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π± Want $10,000 to create art inspired by the Black Hills?
And on the Deadwood Patch calendar - Oktoberfest

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In today's newsletter:
- Want $10,000 to create art inspired by the Black Hills?
Also on today's calendar: Mystery, Mayhem & Undertakers: A Deadwood Weekend with Authors Ann Charles and Sam Lucky and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Sunshine, a shower; cooler, with a high of 59 and low of 39 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 69, low: 45.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sanford lab seeking applications for Artists in Residency program (sdpb.org) — An arts opportunity with strong ties to the Lead-Deadwood community is now open, as the Sanford Underground Research Facility's Artists in Residence program accepts applications through Nov. 1. One artist will receive a four-week stay, exhibition and lecture, a $5,000 stipend, and up to $5,000 in project support, with recent work exploring connections between Lakota culture and cutting-edge science.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Deadwood
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★ Featured events ★
- Oktoberfest →
Deadwood
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Mystery, Mayhem & Undertakers: A Deadwood Weekend with Authors Ann Charles and Sam Lucky →
Adams Museum, Deadwood
1:00 pm - Paranormal Investigations of the Adams House →
Historic Adams House, Deadwood - Savanna Chestnut at Trails of Tails Songwriter Festival →
Trails of Tails Songwriter Festival, Deadwood - Songwriters Festival →
Deadwood - Nolan Leonard at VFW Post 5969 →
VFW Post 5969, Deadwood
12:00 pm - Nolan Leonard at Bloody Nose Saloon →
Bloody Nose Saloon, Deadwood
6:00 pm - Eric Hagen at Wild West Songwriters Festival →
Various Venues, Deadwood
7:00 pm - Savanna Chestnut at Trails of Tails Songwriter Fest →
Trails of Tails Songwriter Fest, Deadwood - Nolan Leonard at Cielo Rojo →
Cielo Rojo, Deadwood
4:40 pm - Paranormal Investigations of the Adams House →
Historic Adams House, Deadwood - Savanna Chestnut at Trails of Tails Songwriter Festival →
Trails of Tails Songwriter Festival, Deadwood
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Silverado Franklin posted a job opening for Silverado Cook in Deadwood. Apply here.
- Deadwood Miners Hotel & Restaurant posted a job opening for Line Cook - Prep Cook in Deadwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Deadwood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lead
- Potential Dark Matter Discovery Puts Sanford Lab in Worldwide Spotlight (kotaradio.com)
Spearfish
- Spearfish corn maze and pumpkin patch marks 14th season (kotatv.com)
- BHSU Honors Alumni During 2026 Swarm Days (kotatv.com)
- Best private high schools in South Dakota (voiceofalexandria.com)
Belle Fourche
- Buddy Lynn Ireland (kbhbradio.com)
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-- 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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