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Coming up on the Wakarusa Patch calendar: Oktoberfest

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Hello Wakarusa! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Oktoberfest at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
  • Halloween Hot Wheels Toy Show 2026 hosted by Capital City Diecast Club at Stormont Vail Events Center

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 71, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.

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    Saturday October 3
  • Oktoberfest →
    Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3625 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka
    10:00 am

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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