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🌱 See how La Crosse’s own fared on Lake Gaston
Be sure to catch Jason Houchins on the La Crosse Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- See how La Crosse's own fared on Lake Gaston
Also on today's calendar: 17th Annual End of Harvest Festival.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 59. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Concord's Barnes Claims Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Lake Gaston (anglerschannel.com) — A La Crosse resident, co-angler Larry Freeman Jr., landed a strong fourth-place finish at the Lake Gaston Phoenix Bass Fishing League event, weighing in six bass for 15 pounds, 10 ounces. His showing put La Crosse on the leaderboard in a highly competitive regional tournament that drew anglers from across the Carolinas, Virginia, and Tennessee.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in La Crosse
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★ Featured events ★
- Jason Houchins →
The Colonial Center for Performing Arts, 220 S Mecklenburg Ave, South Hill
7:00 pm
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- 17th Annual End of Harvest Festival →
Rosemont, 1050 Blackridge Road, LaCrosse
11:00 am - Wine + Dine w/Sticky Rice →
Rosemont, 1050 Blackridge Road, LaCrosse
12:00 pm
Saturday October 17
Saturday October 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Franklin Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Brunswick →
Brunswick High School, 2171 Lawrenceville Plank Rd, Lawrenceville
7:00 pm - Franklin at Brunswick →
Brunswick High School, 2171 Lawrenceville Plank Rd, Lawrenceville
7:00 pm - Franklin Broncos at Brunswick →
Brunswick High School, 2171 Lawrenceville Plank Rd, Lawrenceville
7:00 pm - Windsor Varsity Football @ Brunswick →
Brunswick High School, 2171 Lawrenceville Plank Rd, Lawrenceville
7:00 pm - Jim DiBattista at Kahill's Restaurant and Pub →
Kahill's Restaurant and Pub, 1791 N Mecklenburg Ave, South Hill
7:30 pm - Plaza Suite →
The Colonial Center for the Performing Arts, 220 S Mecklenburg Ave, South Hill
2:30 pm - IWA Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Brunswick Academy →
Brunswick Academy, 2100 Planters Rd, Lawrenceville
6:00 pm - Breakfast with Bluey →
21166 Christanna Highway, Lawrenceville - Hiring Event for the USPS →
Virginia Career Works – Lake Country Center, 118 East Danville St., South Hill
9:30 am
Tuesday September 29
Friday October 2
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sonic posted a job opening for Cook in La Crosse. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in La Crosse. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Crosse here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Hill
- Phoenix fall 28-14 at Bassett (sovanow.com)
- Plaza Suite opens this weekend at the Colonial (sovanow.com)
Clarksville
- Joyce Ann Taylor Blackwell (sovanow.com)
Emporia
- Fuel surcharge added in Emporia among rising costs (ksnt.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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