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๐ŸŒฑ Atkinson Christmas Festival and 10 more events

Atkinson, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Atkinson! Weโ€™re your go-to source for whatโ€™s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! โ˜€๏ธ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Create Interactive Learning Experiences with Google Tools at ROE 28
  • Atkinson Christmas Festival

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? ๐Ÿค” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A thundershower; cooler, with a high of 57 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy; windy, cooler, temps: high: 47, low: 29.
  • Friday: Breezy in the a.m.; some sun, with a high of 43 and low of 27 degrees.

๐Ÿ“ธ Around Atkinson

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๐Ÿ—“ Upcoming Events in Atkinson

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โ˜… Featured events โ˜…

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๐Ÿ“ฃ Atkinson Shout Outs!

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๐Ÿ—“ Events Nearby

    Wednesday November 11
  • Basketball (Girls MS) @ Co-Op ROWVA/Williamsfield
    Co-Op ROWVA/Williamsfield
    5:30 pm
  • Thursday November 12
  • Boys Basketball A Team at Wilson Middle School
    Wilson Middle School , Moline, IL 61265, USA
    4:00 pm
  • 6th Grade Pie Pick-Up
    Geneseo Middle School, 333 E Ogden Ave, Geneseo
    4:00 pm
  • Boys Basketball B Team vs Colona Middle School
    Geneseo Middle School, 333 E Ogden Ave, Geneseo
    4:30 pm
  • Basketball (Boys MS) @ Kewanee Central School
    Kewanee Central School
    5:30 pm
  • Richmond Hill Players Present: An Old-Fashioned Family Murder โ†’
    Geneseo IL
    6:30 pm
  • Friday November 13
  • Basketball (Girls MS) @ LTC GBB Tournament
    Galva Jr-Sr High School
  • Geneseo's Christmas Open House โ†’
    Geneseo IL
    3:00 pm
  • Christmas Open House โ†’
    Geneseo Historical Museum, 205 S. State Street, Geneseo
    4:00 pm
  • Saturday November 14
  • Football (Boys V) @ IHSA Quarterfinals FB Playoff
    ANNAWAN CUSD 226 Annawan, IL 61234

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๐Ÿ’ฌ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Constellation Energy posted a job opening for Senior Reactor Operator in Annawan. Apply here.
  • Scooter's Coffee posted a job opening for Barista in Geneseo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Atkinson here.

๐Ÿ—ž Nearby News

Geneseo

  • GIFT Community Foundation Awards $5,150 to Five Nonprofits Serving Geneseo โ€” Geneseo Current (geneseocurrent.com)
  • Geneseo Communications Sale Moves Through Regulatory Review; Leadership Changes Expected โ€” Geneseo Current (geneseocurrent.com)
  • Four Maple Leafs Take on State Cross Country Finals โ€” Geneseo Current (geneseocurrent.com)

Kewanee

  • Wiebler's 'Turkey for Toys' Fundraiser Brings Holiday Cheer to Kewanee Children November 14, 2026 (regionalmedianews.com)

Ok Atkinson! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" โ€” The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Atkinson

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Atkinson

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