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Also on today's calendar: Makers at the Museum makers market presented by Stay Apparel Co. and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. The Medical Minute: Living well with heart failure (psu.edu) — From Hershey, Penn State Health specialists explain how people with heart failure can still live active, fulfilling lives through early diagnosis, medications, and lifestyle changes. A Lancaster-area patient's story and local expert advice highlight symptoms to watch for, treatment options like implantable defibrillators, and practical steps Hershey-region residents can take to protect their hearts and improve daily wellbeing.
2. 'We can't wait': Hershey Bears Media Day builds excitement to the start of the 2026/27 hockey season (fox43.com) — Hershey hockey fans can gear up as the Bears wrap up Media Day and prepare for this weekend's season opener at GIANT Center, with puck drop set for 6 p.m. The team's coach and players say they're eager to build on last year's strong finish, and a new weekly "Inside the Bears Den" TV show will keep local fans updated all season.
3. Penn State to host 'research matchmaking' workshop on rural health and AI (psu.edu) — Hershey will host a Penn State "research matchmaking" workshop on October 30 at the University Conference Center, bringing clinicians and AI experts together to tackle rural health challenges. Local faculty, staff, and clinicians can register for limited spots, share flash talks, and help shape new research projects aimed at improving care in rural Pennsylvania communities.
4. Alex's Chili Cook Off raises scholarship funds in chef's honor (local21news.com) — Central Pennsylvania food lovers, including many from Hershey, can support culinary scholarships at Alex's Chili Cook-Off for a Cause this Saturday in Dillsburg, where Hershey Country Club and The Chocolatier chefs will compete. The family-friendly fundraiser honors late chef Alex Smith with unlimited chili tastings, live music, raffles, and scholarships for local culinary students, including those at HACC.
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