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🌱 City of Braidwood Blood Drive and 10 more events

Also check out Volunteer Morning: Braidwood Dunes and Savanna Nature Preserve on the Braidwood Patch calendar

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Tuesday September 8th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Volunteer Morning: Braidwood Dunes and Savanna Nature Preserve at Braidwood Dunes and Savanna Nature Preserve
  • City of Braidwood Blood Drive at Braidwood City Hall
  • Coal City at Reed-Custer at Reed-Custer High School

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 65.
  • Thursday: Less humid with plenty of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.

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Ok Braidwood! 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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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