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Jackson, Wyoming Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Jackson! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to score free kids’ Halloween costumes in Jackson
  • How you can join Gov. Gordon’s mental health workshop in Jackson
  • Celebrate Latino Heritage Month with free Ballet Folklorico at the library

Also on today's calendar: Fall Intentions Setting Workshop and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 76 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Sunday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 78, low: 35.
  • Monday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Halloween costume swap to offer free costumes for kids ages 0 to 5 (buckrail.com) — Jackson parents of little ones can get free Halloween costumes at the “Lil’ Boo Halloween Costume Swap” on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Teton County Library’s Ordway Auditorium. Families may donate gently used costumes the day before at the library, while Teton Valley residents have additional drop-off options, helping everyone save money and reuse outfits for kids ages 0 to 5.
   

2. Gov. Gordon will visit Jackson for mental health workshop (jhnewsandguide.com) — Gov. Mark Gordon will be in Jackson next week leading a two-day Western Governors’ Association mental health workshop at the Trailborn Jackson Hole hotel, focused on suicide prevention, workforce shortages, and rural behavioral health. Local residents can register to attend sessions on youth suicide, outdoor therapy, and new funding strategies, plus a Thursday evening conversation on improving mental health outcomes across Western communities.
   

3. Library to host free Ballet Folklorico event (buckrail.com) — Jackson families can celebrate Latino Heritage Month today at a free Ballet Folklorico performance at Teton County Library, led by the Rexburg-based nonprofit Ballet Folklorico Heritage. The hourlong event starts at 2 p.m. in the auditorium and invites all ages to enjoy traditional Mexican folk dances while building cultural understanding and community connection.
   

4. Broncs run away against Evanston with 2nd half rout (jhnewsandguide.com) — Jackson football fans saw the Broncs dominate Evanston at home, exploding for 24 second-half points and forcing five turnovers to secure a 41-14 win at William T. McIntosh Stadium. Now 5-1 and undefeated at home, the team has topped 40 points in five games, setting up an exciting stretch for local supporters.
   

5. Driving an RV or pulling a trailer over Teton Pass? New rules are in effect (eastidahonews.com) — If you drive an RV, tow a trailer, or operate a heavier vehicle over Teton Pass into Jackson, you’ll soon need to complete WYDOT’s new WY22 SAFE PASS online certification. The free program, already available, teaches safe techniques for the pass’s steep grades, and uncertified heavier vehicles will be barred from the route and may face citations, so plan ahead before your next trip.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Jackson

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.