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🌱 Patch AM: Ready to compete in Coppell’s $1,500 classical chess showdown?
And check out Opening Weekend at Ruby Creek Family Farm: Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze and Longhorn Hayrides on the Coppell Patch calendar
Hi there, Coppell! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Ready to compete in Coppell's $1,500 classical chess showdown?
Also on today's calendar: Opening Weekend at Ruby Creek Family Farm: Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze and Longhorn Hayrides and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 89 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 89, low: 67.
- Friday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 90 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• CCC Oct 23 Classical FIDE (uschess.org) — Coppell players can sign up now for a major three-day Classical FIDE and USCF-rated chess tournament at Coppell Chess Club from October 23–25, featuring over $1,500 in guaranteed prizes. Multiple sections, detailed time controls, early-bird pricing, and strict tournament rules are outlined so you can choose the right schedule and rating group before late fees begin October 16. 
📸 Around Coppell
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coppell
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★ Featured events ★
- Opening Weekend at Ruby Creek Family Farm: Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze and Longhorn Hayrides →
390 Oates Creek Rd, Aurora
10:00 am
Friday October 9
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Other local events
- Dallasite Yogis
Dallas Public Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas
12:00 pm - Keyboard Class
Dallas Public Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas
1:00 pm - Dungeons and Dragons: The Central Guild
Dallas Public Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas
3:00 pm - STEAMing & Dreaming!
Dallas Public Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas
3:15 pm - Console Corner
Martin Luther King Jr Library and Learning Center, 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas
4:30 pm - Austin Elementary Neighborhood Pre-Construction Forum
Austin Elementary Cafeteria
5:30 pm - From Page to Stage Book Club: "The Notebook"
Dallas Public Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas
6:00 pm - End of Life Planning Party (Don't Fear the Reaper! We Have Cake)
Dallas Public Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas
6:00 pm - Banned Books Loteria Workshop
Martin Luther King Jr Library and Learning Center, 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas
6:00 pm - NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services
Dallas Public Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas
9:30 am - Built for More Dallas-Area Men's Series featuring Chris Seidman →
3014 Skillman St, Dallas
6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Wednesday October 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Smoothie King posted a job opening for Team Member in Coppell. Apply here.
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store posted a job opening for Server in Coppell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coppell here.
🗞 Nearby News
Carrollton
- Carrollton joins national effort to clear unused medications from homes (branchherald.com)
- October in Carrollton includes concerts, community events and Halloween celebrations (branchherald.com)
- Maryland City Ranks No. 4 in U.S. for Quality of Life (newsbreak.com)
Farmers Branch
- Dallas Japanese Association hosts 2026 Fall Festival in Farmers Branch (branchherald.com)
Ok Coppell! 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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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