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🌱 Patch AM: Manhattan Girl Scouts Family Information Night and 11 more events
Spotted on the Manhattan calendar: The Huey Is Coming Home!

Good morning Manhattan! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- The Huey Is Coming Home! at New Lenox American Legion Post 1977
- Annual Storewide Sale and Clearance Event
- Pints and Pork
... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 69 degrees.
- Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
- Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.
📸 Around Manhattan
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manhattan
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★ Featured events ★
- The Huey Is Coming Home! →
New Lenox American Legion Post 1977, 14414 Ford Dr, New Lenox
6:30 am - Annual Storewide Sale and Clearance Event →
1918 Ferro Dr, New Lenox
9:00 am - Pints and Pork →
275 W North St, Manhattan
5:00 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Manhattan Girl Scouts Family Information Night →
Wilson Creek Elementary School, 25440 Gougar Rd, Manhattan
6:00 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 - Cross Country vs. Troy Invite
Troy Cronin Elementary, 210 E W Black Rd, Shorewood
9:00 am - Our Voices, Our Minds: Bipoc Youth Navigating Discrimination In Education →
North Central College, 131 S Loomis St, Naperville
5:00 pm - Free Shredding Event and Food Drive! →
550 W North St, Manhattan
9:30 am
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Wednesday September 23
Saturday September 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Membership Meeting: September 2026 (Breakfast) →
8:30 am - Business Book Club
New Lenox Public Library, 120 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox
9:30 am - Ducks in the Graveyard Spooky Diorama Contest →
11327 195th St, Mokena
10:00 am - Tiny Turtles Baby Storytime →
11327 195th St, Mokena
10:30 am - BERNINA SEWING MASTERY CLASS (3/4/5/7/8 Series) →
Mokena
3:00 pm - Jr. High: Button Pumpkin Craft →
11327 195th St, Mokena
3:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Addicted To Love: A Robert Palmer Dance Party- live on the Outdoor Rooftop —Mike Brick Read on Patch
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in New Lenox. Apply here.
- FedEx posted a job opening for Manager, Customer Service in New Lenox. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manhattan here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Lenox
- New Lenox officials respond to burglaries at gaming businesses (chicagotribune.com)
- No. 244 Providence Catholic (Illinois) fires head coach Tyler Plantz (highschoolfootballamerica.com)
Frankfort
- Frankfort Bar Burglarized Again, Gaming Machines Destroyed: Sheriff (patch.com)
- Cause of Death for Boy, 2, Revealed After He Was Killed by Mom 'Invested' in Lindsay Clancy Case (usmagazine.com)
- Former ND walk-on, now HS coach fired in-season without a loss (usatoday.com)
Joliet
- Lt. Jeremy Harrison Takes Joliet Police And Fire Board To Will County Court With Emergency Lawsuit Filing (patch.com)
- Terhan Gordon's Death Was A Homicide, Will County Sheriff's Office Reveals 6 Months After Bones Found (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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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