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Wednesday June 3rd Patch AM

Hello Manhattan! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Lightways Hospice Family Fun Run 5k/Walk at St Joseph's Catholic School
  • ❤️ HEART in the PARK, 10:00AM-3:00PM at Marley Community Church
  • EC/PFA Last Day of School at Manhattan SD 114

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

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

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Other local events
    Thursday June 4
  • EC/PFA Last Day of School
    Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan, IL 60442
  • Friday June 5
  • K-7 Last Day of School & Early Release Day
    Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan, IL 60442
  • PTO Slammers Game
    Manhattan SD 114 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr, Joliet, IL 60432, USA
  • Monday June 8
  • Girls Basketball Camp (current 2nd, 3rd, 4th grade)
    Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Junior High School, 15414 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 604
    8:00 am
  • MSD114 Emergency Days
    Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan, IL 60442
    8:00 am
  • Cross Country Camp (current 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th)
    Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Intermediate School, 15646 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 60
    8:30 am
  • Girls Basketball Camp (current 5th, 6th, & 7th grade)
    Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Junior High School, 15414 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 604
    10:00 am
  • Boys Basketball Camp (current 5th, 6th, 7th)
    Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Junior High School, 15414 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 604
    10:15 am
  • Tuesday June 16
  • Town Hall with Congressman Jonathan Jackson - 5:30 - 7:30
    Lincoln-Way West High School Auditorium 21701 Gouger Rd., New Lenox
    5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday June 3
  • Love's Travel Stops Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
    Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry Love's Travel Stop 1501 New Lenox Road Joliet, IL 60433
    4:00 pm
  • Public Information Meeting - Elwood Area Bike Connector Path
    Elwood, IL Calendar, 401 East Mississippi Avenue, Elwood
    4:30 pm
  • Writers, We (Community Group)
    New Lenox Public Library 120 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL, 60451, US
    5:45 pm
  • What is AI, Anyway?
    Wilmington Public Library District, 201 S Kankakee St, Wilmington
    6:00 pm

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  • Flatbed Fords live on the Outdoor Rooftop —Mike Brick Read on Patch
  • The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Manhattan. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

New Lenox

  • Silver Cross Hospital Awarded 5-Star Rating by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (shawlocal.com)

Frankfort

  • 8365 W Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort, IL 60423 (realtor.com)
  • High school principal resigns while facing felony charge (komonews.com)
  • Dining out: Shota meal at Portillo's and Cinco De Drinko at Fat Rosie's (dailyherald.com)

Joliet

  • Tony's Fresh Market Incident Leaves Employees Overcome With Fear, Joliet Police Arrest Man With Weapon: Cops (patch.com)

Ok Manhattan! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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