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🌱 Wauconda dairy farm’s champion cow shines on the world stage
Also, don't miss Comics, Cards & Cookies Bazaar + More on the Wauconda Patch calendar
Hello Wauconda! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Wauconda dairy farm's champion cow shines on the world stage
Also on today's calendar: Comics, Cards & Cookies Bazaar + More and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny, breezy and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
- Wednesday: Nice and warm with some sun, temps: high: 77, low: 47.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Akooza Dominates the International Red and White Show (morningagclips.com) — Golden Oaks Farm of Wauconda saw its cow Luck-E Devour Akooza-Red-ET named Senior and Grand Champion at the prestigious International Red and White Show in Madison. Another Golden Oaks entry also earned Reserve Intermediate Champion, giving Wauconda strong representation at this year's World Dairy Expo and highlighting the farm's national-level success in dairy competition. 
📸 Around Wauconda
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wauconda
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★ Featured events ★
- Comics, Cards & Cookies Bazaar + More →
Tighthead Brewing Company, 161 N Archer Ave, Mundelein
12:00 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Macrame Ghost →
Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda
7:00 pm - Intermediate Strength & Resistance Class @ SnapFitness Island Lake
Snap Fitness Island Lake, 452 E State Rd., Island Lake
10:30 am - Xtreme Bar Bingo
Docks Bar and Grill, 313 E Liberty St, Wauconda
7:00 pm - Enjoy Phil's Beach Off Season
Wauconda Park District, 600 N Main St, Wauconda
3:00 am - Enjoy Phil's Beach OFF SEASON (8:00am-1:00pm on Mon & Thur)
Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce, 328 N. Main Street, Wauconda
8:00 am - English as a Second Language →
Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda
6:30 pm - Declutter Your Life →
Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda
7:00 pm - Bingo Night
Herman's Rest A While , Port Barrington, IL.
7:00 pm - Intermediate Strength & Resistance Class @ SnapFitness Island Lake
Snap Fitness Island Lake, 452 E State Rd., Island Lake
10:30 am - Mystery Book Club: What the Dead Know by Laura Lippman →
Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda
10:30 am - Fall Festival →
St Matthew Lutheran Church and Early Childhood Center, 24500 N Old McHenry Rd, Hawthorn Woods
11:00 am
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 24
📣 Wauconda Shout Outs!
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- MVP Sports Academy — (224) 642-4523
- Christine Altieri - State Farm Insurance Agent — 8474593373
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- VONS posted a job opening for Deli Associate in Wauconda. Apply here.
- TJX posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Temporary Associate Part-time in Lake Zurich. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wauconda here.
🗞 Nearby News
Round Lake
- Boys soccer notes: Rivalry matches take center stage in Palatine, Grayslake (dailyherald.com)
Lake Zurich
- Christine Altieri - State Farm Insurance Agent - Lake Zurich, IL Patch (patch.com)
- Our savior is Jewish. Why are so many Christian leaders staying silent? (newsbreak.com)
- Head-To-Head Survey: American Rebel (NASDAQ:AREB) & Acco Brands (NYSE:ACCO) (defenseworld.net)
Grayslake
- Christine Altieri - State Farm Insurance Agent - Grayslake, IL Patch (patch.com)
- Ninja Biography 2026: Age 35, $50M Fortune & New Dad (guidenetworth.com)
Ok Wauconda! 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: "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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