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

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Cheers Manhattan! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

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
  • Casual Crafters at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

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

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with some sun, temps: high: 76, low: 49.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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