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🌱 How you can taste unlimited chili for scholarships in Dillsburg Saturday
And on the Dillsburg Patch calendar - Scissors and Glue: A Collage Collective
Coffee in hand, Dillsburg? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How you can taste unlimited chili for scholarships in Dillsburg Saturday
- How three sophomores are driving Red Land's field hockey surge
Also on today's calendar: California QSO Party and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
- Friday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 83, low: 56.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Alex's Chili Cook Off raises scholarship funds in chef's honor (local21news.com) — Dillsburg residents can support local student scholarships this Saturday at Alex's Chili Cook-Off for a Cause, held 1–4 p.m. at Range + Rye on Golf Club Avenue. For a modest admission fee, you'll enjoy unlimited chili tastings, live music, raffles, and family games while honoring late chef Alex Smith and helping fund culinary and high school scholarships across Central Pennsylvania. 
• Sophomore trio aligning the puzzle pieces for Red Land field hockey ignition (pennlive.com) — A strong sophomore trio is helping power Red Land field hockey's impressive 8-2 start, including a 2-1 win over Northern at Lobar Inc. Field in Dillsburg. Danica Hobart, Sydney Jama, and Anna Keim are stepping into leadership roles, blending underclassmen and upperclassmen while thriving under new head coach Gini Bramley's more positive, team-focused approach.
📸 Around Dillsburg
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dillsburg
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★ Featured events ★
- Scissors and Glue: A Collage Collective →
Dillsburg Area Public Library, 204 Mumper Ln, Dillsburg
1:00 pm
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- California QSO Party →
On-The-Air, General Delivery, Dillsburg
8:00 am - Bring Your Pet to Worship →
Trinity Lutheran, 15 S. Fileys Rd., Dillsburg
10:00 am - Arizona QSO Party →
On-The-Air, General Delivery, Dillsburg
7:00 am - Pennsylvania QSO Party →
On-The-Air, General Delivery, Dillsburg
8:00 am - SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES) October →
On-The-Air, General Delivery, Dillsburg
8:00 am - South Dakota QSO Party →
On-The-Air, General Delivery, Dillsburg
10:00 am - New York State QSO Party →
On-The-Air, General Delivery, Dillsburg
10:00 am - Dillsburg Farmers Fair Fantastic Parade →
Dillsburg Area Authority Building, 98 W Church St, Dillsburg
3:30 pm - Illinois QSO Party →
On-The-Air, General Delivery, Dillsburg
9:00 am - School Club Roundup October →
On-The-Air, General Delivery, Dillsburg
9:00 am - Acoustic Solo John →
Dillsburg American Legion Post 26, Dillsburg
6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Monday October 19
Tuesday October 20
📣 Dillsburg Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- After not working for a little while because of my ankle I just wanted to let everyone know I have a job interview tomorrow and I really hope I get it.
I'm nervous but I know I can do anything but I really enjoy customer service so I hope this works for me. I'm (Nextdoor Dillsburg II)
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Dillsburg. Apply here.
- Messiah University posted a job opening for Assistant Coach/ACR, Softball in Mechanicsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dillsburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Boiling Springs
- Harold Milton Bender 1931-2026 (fcfreepresspa.com)
- Sentinel Sports Game Notes: 5 takeaways from Tuesday's events (Sept. 29, 2026) (cumberlink.com)
Mechanicsburg
- Spirit Halloween to open Christmas-themed store in Mechanicsburg (fox43.com)
- Photos: The Sentinel's best photos of September 2026 (cumberlink.com)
- New $690K home in Cumberland County blends accessibility, modern living (pennlive.com)
Ok Dillsburg! 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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