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Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Halloween pub crawl scheduled for downtown Springfield on October 31 (springfieldstandard.com) — Downtown Springfield is gearing up for a big Halloween pub crawl on October 31, running from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. around South Avenue. With an expected crowd of about 1,500 people, the event aims to boost local bars and bring residents and visitors together for a late-night celebration in the heart of downtown.
2. Team O'Reilly 5k Run/Walk scheduled for October 17 in Springfield (springfieldstandard.com) — Lace up for the Team O'Reilly 5K Run/Walk coming to O'Reilly Automotive on South Patterson Avenue in Springfield on October 17 from 8 to 10 a.m. Organizers expect about 400 participants, giving residents a convenient way to enjoy a local fitness event and support community activities close to home.
3. Galloway Creek Greenway Trail to close next week for repairs (ky3.com) — If you use the Galloway Creek Greenway between Sequiota Park and Battlefield Road, expect weekday closures Oct. 13–16 and again Oct. 19–20 while crews patch rough asphalt sections. Parking at Sequiota and trail portions south of the park and beyond Battlefield Road will stay open, and work is scheduled to avoid weekend disruptions for Springfield trail users.
4. Fundraiser walks in Springfield bring community together for good causes (ky3.com) — Charity walkers turned out across Springfield this weekend, with one group circling Silver Springs Park to support the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks and another gathering at Route 66 Stadium for the Walk to Defeat ALS. Organizers and families shared how these causes personally affect them, while the ALS Association reported raising more than $51,000 this year.
5. Ozarks Life: Leaving the dental field better than when he started (ky3.com) — A longtime Kimberling City dentist who helped lead the Greater Springfield Dental Society and Missouri Dental Association is retiring after 41 years of service. His work brought free and Medicaid-supported dental care to children and adults across the Springfield region, including Mission of Mercy clinics at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. He plans to stay active in professional groups while enjoying more time at Table Rock Lake.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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