🌱 What AZA’s new accreditation means for Ashland’s wildlife safari

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In today's newsletter:

• What AZA's new accreditation means for Ashland's wildlife safari

Also on today's calendar: Bandas Trokas y Caballos Bailadores and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.
• Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 47.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rolling Hills Zoo Earns Accreditation (ksal.com) — Ashland's Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari has earned renewed accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, confirming it meets rigorous standards for animal care, education, and operations. The park is one of 30 facilities worldwide recognized in this latest accreditation round, underscoring its importance as a high-quality regional attraction for local families and visitors.
   

📸 Around Ashland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ashland

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Fall Festival →
  Carol Joy Holling Offices, 27416 Ranch Rd, Ashland
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Bandas Trokas y Caballos Bailadores →
  Rancho Nuevo. Js ., 940 County Road 3, Ashland
  4:00 pm
Friday October 16
• 2026 Platte River Rumble Collegiate Meet →
  Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, 28500 W. Park Hwy, Ashland
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Spooky Sprint- Lincoln →
  Ashland NE

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Girls Golf: Roncalli Catholic JV Invite (Junior Varsity)
  Gretna Public Schools Gretna, NE 68028
  8:30 am
• Boys Cross Country: Lincoln Lutheran Invite (Varsity)
  Pioneers Park
  4:00 pm
• Girls Cross Country: Lincoln Lutheran Invite (Varsity)
  Pioneers Park
  4:00 pm
• Girls Cross Country: Lincoln Lutheran Invite (Junior High)
  Pioneers Park
  4:00 pm
• Boys Cross Country: Lincoln Lutheran Invite (Junior High)
  Pioneers Park
  4:00 pm
• Girls Volleyball: Louisville vs Yutan (Junior High)
  Yutan Elementary Elementary Gym
  4:30 pm
• Girls Volleyball: Louisville vs Logan View/Scribner-Snyder (Reserv
  Logan View High School The Dome
  5:00 pm
• Girls Softball: Raymond Central vs Cass (Junior Varsity)
  Young Park - Murray, NE Softball
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Gretna. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Gretna

• Challenge to Fairness for Girls initiative draws skepticism from Nebraska justices (omaha.com)
• Huskers Welcome No. 20 Wisconsin on Sunday (northplattepost.com)

Waverly

• Recent rains raise concerns for southeast Nebraska farmers this harvest season (wowt.com)
• Court documents charge Fargo man with murder (am1100theflag.com)
• Volleyball Recap: Waverly Stays Hot with Another Win, This Time over Aurora (maxpreps.com)

Omaha

• Zoning change would require less parking in Omaha. Will it help with affordable housing? (thereader.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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