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Happening soon: OLE 60: OFF THE GRID TOUR on the La Vista Patch calendar
Hi La Vista! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- Want to see Nebraska's coolest products up close in La Vista?
Also on today's calendar: Touch a Truck and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 62. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sunny, windy and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Search for 'coolest thing' made in Nebraska narrows to 8, including Grand Island product (theindependent.com) — La Vista will host the Nebraska Chamber's Manufacturing Summit on October 29, where the winner of the statewide "Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska" contest will be announced and all eight finalists can showcase their products. Residents can register to attend the summit, which highlights manufacturing's role in supporting more than 100,000 jobs across Nebraska. 
📸 Around La Vista
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🗓 Upcoming Events in La Vista
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★ Featured events ★
- OLE 60: OFF THE GRID TOUR →
The Astro, 8302 City Centre Dr, La Vista
7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Touch a Truck →
La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Road, La Vista
10:00 am - Tasha Layton with David Leonard and Patrick Mayberry →
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 96th St., La Vista
7:00 pm - Labyrinth: In Concert →
The Astro Theater, 8302 City Centre Dr., La Vista
8:00 pm - Bootcamp in the Park →
The Nines Plaza at Central Park, 8303 Central Pk Plz., La Vista
8:00 am - Braids and Brews →
Kros Strain Brewing, 10411 Portal Road, La Vista
7:00 pm - Subaru Loves Pets Adoption Event →
Baxter Subaru La Vista, 7010 S 124th Cir, La Vista
11:30 am
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
Saturday October 17
📣 La Vista Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Ribbon Cutting: Bio-One of Omaha →
Bio-One of Omaha, 10345 Chandler Circle, La Vista
4:00 pm - Sensory Art - Plastic Wrap Process Art →
Baright Public Library, 5555 South 77th St, Ralston
10:30 am - Congressional Update with Congressman Mike Flood (NE-01)
Papillion Landing, 1046 W Lincoln Street, Papillion
11:30 am - District 20 Traditions in Relationships Workshop - Papillion →
St Martha's Episcopal Church, 720 Pinnacle dr, Papillion
10:00 am - District 20 Workshop Traditions in Relationships →
St Martha's Episcopal Church, 720 Pinnacle dr, Papillion
10:00 am
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Monday October 12
Saturday October 17
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Baxter Auto Group posted a job opening for Sales Lot Porter - Baxter Toyota of La Vista in La Vista. Apply here.
- Cross Company posted a job opening for Service Technician I - PMD in La Vista. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Vista here.
🗞 Nearby News
Papillion
- Backing off Brinker? National GOP group pulls CD2 ads; Dems do the same for Powell (omaha.com)
- Omaha man, 41, receives 55 to 75 years in prison for sexually assaulting girl (journalstar.com)
- Sarpy County Public Notices 10/7/2026 (omahadailyrecord.com)
Omaha
- Multiple Omaha streetcar construction projects nearing completion (wowt.com)
Ok La Vista! 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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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