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And on the Burlington Patch calendar - Evening Midweek Mah Jongg

Good day Burlington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Burlington high school teams are playing where this afternoon?
- How will $1.6 million in garage repairs change parking downtown?
- See what's inside Burlington's newly expanded Nurture by Nature gallery.
Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Breezy with a few showers, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.
- Thursday: A passing shower or two, temps: high: 66, low: 48.
- Friday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 59 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Tuesday, Oct. 6 (burlingtonfreepress.com) — Burlington sports fans can track a full slate of high school games today, including Burlington hosting South Burlington and traveling to Mount Mansfield and Champlain Valley in various sports. The statewide roundup lists start times, opponents, and locations for soccer, field hockey, volleyball, golf, and more, helping families, students, and fans plan where to watch local teams in action.
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2. Elevator, concrete repairs underway at Burlington parking garages (mynbc5.com) — Burlington is investing $1.6 million to repair concrete and elevators in its three downtown parking garages, with work expected over the next year and costs repaid from parking revenue. Residents have pushed for cleaner, safer, better-lit garages, while some argue funds should prioritize homelessness, making this a key quality-of-life issue for anyone who parks or works downtown.
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3. Nurture By Nature Presents First Exhibition In New Gallery Space (aspiremetro.com) — A Burlington gallery and interior design studio, Nurture by Nature, has doubled its space and is now hosting "Show Me to Me," a reflective exhibition running through December 5. The show invites Burlington visitors to think about the objects they keep, featuring international designers whose personal belongings are displayed alongside their work.
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4. Doughnuts on the Rise: Three New Vermont Purveyors (sevendaysvt.com) — Burlington doughnut fans finally have more nearby options, as three Vermont bakers expand dedicated doughnut shops in Essex and Waterbury, ending what many saw as a years-long doughnut drought in the city. The story highlights how Burlington's beloved Miss Weinerz fits into this new landscape and details the creative flavors, maple-glazed favorites, and long lines that now define the region's growing artisanal doughnut scene.
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5. Vermont colleges chart a path forward against demographic and financial headwinds (vtdigger.org) — Champlain College in Burlington is among several Vermont colleges reworking tuition, programs, and even real estate to stay financially stable amid shrinking enrollments. Local students may see more discounts, new majors tied to workforce needs, and expanded online options as schools compete to prove the value of a Vermont degree and keep young people in-state.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burlington
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★ Featured events ★
- Evening Midweek Mah Jongg →
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall, 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington
6:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
- Ward 3 NPA Meeting →
City Hall, Sharon Bushor Conference Room (1st floor), Burlington
7:00 pm - Minyan (Online Evening) →
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington
7:00 pm - Tai Chi in Burlington with Bill Parkhill →
St Anthony's Gymnasium, 305 Flynn Ave, Burlington
10:00 am - Mindful Movement: Iyengar Yoga with Nina →
Ohavi Zedek Social Hall, 188 N. Prospect St, Burlington
10:15 am - Smalley Playground Replacement Public Engagement →
Smalley Park, Burlington
3:00 pm - Beyond Bendy: Improving Recognition and Diagnosis of Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Its Comorbidities →
184 South Prospect Street, Burlington
5:00 pm - VT PoC's Lakeside Link-Up: A BIPOC Networking Mixer at Hula →
Preppi, 50 Lakeside Ave, Burlington
5:30 pm - VT PoC's BIPOC Networking Mixer at Zero Gravity →
Zero Gravity Brewery, 716 Pine St, Burlington
5:30 pm - VT PoC's BIPOC Networking Mixer at Zero Gravity →
Zero Gravity Brewery, 716 Pine St, Burlington
5:30 pm - TRS LIVE PRESENTS: Cotter & Friends - EARLY SHOW →
Tank Recording Studio, Burlington
6:00 pm - Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics →
First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington, 152 Pearl St, Burlington
7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 24
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