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🌱 Patch AM: How to snag tickets for Wichita’s glow-in-the-dark baseball night
Happening soon: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Wichita Patch calendar
Good morning Wichita! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How to snag tickets for Wichita's glow-in-the-dark baseball night
- How a lifelong dream turned this Shocker into a bowling star
Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 88, low: 63.
- Sunday: Very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Glow-in-the-dark baseball coming to Wichita's Equity Bank Park (ksn.com) — Wichita's Equity Bank Park has been chosen as one of just 44 Minor League stadiums to host the 2027 Cosmic Baseball Takeover Tour, featuring glow-in-the-dark gear, neon fields, fireworks, and a live DJ. After selling out 74 games nationwide in 2026, organizers expect huge demand. Fans can enter a ticket lottery now for a chance to attend. 
• 'Coolest thing ever': Wichita State bowler lives dream playing for Shockers (ksn.com) — A standout Wichita State women's bowler, Ashtyn Woods, is living a childhood dream competing for the Shockers in Wichita and leading a nationally ranked team. With a Professional Bowlers Association veteran for a father and a reputation as the squad's energetic extrovert, she's helping push the program toward its goal of a national championship.
📸 Around Wichita
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wichita
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★ Featured events ★
- Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
7700 E Kellogg Dr, Wichita
10:00 am
Friday October 9
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Other local events
- Phil Collins Story →
The Cotillion, 11120 West Kellogg, Wichita
8:00 pm - The Phil Collins Story →
The Cotillion, 11120 West Kellogg St, Wichita
8:00 pm - 2nd Saturday Bird Walk →
Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E 29th St N, Wichita
8:00 am - Nationals (Men's Day Tested and Non-Tested) →
Wichita State University Campus, 1845 Fairmount st, Wichita
8:00 am - Merit Badge Workshop: American Heritage →
Museum of World Treasures, 835 E. 1st Street, Wichita
10:00 am - Youth Center "FALL INTO BAKING" Bake-Off →
Youth Center, 3015 Arnold Blvd, Bldg 2800, Wichita
10:00 am - MOWT Book Club - "The Ruin of All Witches" →
Museum of World Treasures, 835 E. 1st Street, Wichita
3:00 pm - Sloppy Joes Show →
Jabara Theatre – De Mattias Fine Arts Center, 3100 McCormick, Wichita
3:00 pm - Paint & Sip →
Elisabeth's Lounge, 6160 East 21st Street North, Wichita
3:00 pm - Nationals Prime Time Day →
Wichita State University Campus, 1845 Fairmount st, Wichita
3:00 pm - St. Anne's Byzantine Group →
St. John's Chapel inside Sacred Heart Hall, 3100 McCormick, Wichita
4:00 pm - Finally: An Estate Planning Seminar →
Play & Party Co, 8981 West Central Avenue, Wichita
4:30 pm
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This is mittens she got out some time last night through our window.
I was forgetful and did not shut the window before I fell asleep. I can't find my sweet girl. She loves treats and she knows her name on top of… (Nextdoor Historic Midtown) - Maizey is our beloved matriarch of the family.
She went missing Oct 5th. She is a tan yorkie. Please help us find her. Thanks. (Nextdoor Indian Hills Riverbend)
- Greater Wichita YMCA posted a job opening for Camp Counselor, Hiawatha I Camp in Wichita. Apply here.
- Textron posted a job opening for 2027 Internship - Production Control & Logistics - Plant IV in Wichita. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wichita here.
🗞 Nearby News
Derby
- Derby soccer tested in four-game skid (derbyinformer.com)
- Headlines for Thursday, October 8, 2026 (kansaspublicradio.org)
Andover
- Meet the candidates of the 2026 Kansas Gubernatorial Race (esubulletin.com)
Ok Wichita! 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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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