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🌱 Patch AM: Turn Off, Tune In: Freedom from Digital Distractions and 10 more events
Make time for Starcatchers Dungeons and Dragons - All Ages on the Plano Patch calendar

Morning Plano! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Starcatchers Dungeons and Dragons - All Ages at NTPA Willow Bend Center of the Arts
- Turn Off, Tune In: Freedom from Digital Distractions at Plano Environmental Education Center
- After Hours Networking Event
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Sunny, very warm and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 75.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.
📸 Around Plano
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plano
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★ Featured events ★
- Starcatchers Dungeons and Dragons - All Ages →
NTPA Willow Bend Center of the Arts, 6121 W Park Blvd, Ste. B216, Plano
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
- Turn Off, Tune In: Freedom from Digital Distractions →
Plano Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano
7:00 pm - After Hours Networking Event →
5901 Winthrop St suite 110, Plano
5:30 pm - Tuesday Fellowship Hour →
7029 Fullerton Dr, Plano
6:00 pm - Open Mic Night →
Local Good Coffee Co., 201 Legacy Drive, Plano
6:00 pm - Tuesday Bible Study & Fellowship →
7029 Fullerton Dr, Plano
7:00 pm - DANCE: Musical Theater Dance Audition Prep - Collegiate Pursuits →
NTPA Willow Bend Center of the Arts, 6121 W Park Blvd, Ste. B216, Plano - ACTING: Audition & Callback Ready - Collegiate Pursuits →
NTPA Willow Bend Center of the Arts, 6121 W Park Blvd, Ste. B216, Plano - In the Heights →
NTPA Willow Bend Center of the Arts, Rodenbaugh Theatre, 6121 W Park Blvd, Ste. B216, Plano - 22nd Annual Plano International Festival →
Haggard Park, 901 E 15th St, Plano
11:00 am - Turn Off, Tune In: Freedom from Digital Distractions →
Plano Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano
7:00 pm - Turn Off, Tune In: Freedom from Digital Distractions →
Plano Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano
7:00 pm
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
Monday October 19
Monday October 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- World Spine Day 2026: Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference —Krista Simmons Read on Patch
- We had a great dinner with friends last night.
The restaurant is BYOB so we brought some incredible wines from our library. The food stood up well to the wine! I had the chicken marsala and it… (Nextdoor Audubon Place) - Update he's been found!
Thank you! Missing Shiba, his name is Teddy, please call or text me 469-416-2049 (Nextdoor Parker and P Ave)
- Conduent, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine Operator Mail Inserter in Plano. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Plano. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plano here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- America's Best And Safest City To Live In 2026 Isn't In California Or Florida (explore.com)
- In Fairview, Evan Hunt Challenges Self on Religion, Reform and Rising Costs (tx3dnews.com)
- Statewide HS football scores from Oct. 9 (mrt.com)
Murphy
- Seldon's late TD run lifts Plano East (murphymonitor.com)
Ok Plano! 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 do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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