🌱 What changes with Springfield’s new city clerk taking over this fall?

Hello Springfield! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What changes with Springfield's new city clerk taking over this fall?
• How Springfield kids are finding 'their people' at John Legend Theater

Also on today's calendar: Your Weight Matters Columbus and 10 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, temps: high: 71, low: 48.
• Saturday: Less humid with some sun, with a high of 68 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Springfield city clerk retiring; successor appointed (springfieldnewssun.com) — Springfield's longtime city clerk, Regina Jeffers, will retire at the end of October, and city commissioners have appointed veteran law department staffer Sarah Gillis to take over the role. Gillis already handles legislation and public records, and she'll work alongside Jeffers in the coming weeks to ensure a smooth transition for commission meetings, records, and resident services.
   

• Springfield theater gives kids chance to find 'their people' (wdtn.com) — Young performers in Springfield are finding confidence and community onstage at the John Legend Theater, where the youth production of "Trolls Jr." is helping kids support one another. Families describe the program as a place where children who love performing can "find their people," build resilience through auditions, and learn life skills that go far beyond memorizing lines and choreography.
   

📸 Around Springfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17
• Your Weight Matters Columbus →
  Columbus Airport Marriott, 1375 N Cassady Ave, Columbus
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Homecoming Spirit Week - Today's Theme: Class Shirts →
  Emmanuel Christian Academy, 2177 Emmanuel Way, Springfield
  7:30 am
• Elementary Spirit Week - Today's Theme: Purple & Gold Day! →
  Emmanuel Christian Academy, 2177 Emmanuel Way, Springfield
  7:30 am
• Indian Lake at Shawnee →
  Shawnee High School, 1675 E Possum Rd, Springfield
  7:00 pm
• Paul James Sound at Message of Hope Ministries →
  Message of Hope Ministries, 1424 N Belmont Avenue, Springfield
  7:00 pm
• The Devil Doves @ Mother Stewart's Brewing →
  Springfield OH
  7:00 pm
• Eric Nassau at Mother Stewart's Brewing →
  Mother Stewart's, Springfield
  7:00 pm
• Message of Hope Ministries →
  Message of Hope Ministries, 1424 N Belmont Avenue, Springfield
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Making the Most of Root Crops →
  Heartbeat gardens, 3372 Hustead Rd, Springfield
  11:30 am
• Kitchen Medicine for Immuity Support →
  Heartbeat Learning Gardens, 3372 Hustead Rd, Springfield
  1:00 pm
• Canvas Paint Party →
  Sip & Dipity, 117 S. Fountain Ave, Springfield
  4:00 pm
• Allison Road at The State Theater →
  The State Theater, 19 S Fountain Ave, Springfield
  7:00 pm
• 2nd Annual Music Heals Benefit FULL BAND →
  The State Theater, 19 S Fountain Ave, Springfield
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• God is watching over everyone.
  I hope all find peace in their lives and try to live without drama. Life can be so stressful, but try to accept it. There is only so much you can do… (Nextdoor Glen Terrace)
• Anyone know somewhere receiving donated pet food, puppy pads, treats etc?
  Clark County SPCA doesn't seem to and no one is answering the phone. I have quite a bit to donate. (Nextdoor Forest Hills)

• Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Night Clerk in Springfield. Apply here.
• TJX posted a job opening for Backroom Associate in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Yellow Springs

• More screenings, more venues— Yellow Springs Film Fest to return • The Yellow Springs News (ysnews.com)
• Studio Session: The undead return to Yellow Springs Oct 3 for the YS Zombie Walk (wyso.org)
• Inside the rift: Why the Antioch-Otterbein coalition is unraveling (highereddive.com)

Urbana

• Timothy 'Tim' Alan Layman (lexingtonleader.com)
• Obituary of Patricia Martin (wxhc.com)

Fairborn

• 7 Brew installs latest location (fairborndailyherald.com)

Ok Springfield! 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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