🌱 How close is Phillips to peak fall color this week?

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In today's newsletter:

• How close is Phillips to peak fall color this week?

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 68 and low of 38 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 61, low: 39.
• Saturday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 64 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Travel Wisconsin: Green Bay's fall colors reach about 20% ahead of October peak (wbay.com) — Phillips and southern Price County are already showing about 70% fall color, putting the area among the most vibrant spots in Wisconsin right now. While Green Bay and other cities are still weeks from peak, northern counties are drawing attention from Travel Wisconsin's color spotters and trip planners. If you're thinking about a nearby foliage drive, your local trees are already putting on a strong show.
   

📸 Around Phillips

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Phillips

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Toddler Time →
  Phillips Public Library, 286 Cherry St, Phillips
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Phillips Moose Lodge Bingo - VFW →
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• Phillips Fall Harvest Festival →
  Phillips WI
• Fall Harvest Festival →
  Downtown Phillips, Highway 13/Lake Ave, Phillips
  9:00 am
• 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
  Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Sunday Evening Prayer Service →
  Victory Christian Center, W6880 Liberty Ln, Phillips
  6:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Beginners Pickle Ball in Phillips →
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Wednesday October 7
• Phillips Pickleball Group Invites YOU →
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Saturday October 10
• Family Fall Festival 2026 →
  Elk Lake Park, 585 County Hwy W H, Phillips
  11:00 am
Tuesday October 13
• Phillips Book Club →
  Phillips Public Library, 286 Cherry St, Phillips
  12:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 2
• Chequamegon Homecoming Parade →
Saturday October 3
• Trail Work Day →
  Pike Lake Firehall, N14885 Shady Knoll Rd., Park Falls
  9:00 am
Tuesday October 6
• Athens at Prentice →
  1025 Town St, Prentice
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Your emergency plan should include every member of the family—including your pets!
  During #NationalPreparednessMonth, take some time to put together an emergency kit for your pet. Include food, water, medications, important records,… (Nextdoor )
• Wisconsin's forests cover nearly half our state and are a vital part of our collective history, culture and economy.
  Likewise, the Forest Products industry provides valuable jobs and contributes significantly to the economy. Forest Products Week, coming up Oct. 18… (Nextdoor )

• Barry-Wehmiller posted a job opening for Corrugated Value Stream Leader in Phillips. Apply here.
• Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Cashier in Phillips. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Phillips here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lac du Flambeau

• Court Report: Sept. 30, 2026 (vcnewsreview.com)

Minocqua

• John A. Campbell (lakelandtimes.com)
• Weather Discussion 9/30/26 (wjfw.com)
• My favorite themed festivals (crestonnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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