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🌱 Outhouses and local history take center stage in Elk Falls
Elk Falls, Kansas Patch AM: a 3 min readCheers Elk Falls! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Outhouses and local history take center stage in Elk Falls
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, breezy and warm, with a high of 72 and low of 41 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 61, low: 30.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 52 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• November 10, 2026 Issue, Page 3 of 11 (parsonssun.com) — Elk Falls’ Outhouse Festival is marking 31 years with self-guided tours, crafts and a chance to vote for a favorite privy. A $1 headquarters package includes a button, ballot, map and schedule, while gym vendor fees support restoration work. Elk Falls Pottery is also celebrating its 50th anniversary, though the notice omits festival dates. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Elk County Business & Community Resource Event: Roots & Results →
Flint Hills Assembly of God, 1217 KS-99, Howard
4:30 pm -
Unified Partners Tr-iffic Day
Pittsburg State University, 1701 S Broadway St, Pittsburg
8:30 am -
JH Wrestling @Cherryvale 3:45 p.m.
Caney Valley 436, 700 S Carson St, Cherryvale
3:45 pm -
Scholars Bowl @ Bishop Carroll In Wichita 4:30 pm
Caney Valley 436, 8101 W Central Ave, Wichita
4:30 pm -
Planning Commission Meeting →
City of Fredonia Calendar, 100 N 15th Street, Fredonia
6:00 pm -
HS Football Sectionals
Sedan Elem Sedan, KS 67361 -
Sectional Football Game @Caney vs. Sabetha High School
Caney Valley 436, 100 W 9th Ave, Caney
6:00 pm -
JH Wrestling @Columbus 9 a.m.
Caney Valley 436, 124 S High School Ave, Columbus
9:00 am -
Severy Community Activities (SCA) →
7:00 pm -
City Council Meeting →
110 N Pine, Howard
7:30 pm -
JH Wrestling @Independence (Boys Only) 3:30 p.m.
Caney Valley 436, 300 W Locust St, Independence
3:45 pm -
Harvest House Food Pantry →
224 Greewood Ave, Severy
1:00 pm
Wednesday November 11
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
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Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
Wednesday November 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sonaca Group posted a job opening for CNC Programmer in Fredonia. Apply here.
- Sonic posted a job opening for Cook in Fredonia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elk Falls here.
🗞 Nearby News
Eureka
- 22nd Annual Eureka Arts & Crafts Show This Saturday (eurekaherald.com)
- Terry Lee Dunham (eurekaherald.com)
- Arlene Lucille Scronce (eurekaherald.com)
Coffeyville
- CVR Partners (NYSE:UAN) Cut to 'Hold' at Wall Street Zen (watchlistnews.com)
- No. 3 Barton Men's Soccer Blanks Jefferson 4-0 to Capture Region 6/Plains District Championship; Tsuji Makes History (adastraradio.com)
- The Fox Theatre — A Joplin Landmark That Has Stood the Test of Time (newstalkkzrg.com)
Ok Elk Falls! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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