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🌱 Patch AM: How are Plum’s fall sports teams powering toward the playoffs?
And check out South Park on the Plum Patch calendar

Hello again Plum! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How are Plum's fall sports teams powering toward the playoffs?
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 40.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Plum sports notebook: Strong start sends Mustangs girls volleyball toward playoff berth (triblive.com) — Plum fans have plenty to cheer about as the Mustangs' girls volleyball, football, and soccer teams all push toward strong playoff and section runs this fall. From a dramatic football comeback to dominant volleyball and soccer performances, the article highlights key players, recent scores, and upcoming home matchups that Plum residents can attend and support.
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📸 Around Plum
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plum
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★ Featured events ★
- South Park →
Plum
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- MS- Musical
Plum Middle School, 440 Presque Isle Dr, Pittsburgh
7:00 pm - PE- Book Fair
Pivik Elementary School, 151 School Rd, Pittsburgh
8:00 pm - HS Blood Drive
Fox Chapel Area High School, 611 Field Club Rd, Pittsburgh
7:30 am - FCASD Homecoming Community Carnival
Fox Chapel Area High School, 611 Field Club Rd, Pittsburgh
4:00 pm - PE- 6pm Trunk Or Treat
Pivik Elementary School, 151 School Rd, Pittsburgh
6:00 pm - HS Homecoming Football game
Fox Chapel Area High School, 611 Field Club Rd, Pittsburgh
7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Monday October 12
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
📣 Plum Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fall Funday Sunday →
New Kensington Outdoor Music Stage, Corner of 5th Ave & 10th St, New Kensington
1:00 pm - New Kensington Outdoor Stage →
New Kensington Outdoor Stage, corner of 5th Ave & 10th St, New Kensington
1:00 pm - Nieds Hotel Band at New Kensington Outdoor Stage →
New Kensington Outdoor Stage, corner of 5th Ave & 10th St, New Kensington
1:00 pm - John Vento at New Kensington Outdoor Stage →
New Kensington Outdoor Stage, corner of 5th Ave & 10th St, New Kensington
1:00 pm - Play Mahjong at Oakmont Presbyterian Church →
Oakmont PA
10:30 am
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
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🗞 Nearby News
Springdale
- My Saturday shred event, my support for legislation to allow open primaries, and more (pahouse.com)
Cheswick
- Widow turns tragedy into triumph with new Blawnox-based baking business (triblive.com)
- What if the polls are wrong again? (natesilver.net)
- Men's Golf Makes the Trip to West Point for Annual Army-Navy Star Match (navysports.com)
Oakmont
- Fox Chapel adds new junior council members, new police introduced (triblive.com)
- 10.1.26 High School Scoreboard (wtov9.com)
Ok Plum! 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 was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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