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What's up Phoenix! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning kindergarten? Don't miss this free South Phoenix pumpkin patch event
  • How to attend NCBW Phoenix's 2026 LEGENDS Jazz Brunch downtown
  • Experienced in SQL and AI agents? A Phoenix job needs you

Also on today's calendar: Speed Dating Event at Hearsay and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 100 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 98, low: 78.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 99 and low of 80 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Roosevelt School District 'Fall into Kindergarten' @ the Kindergarten Enrollment Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 17, 2026 - (azinformant.org) — Families in South Phoenix can explore kindergarten options at Roosevelt School District's free "Fall into Kindergarten" Pumpkin Patch event on October 17 at Spaces of Opportunity on W. Vineyard Road. Future kindergarteners can enjoy pumpkins, rides, and fall activities while parents meet staff and learn about programs and the upcoming enrollment season.
   

2. NCBW Phoenix Announces its 2026 LEGENDS - (azinformant.org) — Phoenix residents are invited to the NCBW Phoenix 2026 LEGENDS Jazz Brunch on October 3 at the Hyatt Regency downtown, honoring five Arizona women for leadership and service. The event supports NCBW Phoenix's year-round advocacy for Black women and girls in health, education, civic engagement, and economic empowerment across the Phoenix community.
   

3. Applications Developer ( SQL / .NET / AI Agent Developer) -Only Phoenix AZ - TexcelVision Inc. - Phoenix, AZ, US (dice.com) — Tech professionals in Phoenix can apply for a local Applications Developer role focused on SQL, .NET, Azure, and AI agent development with TexcelVision. The position seeks an Arizona resident to design databases, maintain Azure app services, build AI agents, and mentor junior developers, with strong experience in modern development tools and methodologies.
   

4. Longtime Phoenix meteorologist leaves 12 News. 'I cherish these years' (azcentral.com) — Phoenix viewers are saying goodbye to longtime 12 News meteorologist Lindsay Riley, who is retiring after more than eight years on the local airwaves to spend more time with her family. She reflected warmly on building her life in the desert, thanking Phoenix residents for welcoming her into their homes and calling her years at the station a cherished dream come true.
   

5. Phoenix Blues Legend, Carvin Jones, the 'King of Strings,' dies at 60 (abc15.com) — Phoenix is mourning blues legend Carvin Jones, the self-taught "king of strings" who died Sunday at 60 after battling prostate cancer. Friends recall how he built his music career here, mentored bandmates, ran youth camps, and organized local charity events that lifted spirits across the Valley.
   

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Ok Phoenix! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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