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Glen Carbon, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Glen Carbon! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Want free bear-building fun this weekend in Glen Carbon?
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 87, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois' Build-A-Bear Workshop celebrates first year (timestribunenews.com) — Families in Glen Carbon can join the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois on August 8 for a free, open-house Build-A-Bear Workshop celebration at 4 Ginger Creek Parkway. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., kids can build bears, enjoy cotton candy, earn select Girl Scout badges, and enter a drawing for a free furry friend on a future visit. 
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★ Featured events ★
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JS — The Studio →
The Studio, 60 School St, Glen Carbon
11:30 am
Saturday August 8
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Other local events
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Board of Education Meeting
Albert Cassens Elementary Liberty Middle School
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Finance and Administration Committee Meeting →
Glen Carbon, IL Calendar, 151 North Main Street, Glen Carbon
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Public Services Committee Meeting →
Glen Carbon, IL Calendar, 151 North Main Street, Glen Carbon
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Village Board of Trustees Meeting →
Glen Carbon, IL Calendar, 151 N. Main Street, Glen Carbon
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Police Commission Meeting →
Glen Carbon, IL Calendar, 149 North Main Street, Glen Carbon
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Yanda Cabin Open House →
Glen Carbon, IL Calendar, Yanda Log Cabin 148 S. Main Street, Glen Carbon
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Puzzle Race →
Glen Carbon, IL Calendar, Glen Carbon Senior and Community Center 157 N. Main Street, Glen Carbon
2:00 pm
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
Saturday August 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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SMRLD Special Board Meeting
Six Mile Regional Library District 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL 62040
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Softball: JH Game vs Mascoutah vs. Roxana Junior High School (Aw
Roxana Cusd 1 Mascoutah High School
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Fire & Police Board Meeting →
Maryville, IL Calendar, 2520 N. Center Street, Maryville
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Madison County Immunization & School Physicals
Granite City SD 3148 Fehling Rd.
6:00 pm
Thursday August 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Full Time - Receiver/Stocker - Day in Glen Carbon. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Edwardsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glen Carbon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Edwardsville
- AJ's Mediterranean in Edwardsville IL earns rave review (thetelegraph.com)
- Edwardsville IL opens N.O. Nelson all-abilities playground (thetelegraph.com)
- Edwardsville softball coach honored after final season (theintelligencer.com)
Troy
- Troy native, 1969 Triad High graduate Steve Porter inducted into Illinois Sports Hall of Fame (timestribunenews.com)
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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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