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And check out Town Hall with Congressman Jonathan Jackson - 5:30 - 7:30 on the Manhattan Patch calendar

Sunday June 14th Patch AM

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Town Hall with Congressman Jonathan Jackson - 5:30 - 7:30 at Lincoln-Way West High School Auditorium 21701 Gouger Rd., New Lenox
  • 3x3 Basketball League (current 5th, 6th, & 7th) at Manhattan SD 114
  • Track & Speed Camp ( current 4th, 5th, 6th, & 7th) at Manhattan SD 114

... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the 9V battery get kicked out of church? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Not as warm, becoming breezy, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 76, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.

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Other local events
    Monday June 15
  • 3x3 Basketball League (current 5th, 6th, & 7th)
    Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Junior High School, 15414 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 604
    8:00 am
  • Track & Speed Camp ( current 4th, 5th, 6th, & 7th)
    Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Intermediate School, 15646 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 60
    8:30 am
  • Wednesday June 17
  • 3x3 Basketball League (current 5th, 6th, & 7th)
    Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Junior High School, 15414 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 604
    8:00 am
  • Track & Speed Camp ( current 4th, 5th, 6th, & 7th)
    Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Intermediate School, 15646 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 60
    8:30 am
  • Tuesday June 23
  • Sound Bath Healing
    Old Central Church, 15 Richards St, Joliet
    9:00 am
  • Wednesday July 8
  • Using AI Wisely: Tips for Everyday Decisions
    Manhattan-Elwood Public Library, 240 Whitson St, Manhattan
    6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Sunday June 14
  • Old Canal Days
    Lockport Chamber of Commerce, 222 E 9th St, Lockport
    10:00 am
  • Monday June 15
  • Family Storytime
    New Lenox Public Library 120 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL, 60451, US
    10:00 am
  • Kids Yoga in the Garden
    Elwood, IL Calendar, 801 N Chicago Street, Elwood
    11:00 am
  • Summer Band
    Mokena SD 159 Mokena, IL 60448
    11:00 am
  • Growing Readers
    New Lenox Public Library 120 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL, 60451, US
    1:00 pm
  • (Gr. 4th-8th) International Snack Tasting Party & Craft
    Mokena Community Public Library District, 11327 195th St, Mokena
    2:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

New Lenox

  • Forklift Operator in New Lenox, Illinois (fedex.com)

Frankfort

  • Missing Frankfort Child Found Safe Friday Morning: Police (patch.com)
  • Downtown Frankfort Businesses Reopen After Power Outage Closures (patch.com)
  • Sale closed in Frankfort: $574,900 for a single-family home (shawlocal.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: Because they were holding an AA Meeting (Thank you Francie H. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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