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🌱 How Fairfield’s Michael Phelan stole the spotlight with two penalties
Make time for Diamond Painters on the Fairfield Patch calendar

Hey there, Fairfield! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Fairfield's Michael Phelan stole the spotlight with two penalties
Also on today's calendar: Preschool Pals and 4 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 64 degrees.
- Friday: A shower in the afternoon, temps: high: 85, low: 55.
- Saturday: Cooler with some sun, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Central Pa. boys soccer top performers for Sept. 29 (pennlive.com) — Fairfield High boys soccer is spotlighted in a roundup of top Central Pennsylvania performances, thanks to Michael Phelan's two clutch penalty-kick goals in a 2–2 draw with Delone Catholic. The piece recaps standout efforts from Fairfield and other District 3 and 6 teams, giving local fans a quick look at who's making noise on the pitch.
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📸 Around Fairfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fairfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Diamond Painters →
Carroll Valley Library, 5685 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield
11:00 am
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Preschool Pals →
Carroll Valley Library, 5685 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield
10:00 am - Delone Catholic at Fairfield →
4840 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield
4:30 pm - SAME Baltimore - Fall 2026 Sporting Clays Shoot and Networking Event →
Orvis Hill Country Shooting Grounds, 519 Gladhill Road, Fairfield
9:00 am - Introduction to Diamond Painting →
Carroll Valley Library, 5685 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield
6:00 pm - Flutter After Dark →
Strawberry Hill Foundation, 1537 Mount Hope Road, Fairfield
7:00 pm - Gettysburg National (PA Travel Series Event #5) →
Gettysburg National Golf Club, 4099 Bullfrog Road, Fairfield
8:00 am
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 24
📣 Fairfield Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tyler Snow at Adams County Winery →
Adams County Winery, 251 Peach Tree Rd., Orrtanna
1:00 pm - Adams County Winery Hosts Live Music – Tyler Snow Duo →
Adams County Winery, 251 Peach Tree Rd., Orrtanna
1:00 pm - Barks & Books →
Carroll Valley Library, 5685 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield
6:30 pm - FTE Picture Day
Franklin Twp El Sch Cashtown, PA 17310 - FTE Fall Into Fun/Fun Run
Franklin Township Elementary School, 870 Old Rte 30, Orrtanna
5:30 pm
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Ruby Tuesday, Inc. posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Gettysburg. Apply here.
- WellSpan Health System posted a job opening for First Cook in Gettysburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Gettysburg
- The Bridges We Build: Stories of Kindness and Community (gettysburgconnection.org)
- Gettysburg council backs further study of shared housing, parking changes (gettysburgconnection.org)
- Gettysburg Borough Council Work Session Meeting – 09/28/2026 (communitymedia.net)
Waynesboro
- Rebecca A. (Castelluccio) Burns 1946-2026 (fcfreepresspa.com)
Ok Fairfield! 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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