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π± How DuPont hosted a top finish in regional college golf.
Also check out Parks & Recreation Annual Virtual Auction on the DuPont Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How DuPont hosted a top finish in regional college golf.
Also on today's calendar: Caramel Apple Sunday and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cloudy with a bit of rain, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunny spells, temps: high: 67, low: 48.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Newberg Sports Roundup: George Fox to Add Women's Flag Football in Fall 2027 (newsberg.org) — George Fox University's women's golf team just tied for third at the Saint Martin's Invitational played right here in DuPont, highlighting the city's role in regional college sports. The roundup also covers Newberg-area high school and college teams, plus George Fox's plan to launch women's flag football as a club in 2027 and transition to NCAA Division III by 2030.
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📸 Around DuPont
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🗓 Upcoming Events in DuPont
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★ Featured events ★
- Parks & Recreation Annual Virtual Auction →
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Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- DuPont's Concerts in the Park →
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6:30 pm - The City of DuPont's Farmers' Market →
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11:00 am - DuPont Fall Farmers Market →
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11:00 am - DuPont Fall Farmers Market 2026: A Walk Through History →
Clocktower Park, 1301 Palisade Blvd, DuPont
11:00 am - Hudson's Bay Heritage Day at the DuPont Fall Market →
Clocktower Park, 1301 Palisade Blvd, DuPont
11:00 am - City of DuPont Farmers Market & Summer Concert Series →
Clocktower Park, 1301 Palisade Blvd, DuPont
3:00 pm - DuPont, WA →
DuPont Police Department, 1780 Civic Drive, DuPont
8:30 am - Caramel Apple Sunday →
10402 Kline St SW, Lakewood
10:00 am
Thursday October 1
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Sunday October 18
📣 DuPont Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Lakewood - Member Engagement Team Meeting →
Starbucks Coffee Company, Lakewood
9:00 am - 70th Avenue Phase 2 In-Person Bid Opening →
Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, U.P. City Hall, 3609 Market Place West, University Place
2:00 pm - University Place - Member Engagement Team Meeting →
Happy Duo Cafe, University Place
3:00 pm - Council Rules Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting →
3609 Market Place W., University Place
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Careage posted a job opening for Dishwasher (Senior Living) in Dupont. Apply here.
- Flynn Group posted a job opening for Cook in Lacey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near DuPont here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lakewood
- Johnson Controls Awards $3M to Help Build Next Generation of Skilled Trades Professionals - HVAC/P (hvacpproducts.com)
- Lake Spanaway Golf Course review: best bang for your buck in Pierce County? (thenewstribune.com)
- Nursing Home Policy & Procedure Documents (wa.gov)
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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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