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Coming up on the calendar:
- All Request DJ Night at Rookies at Rookies Rockin' Sports Bar
- Karaoke Night at Rumorz at Rumorz Bar & Grill
- Farmers Market at Surf Ballroom Parking Lot
... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Weather forecast:
- Thursday: A bit of rain in the morning, with a high of 65 and low of 40 degrees.
- Friday: Some sun, temps: high: 64, low: 44.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 64 and low of 46 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ventura
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Friday October 2 - All Request DJ Night at Rookies
Rookies Rockin' Sports Bar, 307 Main Ave., Ventura
9:00 pm - Karaoke Night at Rumorz
Rumorz Bar & Grill, 1210 South Shore Dr., Ventura
9:00 pm Saturday October 3 - Farmers Market
Surf Ballroom Parking Lot, 460 North Shore Drive, Ventura
9:00 am - Sing Along Brunch
Reserve 173° Bar & Grill, 306 1st Ave. N., Ventura
11:00 am - Tony Danza: Standards & Stories
North Iowa Community Auditorium, 500 College Drive, Mason City
7:00 pm - Cosmic Bowling
Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, 514 Buddy Holly Place, Ventura
8:00 pm - All Request DJ Night at Rookies
Rookies Rockin' Sports Bar, 307 Main Ave., Ventura
9:00 pm Monday October 5 - Writing Group
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N 4th St, Ventura
6:00 pm Wednesday October 7 - BINGO Night at Reserve 173°
Reserve 173 Bar & Grill, 306 1st Ave N, Ventura
6:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday October 1 - Crafternoon →
Clear Lake IA
1:00 pm - Jazz Night at Reserve 173°
Reserve 173 Bar & Grill, 306 1st Ave. N., Clear Lake
6:00 pm Friday October 2 - Play Café →
Clear Lake IA
10:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Clear Lake. Apply here.
- Perkins Restaurant & Bakery posted a job opening for Server in Clear Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ventura here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clear Lake
- Clear Lake Bank & Trust earns top workplace honor for 16th consecutive year (clreporter.com)
- Knights volleyball gathers two more victories (clreporter.com)
Forest City
- Swen Rogeness (kiow.com)
- Winnebago County eyes new rules for data centers, solar and battery fields as officials raise water, road and electric-rate concerns (northiowatoday.com)
- Winnebago Industries (NYSE:WGO) Sets New 52-Week Low - Here's Why (marketbeat.com)
Mason City
- Community Health Center of Mason City to host flu shot clinic Oct. 8, walk-ins welcome (kiow.com)
Ok Ventura! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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