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Coming up: Junk in the Trunk at Finders Flea Mart on the Elwood Patch calendar

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Hello again Elwood! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Junk in the Trunk at Finders Flea Mart at Finders Flea
  • MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center at Joliet Junior College Event Center
  • Mission: Run 5K Run & Walk at St. Joseph School

... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Warm with high clouds, temps: high: 78, low: 48.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 70 and low of 45 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday October 6
  • Tech Guru - Rick O
    Morris Area Public Library, 604 Liberty Street, Morris
    12:00 pm
  • Teen Volunteering →
    Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
    4:00 pm
  • Girls Basketball vs. Fairmont
    Rockdale School District 84, 715 Meadow Ave, Rockdale
    4:15 pm
  • Plainfield South at Minooka →
    Minooka High School, 301 S Wabena St, Minooka
    4:30 pm

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  • Quest Food Management Services posted a job opening for Cook I - Position starts in August- Monday through Friday in Joliet. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Joliet. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elwood here.

🗞 Nearby News

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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