Hello Crab Orchard! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Glaciers End Pickle Fest 2: The Pickling
- Regular School Day at MARION CUSD 2
- Kindergarten Orientation at MARION CUSD 2
... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 69.
- Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.
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Other local events
Friday August 7
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Regular School Day
MARION CUSD 2
Marion, IL 62959
8:00 am
Monday August 10
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Kindergarten Orientation
MARION CUSD 2
Marion, IL 62959
6:00 pm
Tuesday August 11
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Kindergarten First Day of School
MARION CUSD 2
Marion, IL 62959
8:00 am
Tuesday August 18
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Comedy Night At Celebrations Presents Sam Miller →
Celebrations Event Center, 1305 Crane Dr, Marion
7:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday August 6
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Adams School Elementary Meet & Greet
MARION CUSD 2
Adams School
5:30 pm
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Elementary Meet & Greet
MARION CUSD 2
Marion, IL 62959
5:30 pm
Friday August 7
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11:30 dismissal - Half Day In-Service
Johnston City CUSD 1
Johnston City, IL 62951
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First Day of Student Attendance
Johnston City CUSD 1
Johnston City, IL 62951
8:00 am
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Regular School Day
MARION CUSD 2
Marion, IL 62959
8:00 am
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FREE MONTHLY KIDS ART CLASS →
ARTSCO, 219 S Main St, Harrisburg
5:30 pm
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JCCUSD #1 Back to School Bash
Johnston City CUSD 1
Johnston City, IL 62951
5:30 pm
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🗞 Nearby News
Marion
- Pickle Fest 2 planned for August 8 in Marion (kfvs12.com)
- WSIU Almanac 8.5.26 (wsiu.org)
- Stayin' Alive: Southern Illinois holds off the Bronx (wjpf.com)
West Frankfort
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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