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π± Patch AM: Scott County Association for Leadership & Efficiency (SCALE) and 10 more events
Make time for Scott County FAST-TRACK Business Challenge on the Shakopee Patch calendar
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Coming up on the calendar:
- Scott County FAST-TRACK Business Challenge at Scott County CDA
- Scott County Association for Leadership & Efficiency (SCALE) at County Board Room
- Shakopee- Preschool Friday Funday at Shakopee Community Center
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 76 and low of 44 degrees.
- Thursday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 70, low: 47.
- Friday: Warm with partial sunshine, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shakopee
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★ Featured events ★
- Scott County FAST-TRACK Business Challenge →
Scott County CDA, 100 5th Avenue East, Shakopee
3:00 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Scott County Association for Leadership & Efficiency (SCALE) →
County Board Room, 200 4th Ave W, Shakopee
7:30 am - Shakopee- Preschool Friday Funday →
Shakopee Community Center, 1255 Fuller St S, Shakopee
10:00 am - Community Support Program Anchor Center Drop-In Hours 1-4pm →
Government Center, 200 4th Ave W, Shakopee
1:00 pm - Shakopee- Family Bingo Night →
Shakopee Community Center, 1255 Fuller St S, Shakopee
6:00 pm - Comedy Night at Dangerfield's! →
Dangerfield's, 1583 1st Ave E, Shakopee
8:00 pm - Great Train Show at Canterbury Park →
Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Park Rd S, Shakopee
10:00 am - Pups & Pumpkins at Sailer's Greenhouse →
Sailer's Greenhouse, 1610 170th Street E, Shakopee
11:00 am - Shakopee- Makers Market →
Shakopee Brewhall - Brewery & Coffee House, 124 1st Ave E, Shakopee
12:00 pm - Huber Park Performance and Event Series (Movie Night) →
Huber Park, 150 Fillmore St N, Shakopee
6:00 pm - Movies in the Park at Huber Park →
Huber Park, 150 Fillmore St N, Shakopee
7:00 pm - Valleyfair Tricks & Treats →
Valleyfair, 1 Valleyfair Dr, Shakopee
7:00 pm
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi everyone!
I'm happy to introduce myself and be part of this wonderful neighborhood. I'm new to the area and looking forward to getting to know my neighbors,… (Nextdoor 1st Ave/5th Ave) - Free Fall Yard Waste Drop-Off Program for Scott County residents at Dakota Prairie Composting
• Who: All Scott County Residents • When: Now through October 31st! • What: Brush, leaves, and other yard clippings • Where: Dakota Prairie… (Nextdoor )
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Kitchen Designer in Shakopee. Apply here.
- Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Food Service Worker at Emerson Shakopee, Chanhassen or Eden Prairie. Monday - Friday no weekends or nights in Shakopee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shakopee here.
🗞 Nearby News
Prior Lake
- High School Results & Schedule 10/5/26 (ingstadmedia.com)
- Alter Bridge's "Tested And Able" Music Video Debuts (theprp.com)
- Prior Lake man charged after firing rifle near elementary school (kstp.com)
Eden Prairie
- Eden Prairie resident helps bring new musical to life (eplocalnews.org)
- EPLN's 2026 Voter Guide mailed to local residents (eplocalnews.org)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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