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Spotted on the Malvern calendar: Guess the Spooky Movie Trivia Night (21+)

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In today's newsletter:
- How Great Valley volleyball is turning court time into community impact
- How Penn State Great Valley is putting Malvern on the AI map
Also on today's calendar: Guess the Spooky Movie Trivia Night (21+) and 17 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 75, low: 58.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and more humid, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Great Valley Volleyball Turns Court Time Into Community Service (mychesco.com) — Great Valley High School volleyball players in Malvern will host a GiveBack clinic on Oct. 3, offering free instruction, mentorship, and gear to participants from St. Agnes Day Room. Running 9 a.m. to noon at the high school, the event lets student-athletes lead drills while building leadership skills and strengthening local community connections.
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• Great Valley an essential partner in online AI education at Penn State (psu.edu) — Penn State Great Valley in Malvern is helping shape Penn State's expanded online master's programs in artificial intelligence, giving local professionals access to graduate-level AI education without relocating. Faculty from the Malvern campus designed two new tracks—one low-code and one engineering-focused—aimed at working adults nationwide who want practical, career-ready AI skills.
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📸 Around Malvern
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Malvern
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★ Featured events ★
- Guess the Spooky Movie Trivia Night (21+) →
Fun Dungeon - Brewcade & Billiards, 119 S Main St, Phoenixville
8:00 pm - Art Show 2026 →
Daylesford Abbey, 220 S Valley Rd, Paoli
9:00 am - 2nd Annual J-Fest →
Knickerbocker Driving Range, 248 W Liberty Blvd, Malvern
2:00 pm - Run For The Hills...& Trees! Newtown Square 5K to Support Local Open Space on 10/3 →
On Point Farm, 6114 Goshen Rd, Newtown Square
3:00 pm - Pick Your Perfect Kitten! →
The Black Cat Cafe, 42 Berkley Rd, Devon
4:00 pm - Yacht Rock Concert @ The Grove →
Bomba ¡Tacos + Tequila!, 30 Liberty Blvd, Malvern
5:00 pm - Blessing of the Animals →
2475 St Peters Rd, Malvern
4:00 pm - Evaluation Wednesdays On The Main Line | Alderfer Auction Grand Opening in Wayne Oct. 7 →
303 W Lancaster Ave, Wayne
10:00 am - Autumn Under the Glass - A Greenhouse Fall Festival →
224 Nantmeal Rd, Glenmoore
5:00 pm - Growing Together with Amigos →
Longwood Gardens, 419 Conservatory Rd, Kennett Square, PA, 19348,
5:30 pm
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Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Thursday October 15
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Other local events
- Technique Thursday: Introduction to Orthopedic Massage →
The Wellness Institute of Chester County. Massage Therapy School, 402C Gordon Dr, Exton
9:00 am - Still Creating: UArts Live Performance Showcase →
The Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley, 30 Swedesford Rd, Malvern
7:00 pm - A Passion for Fashion →
The Desmond Hotel Malvern, One Liberty Blvd, Malvern
11:00 am - Calla's Kitty Kingdom Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting →
Maddie's Castle, 178 Bridge St, Phoenixville
5:30 pm - Unlocking the Shoulder: The Power of Touch for Stress and Emotional Trauma →
The Wellness Institute of Chester County. Massage Therapy School, 402C Gordon Dr, Exton
9:00 am - Fall Open House at Villa Maria Academy →
Villa Maria Academy High School, 370 Central Ave, Malvern
9:00 am - Villa Maria Dance Company Experience →
Villa Maria Academy High School, 370 Central Ave, Malvern
11:03 am - Technique Thursday: Introduction to Body Mechanics and Self Care for Massage Therapists →
The Wellness Institute of Chester County. Massage Therapy School, 402C Gordon Dr, Exton
9:00 am - Technique Thursday: Introduction to Triggerpoint Release Therapy →
The Wellness Institute of Chester County. Massage Therapy School, 402C Gordon Dr, Exton
5:30 pm - LUYA : Level up your assessment →
The Wellness Institute of Chester County. Massage Therapy School, 402C Gordon Dr, Exton
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Friday October 2
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Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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-- The Patch AM Team
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