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In today's newsletter:

• Want to help shape Elko's public radio sound and storytelling?
• Want a spooky wildlife lesson for kids in Elko this week?

Also on today's calendar: Narrative Poetry Workshop with Myk Mendez and Katie Karnehm-Esh and 5 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 85 and low of 40 degrees.
• Friday: Very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 42. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Nonprofit Communications and Public Media Jobs Hiring Now (mediabistro.com) — Job seekers in and around Elko should know that the University of Nevada, Reno is hiring a program director who will oversee programming for KNCC, the local public radio station, along with two Reno-based outlets. The broader roundup highlights several nonprofit and media communications roles nationwide, but emphasizes this rare chance to shape KNCC's sound, coach on-air talent, and strengthen local storytelling in northeastern Nevada.
   

• Things to do in Nevada (week of Sept. 28) (thenevadannews.com) — Families in Elko can check out a free "Spooky Creature Exploration" program on Friday, Oct. 2, learning about Nevada's mysterious wildlife and how to watch it safely outdoors. The statewide roundup also highlights art talks, memorial events, quirky races, and fall festivals in other Nevada towns if you're up for a road trip.
   

📸 Around Elko

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elko

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Lowry Girls JV Soccer @ Elko →
  Elko High School, 987 College Ave, Elko
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Narrative Poetry Workshop with Myk Mendez and Katie Karnehm-Esh →
  1500 College Parkway, Elko
  3:30 pm
• Spring Creek at Elko →
  Elko High School, 987 College Ave, Elko
  3:45 pm
• Merch Table
  Elko High School Elko, NV 89801
  4:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Meadow Valley Sunday Meetings →
  1651 College Parkway, Elko
  9:00 am
Wednesday October 7
• Jam On! →
  Western Folklife Center, 501 Railroad Street, Elko
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Elko County Cinderella Pageant →
  Elko Institute for Academic Achievement, 905 W Main Street, Elko
  10:00 am
Wednesday October 14
• Southwind →
  Western Folklife Center, 501 Railroad St, Elko
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 2
• Merch Table
  Elko High School Elko, NV 89801
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• ROW THE DISTANCE - Pull Together for Hope →
  1217 Solar West Drive, Spring Creek
  8:00 am
Friday October 9
• Lowry at Spring Creek →
  14550 Lamoille Hwy, Spring Creek
  3:45 pm
• Elko Girls JV Volleyball @ Spring Creek →
  Spring Creek High School, 14550 Lamoille Hwy, Spring Creek
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Food is delicious.
  Service is friendly. Affordable. Calm & quiet atmosphere. (Nextdoor Tree Streets)
• Best pizza in Elko!
  It is quite expensive though so I can only afford to eat here 1-2 times/year. (Nextdoor Tree Streets)

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Taco Bell Team Member-Service Champion in Elko. Apply here.
• Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Manager - Part-Time in Elko. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elko here.

Ok Elko! 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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