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šŸŒ± Pittsburg's 150th birthday gets a musical celebrationā€”and two world premieres

Pittsburg, Kansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Pittsburg! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Pittsburg's 150th birthday gets a musical celebrationā€”and two world premieres
  • Match Week offers a timely boost for Wesley House donations
  • What's behind Pitt State soccer's fast start as a program?

Also on today's calendar: Mama Miles (Thursday) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 68 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 57, low: 29.
  • Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 51 and low of 28 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Wind Ensemble concert to celebrate Pittsburg's 150th birthday with world premiere (newstalkkzrg.com) ā€” Pittsburg's 150th birthday celebration will bring two world premieres to a free concert Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. in the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts. Pitt State's Wind Ensemble, Southeast Kansas Symphony and University Choirs will join forces for a birthday composition pairing John Ross's music with Laura Lee Washburn's poetry.
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2. Match Week donations stretch further for Southeast Kansas nonprofits through Nov. 13 (koamnewsnow.com) ā€” Donations supporting Pittsburg's Wesley House can go further during Match Week, which runs through Nov. 13. The pantry helps about 450 households a month with emergency food and other essentials. Nearly 105 funds across Southeast Kansas are participating, with individual communities setting their own matching challenges.
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3. Pittsburg State Gorilla soccer's key to early program success (fourstateshomepage.com) ā€” Pitt State soccer heads into its Nov. 13 NCAA Division II tournament match against Northern State with a young program's growing record of success. Coach Wes Branstetter credits strong communication and team chemistry, while senior midfielder Macy Malik says teammates have become close friends who keep one another encouraged.
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4. Southeast Kansas food pantries busier than ever this year, officials say (fourstateshomepage.com) ā€” Pittsburg's Wesley House has faced its busiest five months in 44 years, director Matt O'Malley says, as high grocery costs strain low-income families. The pantry has served an average of 445 households monthly this year, including a record 519 in July. Resident Frank Seely III says pantry groceries help fill gaps between shopping trips.
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5. Joplin hosts hundreds at annual Bold Women's Summit (fourstateshomepage.com) ā€” Women from Pittsburg joined hundreds of attendees at Tuesday's BOLD Women's Summit in Joplin, where speakers explored confidence, leadership styles and overcoming obstacles. Psychologist Ashley Smith drew on her experience with increasing blindness to discuss challenging self-imposed limits. Organizers are already planning a third summit for 2027.
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  • Pitt State grad student Gabe McClain will present his research on Prothonotary Warblers in Southeast Kansas.
    The Prothonotary Warbler is a Neotropical migrant that has recently been discovered breeding in SE Kansas. They have seen steady declines since theā€¦ (Nextdoor South Pittsburg)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" ā€” The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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