Peoria, Arizona, hosts two productions: "Disney’s Newsies: The Musical" at Arizona Broadway Theatre until November 1, and "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts from October 24 to November 9.

Powerball players in Tennessee and Florida won $100,000 each; the Tennessee winner used Power Play, and the Florida ticket was sold at Big Bend Fuel. The $244 million jackpot remains unclaimed.

A recent SuperLotto Plus drawing resulted in two winning tickets, one sold at Primm Valley Lotto and another in Chula Vista. A LA resident won the $50 million jackpot, the largest this year, with the ticket bought in Westlake Village.

Upper Arlington encourages residents to mulch or compost leaves as it's eco-friendly, eases public works' load, and enriches soil, per the city's website.

Banana Ball returns to Las Vegas in 2026 for a high-energy baseball event. Ticket sales open early for Aviators' season ticket holders and a lottery is set for the public, with prices starting at $35. Tickets outside official channels are invalid.

Raleigh offers indoor Open Kayak Pool Sessions to allow paddlers to practice in a warm environment during the off-season, with equipment rentals and optional private instruction available.

Tickets for St. Louis Park's Halloween Party on October 17 are available, featuring games, trick-or-treating, and a puppet show. Shuttle buses are provided for transportation.

Several Ohio lottery players won various prizes, one hit a $158,000 jackpot in the Rolling Cash 5 game, while others claimed smaller winnings in Mega Millions and Powerball, with grand prizes still growing.

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation announces a free roller skating event at El Rio Vista on October 22, promising a nostalgic night with food and drinks for purchase, as shared on their Facebook page.

Hamilton's Operation Pumpkin festival showcased a giant pumpkin that nearly broke the world record, weighing 2,518 pounds and setting an Ohio state record.

"The Visitation" quilts wins top award at Houston's International Quilt Festival, which offers classes and showcases for quilting fans. Meanwhile, Texas Renaissance Festival attendees advised to stay cool and hydrated in the heat.

Raleigh's Barwell Road Park is hosting the "Fourth Quarter Fitness: Men's Health Event" geared towards men over 50, featuring sports, health talks, and a free lunch on Nov. 6.

The article details a weather forecast for Portland with continuous showers and a potential thunderstorm on Sunday, with temperatures in the high 40s to mid-50s.