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🌱 Which Abilene Cowgirls stood out against top-ranked Clay Center?
Make time for Flint Hills Express/Wheat State Family Diner(Murphy's Kitchen) on the Abilene Patch calendar
Hi Abilene! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Abilene Cowgirls stood out against top-ranked Clay Center?
- How new social media rules will change communication at Abilene High.
Also on today's calendar: Abilene Outreach and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Deborah W.!
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 69 degrees.
- Wednesday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 75, low: 63.
- Thursday: Breezy with showers around, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Top ranked Clay Center takes two from Cowgirls (abilene-rc.com) — Abilene High's volleyball teams faced powerhouse Clay Center this week, with the varsity and JV squads dropping their matches but the Cowgirl C team earning a straight-set win. Coach Jade Koch praised her players' grit, highlighting strong defensive play and growing confidence. Detailed stats for Abilene players show who led in digs, blocks, assists, and kills. 
• BOE updates student communication and social media policy (abilene-rc.com) — Abilene school leaders have updated their social media and communication policy, adding dedicated Facebook and Instagram accounts for Abilene High School's media program while keeping staff in charge of posting. The policy also clarifies how the district's anonymous P3 safety-reporting app can be used for two-way communication when administrators need more details. These changes aim to showcase student work and strengthen responses to bullying or safety concerns.
📸 Around Abilene
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Abilene
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★ Featured events ★
- Flint Hills Express/Wheat State Family Diner(Murphy's Kitchen) →
Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad, 200 SE 5th St, Abilene
1:00 pm
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
- Abilene Outreach →
St. Andrew Catholic Church, Abilene
9:00 am - Abilene Outreach @ St. Andrew Catholic Church →
Abilene KS
9:00 am - Girls Tennis: Salina South Varsity Invitational (Varsity)
Salina South High School Salina South Tennis Courts
9:00 am - Girls Tennis: Salina Central JV Invitational (Level 2)
Salina Central High School Salina Central Tennis Courts
2:00 pm - Boys Cross Country: Beloit Cross Country Meet (Level 2)
Lakeside Golf Course
3:45 pm - Girls Cross Country: Beloit Cross Country Meet (Varsity)
Lakeside Golf Course
3:45 pm - Boys Cross Country: Beloit Cross Country Meet (Level 5)
Lakeside Golf Course
3:45 pm - Girls Cross Country: Beloit Cross Country Meet (Level 2)
Lakeside Golf Course
3:45 pm - Boys Cross Country: Beloit Cross Country Meet (Varsity)
Lakeside Golf Course
3:45 pm - Girls Cross Country: Beloit Cross Country Meet (Level 5)
Lakeside Golf Course
3:45 pm - Airport Advisory Committee Meeting →
City of Abilene Calendar, Abilene City Hall 419 N Broadway, Abilene
4:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Monday October 5
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Let's create a craft community!
If you are interested in scrapbooking, card making or any paper crafting, please message me. (Nextdoor Dickinson)
- Russell Stover, Inc. posted a job opening for PSM/HVAC Coordinator in Abilene. Apply here.
- Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. posted a job opening for Quality Control Specialist in Chapman. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Abilene here.
🗞 Nearby News
Junction City
- RCPD: 2 additional men accused in connection with sex crime investigation (jcpost.com)
- Spartans fall to Junction City in Homecoming affair 32-6 (kansascity.com)
Salina
- K-State Salina Piper Pacer Featured At Automotive Museum (generalaviationnews.com)
- Salina maintains strong air service growth as Wichita seeks new route (salina.com)
- 21st Annual Marshall Motor Company Monster Truck Event Oct. 3 (salinapost.com)
Ok Abilene! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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