🌱 Patch AM: How Breck’s counselor says Golden Valley students should tackle applications

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In today's newsletter:

• How Breck's counselor says Golden Valley students should tackle applications

Also on today's calendar: Perpich Board of Directors – Fundraising Taskforce and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 44 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 68, low: 53.
• Tuesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Your No-Cram Guide to College Admissions (mspmag.com) — College counselors from several Twin Cities schools, including Breck School in Golden Valley, share a step-by-step roadmap to admissions from freshman through senior year. Their advice stresses authentic applications, thoughtful course choices, mental health, and early scholarship planning, offering Golden Valley families practical guidance they can apply throughout high school and into the college decision season.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Golden Valley

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 5
• Theater Presents "Preventing Gun Violence" →
  Perpich Center for Arts Education, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley
  3:45 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Perpich Board of Directors – Fundraising Taskforce →
  Perpich Center for Arts Education, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley
  2:00 pm
• Perpich Board of Directors – Government Relations Committee →
  Perpich Center for Arts Education, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley
  3:00 pm
• Connection in Recovery →
  JFCS, 5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley
  6:30 pm
• Connection in Recovery - A facilitated drop-in support group rooted in Jewish values of healing, dignity and hope, open to all →
  JFCS, 5905 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• PEACE Commission →
  Golden Valley, MN Calendar, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley
  6:30 pm
• Music Department Presents: 26/27 Sound Works I →
  Perpich Center for Arts Education, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley
  7:00 pm
• Music Concert →
  Perpich Center for Arts Education, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley
  7:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Music Department Presents: 26/27 Sound Works I →
  Perpich Center for Arts Education, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley
  3:45 pm
• Music Concert →
  Perpich Center for Arts Education, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley
  3:45 pm
• Spam FC Scholarship Dinner - 2026 →
  Brookview Golden Valley, 316 Brookview Parkway South, Golden Valley
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Perpich Arts High School In-Person Admissions Information Session →
  Perpich Center for Arts Education, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley
  11:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Robbinsdale

• Robbinsdale police reports Sept. 21-27 (hometownsource.com)

Minneapolis

• Greta Van Fleet Announces 59 City Tour With Special Guests (minnesotasnewcountry.com)
• Minneapolis city council votes to put human monitors in Waymos—but mayor will veto it (thepostmillennial.com)
• Fontaines D.C. announce North American tour with support from Westside Cowboy and Iceage (pastemagazine.com)

Ok Golden Valley! 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 was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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