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🌱 How to see Ireland’s “greatest showman” live in Ottawa
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In today's newsletter:
- How to see Ireland's "greatest showman" live in Ottawa
- Which Ottawa dealerships just changed hands and new names?
- Ottawa community remembers the life of Nathaniel Lee Alonzo
Also on today's calendar: Illinois Extension Lunch n Learn Series and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Warm with some sun, temps: high: 77, low: 48.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ireland's 'greatest showman', David Shannon, performs in Ottawa (shawlocal.com) — Residents can catch Ireland's acclaimed singer David Shannon live in Ottawa on Saturday, Oct. 24, as part of the Ottawa Concert Association's fall series at Central Intermediate School. The evening show will feature Broadway favorites, pop standards, and Irish tunes, with local ticket information available by phone for anyone wanting to reserve seats. 
• CDG's Dealership Buy/Sell Tracker (dealershipguy.com) — Several longtime Bill Walsh auto dealerships in Ottawa have been sold to Wisconsin-based Home Run Auto Group, which closed the deal last December and quickly resold two locations to former employees. Three stores remain under new ownership and have been rebranded as Ottawa Ford/Kia, Ottawa Honda, and Ottawa Toyota, signaling a notable shift in who runs key local car dealerships.
• Nathaniel Lee Alonzo, 44, of Ottawa (1430wcmy.com) — Ottawa residents are mourning the passing of 44-year-old Nathaniel Lee Alonzo, a lifelong local who attended Ottawa High School and worked at the Costco Distribution Center in Morris. Visitation is set for Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Ottawa Funeral Home, with cremation and a private burial to follow, as family and friends remember his love of sports, gaming, and time with his daughters.
📸 Around Ottawa
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ottawa
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★ Featured events ★
- City Council Meeting-via live stream →
301 W. Madison St., Ottawa
7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- Illinois Extension Lunch n Learn Series →
Violet Room, Wellness Building, Ottawa
12:00 pm - Peer Jury →
Ottawa IL
6:30 pm - Sunset Market at Heritage Harbor →
Heritage Harbor, 411 Great Loop E Dr, Ottawa
4:00 pm - Sunset Market →
Heritage Harbor, 111 Harbor View Drive, Ottawa
4:00 pm - DIY Floral Pumpkins with Christy's Flower Farm at B.A.S.H.! →
Burger and Sushi House, 1012 La Salle Street, Ottawa
5:30 pm - Playground & Recreation Board →
301 W. Madison St., Ottawa
6:00 pm - Nell's Healthy Planet, Creative Minds School Field Day →
Ottawa IL
10:00 am - Fall Paint & Sip at Small Memories Winery & Meadery →
Small Memories Winery and Meadery, 1409 U.S. 6, Ottawa
6:00 pm - Dwight at Marquette →
Marquette, 1000 Paul St, Ottawa
7:00 pm - Ottawa Farmers Market →
Washington Square Park, 100 Jackson Street, Ottawa
8:00 am - Nell's Guided Hike →
Nell's Woodland, Ottawa
9:00 am
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sally Beauty Holdings posted a job opening for Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 03580 in Ottawa. Apply here.
- ADVANTECH posted a job opening for Assembler I in Ottawa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ottawa here.
🗞 Nearby News
Marseilles
- Greta Eljean Creed, 94, of Marseilles (1430wcmy.com)
Seneca
- Oglesby police recover stolen vehicle outside Tonica, charge three in rural Seneca (shawlocal.com)
- Sandwich boys soccer falls at IMSA; Seneca girls volleyball 3rd at Sterling: The Times Saturday Roundup (shawlocal.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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