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In today's newsletter:

• Are you ready to vote in Oneida County's NAACP leadership election?
• How you can help keep Utica families warm this winter

Also on today's calendar: Tuesday Night Big Band --- Sounds for Dancers and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 38 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 68, low: 53.
• Thursday: Breezy with a stray shower, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NAACP Oneida County Elections: Essential 2026 Dates (uticaphoenix.net) — Oneida County NAACP members in and around Utica have two key dates this fall: an October 12 Zoom meeting to handle nominations and election oversight, and a November 9 electronic vote for branch officers and executive committee members. The branch urges members to confirm they're in good standing by early October, update email and phone contacts, and clarify any questions about candidate eligibility or online voting access in advance.
   

• Assemblywoman Buttenschon to Host Press Conference Announcing Her 7th Annual Winter Accessories Drive Utica Phoenix (uticaphoenix.net) — A local winter accessories drive is being launched at the Utica Memorial Auditorium, with Assemblywoman Buttenschon teaming up with the Utica Comets, Utica City FC, and local fire and police departments. Starting October 7, residents can learn how and where to donate new hats, gloves, scarves, and socks to help Mohawk Valley families stay warm this winter.
   

📸 Around Utica

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Utica

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• Big and Glassy Book Club →
  The Other Side, 2011 Genesee St, Utica
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Tuesday Night Big Band --- Sounds for Dancers →
  Oneida County History Center, 1608 Genesee St, Utica
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Coffee Connections with Success Circle & Mohawk Valley Women →
  The Portal - Utica, 412 Main Street, Utica
• If You Have Ghosts... - Gallery Hours →
  The Other Side, 2011 Genesee St, Utica
  12:00 pm
• The Red Goose - Release Reading with Allen Guy Wilcox →
  The Other Side, 2011 Genesee St, Utica
  7:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Holland Patent at Proctor →
  Proctor, 1203 Hilton Ave, Utica
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Casino Night →
  Utica Masonic Hall, 251 Genesee St, Utica
  9:00 am
Saturday October 17
• Louisa Jacobs in New York State: Reform and Enterprise with Susan Goodier →
  Oneida County History Center, 1608 Genesee St, Utica
  2:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Annual Roast Pork Dinner and Harvest Bazaar →
  Utica Masonic Hall, 251 Genesee St, Utica
  12:00 pm
Friday October 23
• Stephen King's Misery →
  Ilion Little Theater Club, 13 Remington Ave, Ilion, NY, 13357
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 24
• Stephen King's Misery →
  Ilion Little Theater Club, 13 Remington Ave, Ilion, NY, 13357
  7:30 pm
Sunday October 25
• Stephen King's Misery →
  Ilion Little Theater Club, 13 Remington Ave, Ilion, NY, 13357
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi was wondering if there's anyone that rescues feral kittens on this app I have 3 kittens in my backyard I have tried several rescues who are at full capacity and can not take them I have reached out to several agencies I have been feeding them and
  am going to make a shelter soon for them I have not seen the mother around I'm thinking they are 12 weeks old (Nextdoor South Utica)

• CROSSMARK posted a job opening for ( IMMEDIATE HIRE ) Event Demonstrator in Utica. Apply here.
• O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Utica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Utica here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Utica! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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