🌱 Patch AM: What the new tox drop plan means for Zionsville households

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In today's newsletter:

• What the new tox drop plan means for Zionsville households
• Top-ranked Brownsburg is coming to Zionsville Friday night—can the Eagles shock them?

Also on today's calendar: Hit the Bricks Run/Walk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Warm with sunshine, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and warm, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
• Thursday: A few afternoon showers, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Boone County Solid Waste Management District eyes permanent tox drop site (youarecurrent.com) — Boone County's solid waste district plans a permanent toxic drop-off and education site north of Lebanon, financed by an $8.5 million bond and a small property tax increase. Zionsville residents will still see tox drop events in town next year, while Town Council member Craig Melton helps guide the shift toward more frequent, staffed disposal and recycling options countywide.
   

• USA TODAY Sports Super 15 Midwest region football rankings, Week 7 (usatoday.com) — Brownsburg's top-ranked football team is heading to Zionsville this Friday night, giving local fans a chance to see the Midwest's No. 1 squad up close. The USA TODAY Sports regional rankings highlight Brownsburg's 25-game win streak and list their Oct. 2 matchup at Zionsville as their next big test.
   

📸 Around Zionsville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Zionsville

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Coffee Cupping Class →
  10850 Creek Way, Zionsville
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Holiday Etiquette →
  Zionsville, IN Calendar, 75 N Main Street, Zionsville
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Hit the Bricks Run/Walk →
  Zionsville IN
  5:00 am
• Teen Self Defense Class →
  Zionsville, IN Calendar, 9645 Whitestown Rd, Zionsville
  10:00 am
• Boone Bingo →
  The Palomino - Weddings, Banquets & Special Events, 481 South 1200 East, Zionsville
  6:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Zionsville Town Council →
  Zionsville, IN Calendar, 1100 West Oak Street, Zionsville
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Women's Beginner Pickleball League →
  Zionsville, IN Calendar, 9645 Whitestown Rd, Zionsville
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Intermediate Pickleball →
  Zionsville, IN Calendar, 9645 Whitestown Rd, Zionsville
  10:00 am
• Zionsville Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) →
  Zionsville, IN Calendar, 1100 West Oak Street, Zionsville
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• 2027 Readiness for Small & Mid-Sized Businesses →
  6210 Technology Center Drive, Zionsville
  4:00 pm
• Dogtoberfest: A night of fun at Tipsy Mermaid benefitting HSforBC →
  Tipsy Mermaid, 135 S Main, Zionsville
  5:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Legal Documents Every Senior Should Understand (Before It's Urgent) →
  250 North 5th Street, Zionsville
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A commissioners' meeting.
  Public testing of the voting machines. And the Potter's Bridge Festival. That and more in this week's #MondayMinute. (Nextdoor )
• There is an emergency vehicle on I-865 E reported...
  There is an emergency vehicle on I-865 E reported at 5:38 PM. "Roadside assistance in progress" (Nextdoor )

• Sweetgreen, Inc. posted a job opening for The Farm at Zionsville - Core Team Member in Zionsville. Apply here.
• Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Grill Cook at CAVA in Zionsville, Indiana in Zionsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Zionsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Whitestown

• Puma opens U.S. distribution centers to third parties (freightwaves.com)

Westfield

• Athlete of the week: Westfield High School QB benefits from chemistry with receivers (youarecurrent.com)

Carmel

• Indiana Dup15q Believe Walk set for Oct. 3 in Noblesville (youarecurrent.com)
• Indianapolis Wind Symphony begins season with musical journey through America (youarecurrent.com)
• Roberts to compete at Augusta National after winning regional championship (owensborotimes.com)

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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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