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Spotted on the Manhattan calendar: The Final Homes. The Last Opportunity. Remington Woods Open House.

Good morning to you Manhattan! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- The Final Homes. The Last Opportunity. Remington Woods Open House.
- Dark Arts & Oddities Market at Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
- Warriors Walk Banquet Tickets Available online. PUBLIC WELCOME!! at Tom E Hartung American Legion Post 1977
... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.
- Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 47.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 44 degrees.
📸 Around Manhattan
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manhattan
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★ Featured events ★
- The Final Homes. The Last Opportunity. Remington Woods Open House. →
22601 South Remington Drive, Channahon
9:00 am - Dark Arts & Oddities Market →
Soundgrowler Brewing Co., 8201 183rd St, Tinley Park
12:00 pm - Warriors Walk Banquet Tickets Available online. PUBLIC WELCOME!! →
Tom E Hartung American Legion Post 1977, 14414 Ford Dr, New Lenox
5:00 pm - MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center →
Joliet Junior College Event Center, 1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet
6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- Painting with Tracie →
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
5:00 pm - 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 - Library Board Meeting →
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library, 240 Whitson St, Manhattan
4:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Monday October 26
📣 Manhattan Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- DRIVE - THRU FLU SHOT CLINIC →
New Lenox, IL Calendar, 101 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox
9:00 am - Book Talks for Teachers →
Frankfort Public Library District, 21119 S Pfeiffer Rd., Frankfort
10:00 am - Family Movie Night - Casper →
Grounded Coffee Bar New Lenox, 2111 Calistoga Drive, New Lenox
5:30 pm - Silk & Cinema →
Emagine Frankfort, 19965 LaGrange Road, Frankfort
7:00 pm - Sunday Social Sew →
Top Shelf Quilts, 19081 Old LaGrange Road, Suite 100, Mokena - American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of South Suburban →
153rd St. Metra Station Park Lot ~ Centennial Park, 10499 W. 153rd St., Orland Park
7:30 am - Visit Us at the Country Market →
Frankfort IL
9:00 am
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
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- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in New Lenox. Apply here.
- Orkin posted a job opening for Commercial Pest Control Technician in New Lenox. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manhattan here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Lenox
- Secretary of State Mobile DMV Coming to New Lenox Community Park District (wjol.com)
- Providence Catholic to Host Fall Athletic Clinics on October 12 (shawlocal.com)
Frankfort
- Family of 6-year-old girl hit, killed by school bus suing Lincoln-Way, Frankfort school districts (abc7chicago.com)
- West Frankfort Electrical Fire Incident Brings Other Needs into Focus (wmclradio.com)
Mokena
- The Human Bean Opens in Mokena, Illinois (qsrmagazine.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 has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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