Community Corner
🌱 What AZA’s new accreditation means for Ashland’s wildlife safari
Coming up on the Ashland Patch calendar: Fall Festival
Hi Ashland! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
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!)
- 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 ★
- Fall Festival →
Carol Joy Holling Offices, 27416 Ranch Rd, Ashland
1:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Bandas Trokas y Caballos Bailadores →
Rancho Nuevo. Js ., 940 County Road 3, Ashland
4:00 pm - 2026 Platte River Rumble Collegiate Meet →
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, 28500 W. Park Hwy, Ashland
1:00 pm - Spooky Sprint- Lincoln →
Ashland NE
Saturday October 3
Friday October 16
Sunday October 18
📣 Ashland Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Thursday October 1
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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.
- Sonic posted a job opening for Crew Member in Gretna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ashland here.
🗞 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)
Ok Ashland! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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