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🌱 Patch AM: Crafty Saturdays and 10 more events
And on the Waukee Patch calendar - The Chosen Season 6 Early Access Event - Episode 1
Greetings Waukee! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- The Chosen Season 6 Early Access Event - Episode 1 at Immanuel Lutheran Church
- Crafty Saturdays at Waukee Public Library
- Teen Super Sundays at Waukee Public Library
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Warm with variable clouds, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunny, breezy and very warm, temps: high: 84, low: 57.
- Sunday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
📸 Around Waukee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waukee
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★ Featured events ★
- The Chosen Season 6 Early Access Event - Episode 1 →
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 900 Warrior Lane, Waukee
7:30 pm
Friday October 9
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Other local events
- Crafty Saturdays →
Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
10:00 am - Teen Super Sundays →
Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
1:30 pm - Babytime →
Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
10:00 am - Teen Advisory Board →
Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
3:30 pm - City Council Work Session →
Waukee City Hall, 230 W. Hickman Rd., Waukee
5:30 pm - Pajama Storytime →
Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
6:15 pm - Waukee Walkers →
- Toddler Time →
Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
10:00 am - Preschool Storytime →
Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
11:00 am - Waukee Walkers - Community Walking Group →
Triumph Park, 700 NW Douglas Pkwy., Waukee
5:00 pm - Waukee Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting →
Waukee Public Library, 950 S. Warrior Ln., Waukee
5:30 pm
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Welcome to the Brabeion Academy.
A proposed charter school seeking to open Fall 2027 near Clive, Iowa. Brabeion Academy is a tuition free sports academy for grades K-8, adding a high… (Nextdoor Olson)
- Smoothie King posted a job opening for Team Member in Waukee. Apply here.
- Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Clive. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukee here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Des Moines
- 4922 W Park Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266 (redfin.com)
- West Des Moines library expansion to include drive-thru book drop-off (desmoinesregister.com)
- Love soup dumplings and dim sum? Buckle up for Ugly Dumpling (desmoinesregister.com)
Adel
- Tigers Celebrating Senior Night Tomorrow Against Glenwood (raccoonvalleyradio.com)
Ok Waukee! 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 did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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