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🌱 Patch AM: Toddler Time and 10 more events
Happening soon: Waukee Walkers on the Waukee Patch calendar
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Coming up on the calendar:
- Waukee Walkers
- Toddler Time at Waukee Public Library
- Preschool Storytime at Waukee Public Library
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 71, low: 52.
- Wednesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.
📸 Around Waukee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waukee
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★ Featured events ★
- Waukee Walkers →
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
- 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 - Library Board Meeting →
Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
5:30 pm - Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting →
Waukee City Hall, 230 W. Hickman Rd., Waukee
6:00 pm - Author Encounters: Watch Party →
Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
6:00 pm - Toddler Time →
Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
10:00 am - Preschool Storytime →
Waukee Public Library, 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee
10:00 am - See How Waukee Works →
- Picture This: DIY Photo Creations →
Waukee Public Library, 950 Warrior Ln, Waukee
10:00 am
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Waukee. Apply here.
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Waukee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukee here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Des Moines
- Students weigh policy over school ties in U.S. Senate race (who13.com)
- Josh Turek, Ashley Hinson talk water quality, cancer in US Senate race (desmoinesregister.com)
Adel
- Annual Vintage and Made Fair Returns Today in Adel (raccoonvalleyradio.com)
- Fall history series at Woodward Public Library to feature Adel author (theperrynews.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 do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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