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🌱 Halloween Hot Wheels Toy Show 2026 hosted by Capital City Diecast Club and 11 more events

Wakarusa, Kansas Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi Wakarusa! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

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 has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 44.
  • Monday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.

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★ Featured events ★

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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Topeka. Apply here.
  • Haag Oil Co posted a job opening for Store Clerk - Kicks 66 in Topeka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wakarusa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Topeka

  • Topeka YMCA joins Greater Wichita YMCA to expand reach across 6 Kansas counties (wibw.com)
  • Meet Skye, Topeka's only fire dog (ksnt.com)
  • Topeka's ArtsConnect announces the 2026 Arty Award honorees (shoutwichita.com)

Ok Wakarusa! 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 has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Wakarusa

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