🌱 Patch AM: What’s planned for Stillwater’s 49th Rivertown Fall Art Festival this October?

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In today's newsletter:

• What's planned for Stillwater's 49th Rivertown Fall Art Festival this October?
• How did Stillwater's Ponies finally see their streak snapped?

Also on today's calendar: C-Change Conversations and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Humid with some sun, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
• Sunday: Some sun, a t-storm; humid, temps: high: 79, low: 67.
• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rivertown Fall Art Festival 2026 (presspubs.com) — Stillwater residents can look forward to the 49th Rivertown Fall Art Festival downtown on October 3–4, running 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Hosted by the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce along the St. Croix River, the festival will feature fine art, handmade jewelry, live entertainment, and thousands of visitors enjoying Stillwater's historic riverfront in peak autumn color.
   

• Girls soccer: Panthers halt Stillwater's 18-game unbeaten streak (hometownsource.com) — Stillwater soccer fans saw the Ponies' 18-game unbeaten streak snapped 3–2 by Lakeville North at Stillwater Area High School on Tuesday. The article recaps that tight loss plus a draw with Centennial and a shutout win over Maple Grove, highlighting key Stillwater scorers, goalkeepers, and shot totals as this largely new squad finds its footing early in the season.
   

📸 Around Stillwater

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stillwater

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• The Sonny Earl Band at The Tilted Tiki →
  The Tilted Tiki Tropical Bar & Restaurant, 324 S Main St, Stillwater
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 6
• Sunday Patio Music at The Freight House
  Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce The Freight House
  12:00 pm
Monday September 7
• Stillwater Public Library Closed
  Stillwater Public Library Conference Room, Margaret Rivers A&B,
• Gentle Yoga
  Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Mudita Wellness, 402 Main St. N., Stillwater, MN 55082
  9:00 am
• Italian Lunch cruise - St. Croix River Cruises
  Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Lake Front Park Hudson, Wi 54016
  11:30 am
• Patio Music Mondays at The Freight House
  Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce The Freight House 305 Water Street S. Stillwater MN 55082
  6:00 pm
Monday September 14
• C-Change Conversations →
  Woodbury Central Park, 8595 Central Park Pl, Woodbury
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Climate Week Trash Dash 2026 →
  5697 Norwich Pkwy, Oak Park Heights
  3:30 pm
• Climate Trivia Night →
  Lift Bridge Brewing, 1900 Tower Dr W, Stillwater
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Pedal for the Planet →
  Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 4th St N, Stillwater
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• A Celebration of Science & Sustainability →
  Loft 214 - Venue on Main, 214 S Main St, Stillwater
  5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Community Watershed Celebration & Bird Festival 2026 →
  Brown's Creek Park, 8312 Neal Ave N, Stillwater, MN 55082, USA
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Manning Ave extension from Hwy 36 to Stillwater Blvd is now open!
  Enjoy safe route to high school keeping those first year drivers off of Hwy 36 as much as possible. (Nextdoor Oak Glen)
• Washington County is offering free and low-cost STI testing every second Monday through the end of the year.
  The next testing date is September 14 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Central Service and License Center (1261 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury). Services will… (Nextdoor )

• River Market Community Co-op posted a job opening for Wellness Clerk - Part Time in Stillwater. Apply here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lake Elmo

• 'Affordability is everywhere this year as a kind of buzzword' (mackinac.org)
• Drive-In Theaters Are Here to Stay (mspmag.com)

Oakdale

• These recent grads walked away from sports after high school. Here's why (star-telegram.com)

Woodbury

• Boys soccer preview: New season starts with similar goals for Ponies (hometownsource.com)
• Man Charged After Nearly $13,000 Allegedly Withdrawn From Victim's Bank Account (limitless-news.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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