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Happening soon: Dark Arts & Oddities Market on the Manhattan Patch calendar

Friday October 2nd Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Greetings Manhattan! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Dark Arts & Oddities Market at Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
  • MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center at Joliet Junior College Event Center
  • Cross Country vs. Fox Trot Invite at Yorkville High School

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Turning sunny; less humid, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 47.
  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.

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    Saturday October 3
  • Cross Country vs. Fox Trot Invite
    Yorkville High School, 797 Game Farm Rd, Yorkville
    9:00 am
  • Monday October 5
  • Painting with Tracie →
    Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
    5:00 pm
  • Tuesday October 6
  • Teen Volunteering →
    Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
    4:00 pm
  • Cross Country vs. Conference Meet Rain Date
    Round Barn Farm Park, FX2X+37J, 24115 US-52, Manhattan
    4:30 pm
  • Estate Planning Essentials →
    Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
    6:00 pm
  • Monday October 26
  • Library Board Meeting →
    Manhattan-Elwood Public Library, 240 Whitson St, Manhattan
    4:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Frankfort

  • Frankfort's Hickory Creek Softball Team Takes Third Place At State (patch.com)
  • Vote By Mail Drop Box Available At Frankfort Library For Nov. 3 General Election (patch.com)
  • Giant Pop-Up Sale Of Used Kids' Clothing, Toys Returns To Frankfort (patch.com)

Mokena

Joliet

  • Murder Victim's Body Driven To Joliet's Woodlawn Cemetery: Here's Why Tony Harames Won't Stand Trial Soon (patch.com)
  • Joliet Girl, 16, Runs To McDonald's To Call Police, 16-Year-Old Boy Arrested On Battery Charges : Cops (patch.com)
  • Joliet Police Find Bulge In Man's Sock, 2 Arrested: Cops (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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