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🌱 How your ACPL card now unlocks discounts all over Fort Wayne
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Good morning Fort Wayne! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How your ACPL card now unlocks discounts all over Fort Wayne
- Four outdoor adventures to try around Fort Wayne this fall
- Which Fort Wayne leaders just entered the Business Hall of Fame?
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Periods of sun with a t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 68.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. ACPL: Library cards now unlock more local discounts (963xke.com) — Allen County Public Library is rolling out new Fort Wayne–themed library cards and expanding its Community Discount Program, giving cardholders savings at dozens of local businesses through August 31, 2027. Residents can swap to the limited-edition designs for free, enjoy a fine-free system, and use their cards for everything from borrowing books to getting deals on food, entertainment, and services around town. 
2. Why Fort Wayne, Indiana, is Perfect, Easygoing, Outdoorsy Destination (globaltravelerusa.com) — Fort Wayne is pitched as an easygoing outdoor getaway, with residents and visitors encouraged to enjoy the city's three rivers by kayak or canoe and explore its 160-mile trail network from Promenade Park. The piece also spotlights beginner-friendly mountain biking and nature preserves like Eagle Marsh, making local wetlands, wildlife, and bike paths central to fall recreation plans.
3. Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana honors community leaders during business and education leadership celebration (21alivenews.com) — Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana just honored several prominent local business and nonprofit leaders at a celebration held at the Grand Wayne Center in downtown Fort Wayne. Inductees entered the Greater Fort Wayne Business Hall of Fame, and another leader received a major youth-focused leadership award, highlighting how local partnerships are expanding educational opportunities for thousands of area students.
4. Fort Wayne FC shuts out Richmond Kickers 2-0, jumping back into playoff position (wane.com) — Fort Wayne FC has climbed back into USL League One playoff position after a 2–0 home win over the Richmond Kickers, powered by goals from Jaydon Smith and Jack Thomas. With goalkeeper Bernd Schipmann earning his eighth clean sheet, the club now turns to a key home match Saturday against the New York Cosmos at Ruoff Mortgage Stadium.
5. Arts Update: Fort Wayne Civic Theatre launches quarterly discussion series (journalgazette.net) — Fort Wayne Civic Theatre is kicking off a free quarterly discussion series at the Arts United Center, inviting residents to hear from its new executive/artistic director and ask questions. The arts roundup also highlights a Sweetwater-recorded local country single and October's Art This Way Fest, giving Fort Wayne arts fans several chances to engage in the coming weeks.
📸 Around Fort Wayne
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort Wayne
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★ Featured events ★
- Ninja Kidz Live →
Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd, Fort Wayne
6:30 pm
Friday September 4
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Other local events
- Allen County Safety Fair
Public Safety Academy, 7602 Patriot Crossing, Fort Wayne
10:00 am
Saturday September 12
📣 Fort Wayne Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Play with Purpose
Shawnee Branch Library Tecumseh Branch - Meeting Room
10:30 am - Paper Quilling
Shawnee Branch Library Tecumseh Branch - Meeting Room
7:00 pm - Fort Wayne Community Schools: Study Connection Annual Breakfast
Adams Elementary School Pearl Street Arts Center
7:00 am - Recipes for a Winning Game Night
Pontiac Branch Library Pontiac Branch - Meeting Room
2:00 pm - Fort Wayne Hobby & Collectables Show — Allen County Fairgrounds →
Allen County Fairgrounds / Allen County Fair, 2726 Carroll Rd, Fort Wayne
11:00 am - Kid Vibe & Friends (PT. 3) @ Carls Tavern →
Carl's Tavern, 433 Broadway St, New Haven
7:00 pm - All Abilities Club
Pontiac Branch Library Pontiac Branch - Meeting Room
10:00 am - Kimochis Storytime
Shawnee Branch Library Tecumseh Branch - Meeting Room
10:30 am - Studio Hours
Pontiac Branch Library Pontiac Branch - The Studio
4:00 pm - Cozycore Charm Bracelets
Pontiac Branch Library Pontiac Branch - Meeting Room
4:30 pm
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Sunday September 6
Tuesday September 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hummingbird sighting on our zinnias this afternoon.
I was fortunate to not only see it but get a few seconds of video. (Nextdoor Hillsboro) - Many have complained about their LabCorp experience.
As a senior citizen, I have no complaints. First, make an appointment online. I arrived at the New Vision Dr. location about 15 minutes before my… (Nextdoor Longwood)
- Teleperformance USA posted a job opening for Payroll Tax Processor - Remote in Fort Wayne. Apply here.
- Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Fort Wayne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Wayne here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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