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šŸŒ± Planning to explore global cultures at CLCā€™s Celebration of Nations?

Brainerd, Minnesota Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hey there, Brainerd! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning to explore global cultures at CLCā€™s Celebration of Nations?
  • Could your Brainerd teen start college early with free PSEO credits?
  • Meet two college presidents over a free drink later this month

Also on today's calendar: 500 Piece Pairs Jigsaw Puzzle Competition and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 61 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 64, low: 38.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 50 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. CLC to host Celebration of Nations (brainerddispatch.com) ā€” Central Lakes Collegeā€™s Brainerd campus will host a free Celebration of Nations event on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 3-7 p.m., open to everyone. You can explore live performances, cultural crafts, hands-on activities, and global cuisine from food trucks, with activities spread across indoor and outdoor campus spaces and support from sponsor Sourcewell.
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2. Central Lakes College to host PSEO info session Oct. 8 (brainerddispatch.com) ā€” Brainerd-area high school students can explore earning free college credits through Post-Secondary Enrollment Options at an information session Oct. 8 on Central Lakes Collegeā€™s Brainerd campus. Families will hear how PSEO works, review course options, and get questions answered about admissions, academics, and support services so students can get a head start on college while finishing high school locally.
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3. Brainerd Chamber to host CLC and SCSU presidents Oct. 29 (brainerddispatch.com) ā€” Local residents and business leaders can meet the new presidents of Central Lakes College and St. Cloud State University during a Brainerd Lakes Chamber ā€œCampus After Hoursā€ event Oct. 29 at Jack Pine Brewery in Baxter. The gathering will feature brief remarks on workforce priorities plus plenty of time to network with the presidents, alumni, and employers invested in the Brainerd regionā€™s future.
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4. Brainerd Lakes Chamber announces 2026 Four Under 40 Award recipients (brainerddispatch.com) ā€” Four young professionals with deep ties to the Brainerd lakes area have been named 2026 Four Under 40 Award recipients by the Brainerd Lakes Chamberā€™s WAVE network. Locals can celebrate them at the Oct. 21 WAVE Gala at Grand View Lodge, where one honoree will be named Young Professional of the Year and each will direct charitable funds to local causes.
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5. Turina's "Escena andaluza" (Andalusian Scene) (yourclassical.org) ā€” A recent episode of the national radio show Performance Today features a live recording from the Lakes Area Music Festival at Brainerdā€™s Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts, spotlighting Turinaā€™s viola-led ā€œEscena andaluza.ā€ The program also includes performances from festivals around the world, giving Brainerdā€™s music scene a prominent place alongside international stages.
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    Saturday October 3
  • Acrylic Painting Workshop with Sam Zimmerman
    The Crossing Arts Alliance, 711 Laurel St, Brainerd
    12:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone in the area make cheesecakes?
    Looking to get a cherry cheesecake for a birthday, would need 10/9 or 10/10! Not looking for something huge- just for two people and enough room forā€¦ (Nextdoor W Laurel St)
  • Hi everyone,
    My name is Kaden and I own a small mobile detailing business. I decided to use Nextdoor to promote my business as I see a lot of other people findingā€¦ (Nextdoor Legionville Smith rds)
  • Spencer's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spirit in Brainerd. Apply here.
  • Goodwill Industries Vocational Enterprises, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Associate in Brainerd. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brainerd here.

Ok Brainerd! 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?" ā€” A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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