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🌱 Patch AM: Battle of the Local Pizza Challenge and 11 more events

Happening soon: MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center on the Manhattan Patch calendar

Wednesday October 7th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello Manhattan! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • 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
  • Battle of the Local Pizza Challenge at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

... and check out 11 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Very warm with high clouds, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 68, low: 45.
  • Friday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.

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Joliet

  • Joliet Murder Defendant Celebrates 18th Birthday With Transfer To Will County Jail Since He's A Grown Up Now (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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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