 Somerton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- "Origins" Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibit / "Orígenes" exposición de arte del Mes de la Herencia Hispana →
San Luis Library, San Luis
9:00 am - Books & Toddlers (24-36 months) →
Main Yuma Library, Yuma
10:00 am - Day of the Dead Pet Altar →
Main Yuma Library, Yuma
10:30 am - How to Apply for FAFSA →
Heritage Library, Yuma
3:45 pm - Gila Ridge Girls Varsity Volleyball @ San Luis →
San Luis High School, 1250 8th Ave, San Luis
6:00 pm - Gila Ridge at San Luis →
San Luis High School, 1250 N 8th Ave, San Luis
6:00 pm - Fuddle's Fun Run 2026 →
H L Suverkrup Elementary School, 1590 South Avenue C, Yuma
8:00 am - Cory Michaelis @ The Kress →
Yuma AZ
8:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- DON'T MISS IT!!!!!
Join Director Tom Cole as a Special Guest at the MTCAZ Mixer! Friday October 2nd 4:30pm - 6:30pm Food, Games & a ROC update Register online at www… (Nextdoor )
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Somerton. Apply here.
- Kelly Services, Inc. posted a job opening for English-Spanish Language Interpreters – Arizona in Somerton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Somerton here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Luis
- Maricopa drops 3 spots in latest safest cities ranking (inmaricopa.com)
- James Allen Jr. runs for San Luis, Arizona Mayor (kyma.com)
- Predator Drones Are Now Surveilling Civilian Areas In Arizona Border Towns (gadgetreview.com)
Yuma
- U of A agriculture dean tours Yuma, highlights future of desert farming (kyma.com)
- Arizona Western women's soccer continues undefeated season (kyma.com)
- Watch: Statehouse candidates in western Pima County/Yuma district to debate Wednesday (tucsonsentinel.com)
Ok Somerton! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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