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🌱 How this Conway car show helps build an all-inclusive playground
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Good morning to you Conway! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- How this Conway car show helps build an all-inclusive playground
- What the latest Lake Conway upgrades mean for future fishing and water levels
- New Conway gastroenterologist now taking patients at Conway Regional
Also on today's calendar: Cliff & Susan: The Songs & Stories and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Some sun, then clouds; warm, temps: high: 91, low: 72.
- Thursday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Compass Academy car show revs up funds for new all-inclusive playground in Conway (katv.com) — Compass Academy is hosting a car show this weekend at 225 Tilt Road in Conway to raise money for an all-inclusive playground serving children and adults with developmental disabilities. Expect classic cars, food trucks, bouncy houses, and family activities, plus chances for local businesses and residents to donate, sponsor, or volunteer to support the school's growing programs.
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2. Progress continues on Lake Conway renovation (kvom.com) — Work on the massive Lake Conway renovation has passed the three-year mark, with a new spillway, dam, and bridges moving closer to completion. Lower water levels from drought are actually speeding construction, while new habitat structures and spawning beds promise better fishing and more stable water levels for Conway-area residents once the five-year project wraps up.
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3. Conway Regional Adds to Gastroenterology Team (armoneyandpolitics.com) — Conway Regional Health System has expanded its gastroenterology team by adding Dr. Anasua Deb, who is now accepting new patients at the Conway Regional Gastroenterology Center. With her advanced training and research background, the move aims to shorten wait times and improve access to specialized digestive care for Conway and central Arkansas residents.
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4. Tale of two cities: Why this SC town is often confused with one 905 miles away (thestate.com) — Conway shares the spotlight in a feature comparing it with Conway, South Carolina, highlighting how often the two cities are mixed up online. The story walks through each city's history, colleges, downtown character, and even a tongue-in-cheek petition about which Conway should keep the name, underscoring Conway's growth and "City of Colleges" identity.
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5. Rex Nelson's high school football rankings: After five weeks (arkansasonline.com) — Conway High's football team is ranked No. 2 overall in Arkansas and No. 2 in Class 7A after five weeks of play, putting the Wampus Cats firmly in the statewide spotlight. The updated rankings highlight how Conway stacks up against other top programs, giving local fans a clear sense of where their team stands heading into the heart of conference play.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Conway
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★ Featured events ★
- Conecta y Crece-Networking-Conway →
Los 3 Potrillos - Mexican Restaurant, 2490 Sanders Street, Conway
9:30 am
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Cliff & Susan: The Songs & Stories →
1007 Spencer Street, Conway
4:00 pm - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Bootcamp in Conway, AR →
2330 Sanders Street, Conway
9:00 am - Tennis for Hope →
2215 Prince Street, Conway
9:00 am - Conway Fashion Week 2026 →
100 Legacy Acres Dr, Conway
4:00 pm - Wampus Cat Invitational →
Conway AR - RetroFest Arkansas →
Conway Expo and Event Center, Conway - MAHJONG & MINGLE →
2302 College Avenue, Conway
8:00 am - Conway Regional Walk to Remember 2026 →
John McConnell Stadium, 2300 Prince St, Conway
10:00 am - CSO Guild's Masquerade, The Phantom of the Opera →
Reynolds Performance Hall, Beatrice Powell Street, Conway
6:00 pm - Arkansas D-III Championships →
Conway AR - FAFSA Help Day →
Faulkner County Library, 1900 Tyler Street, Conway
1:00 pm
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Tuesday October 13
Saturday October 17
Tuesday October 20
Wednesday October 21
Saturday October 24
📣 Conway Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Got an ebike question.
I've been hearing two different things. 1) that my class 2 e-bike has to have some kind of registration. 2) that it's a class 2 ebike that I do… (Nextdoor Oak - Harkrider) - Looking to buy affordable car.
Preferably 4door, (Nextdoor Conway Manor)
- Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Conway. Apply here.
- Waffle House posted a job opening for Server / Wait Staff in Conway. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Conway here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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