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Hello Manhattan! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Manhattan families can visit HHH Ranch's open ranch for free
Also on today's calendar: MEDICARE SEMINAR! Thurs. @ 3:30 pm and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 69, low: 53.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Manhattan Rescue Farm Offers Free Admission To Open Ranch As Communities Grieve & Cope (patch.com) — Families in Manhattan can now visit HHH Ranch's weekly Saturday "open ranch" petting zoo for free through the end of 2026, offering a calm place to cope with recent community pain. Located on Bruns Road, the nonprofit rescue farm invites residents to picnic, meet rescued animals, and simply spend quiet time together with no registration, expectations, or explanations required. 
📸 Around Manhattan
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manhattan
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★ Featured events ★
- MEDICARE SEMINAR! Thurs. @ 3:30 pm →
1890 Silver Cross Blvd, New Lenox
5:30 pm - Free Shredding Event and Food Drive! →
550 W North St, Manhattan
9:30 am - Fall Family Day →
20601 LaGrange Rd, Frankfort
10:00 am
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Boys Soccer vs. Homer (Away)
William E. Young School, 16240 S Cedar Rd, Homer Glen
4:30 pm - Summer Storytime →
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
10:15 am - Stay and Play →
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
10:45 am - Recycled Craft →
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
10:15 am - Teen Recycle Craft →
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
12:00 pm - Boys Volleyball vs. Martino (Home)
Manhattan Junior High School, 15414 Smith Rd, Manhattan
4:15 pm - Teen Volunteering →
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
4:00 pm - Boys Soccer vs. Troy (Away)
Troy Middle School, 5800 Theodore St, Plainfield
4:30 pm - DPVC XC Conference Meet →
Manhattan IL
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Michaels posted a job opening for Service Team Member - Morning Shift 9 am to 1 pm in New Lenox. Apply here.
- Road & Rail Services posted a job opening for Operations Manager - Railcar Vehicle Unloader in Elwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manhattan here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Lenox
- 189 Oak Chase Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451 (redfin.com)
- Highlights from new book of Father Robert Prevost's homilies (catholiccourier.com)
Frankfort
- 2026 Election Questionnaire: Marc McKirdie, Will County Board District 3 (shawlocal.com)
- Tyson bests teammate Beasley to advance to MAC Tennis final (suncommercial.com)
Joliet
- Joliet Central and West High School Students Honored with College Board National Recognition Awards (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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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