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🌱 Patch AM: Manhattan Girl Scouts Family Information Night and 13 more events
Make time for In Memory of our Fallen Heroes 5K on the Manhattan Patch calendar

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:
- In Memory of our Fallen Heroes 5K
- A Celebration of Tucker — Annual Sales Event
- Board of Education Meeting at Manhattan SD 114
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
- Thursday: Clouds breaking; less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 55.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manhattan
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★ Featured events ★
- In Memory of our Fallen Heroes 5K →
801 N Chicago St, Elwood
6:00 pm - A Celebration of Tucker — Annual Sales Event →
2011 Calistoga Dr, New Lenox
9:00 am
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Board of Education Meeting
Manhattan SD 114, 15414 Smith Rd, Manhattan
6:30 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 - Painting with Tracie: Peanut Butter Jelly Time →
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
4:00 pm - Cross Country vs. Manhattan Invite
Round Barn Farm Park, FX2X+37J, 24115 US-52, Manhattan
9:00 am - Boys Volleyball vs. Hickory Creek (Away)
Hickory Creek Middle School, 22150 S Owens Rd, Southwest Suburbs
4:15 pm - Teen Volunteering →
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
4:00 pm - Manhattan Girl Scouts Family Information Night →
Wilson Creek Elementary School, 25440 Gougar Rd, Manhattan
6:00 pm - 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
Wednesday September 9
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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- Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois — (312) 207-5290
- LiquidBooks - Used Bookstore, Print & Shipping Center — (815) 263-8369
- Surf Internet — (833) 544-2979
- Orland Painting and Decorating Service LLC — (708) 415-2290
- Will County Children's Advocacy Center — 815-774-4565
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone have any recommendations for small/medium sized haul away services?
I'm tearing down a pool deck and I'm going to keep some of the wood, but the rest would probably go in a single small dumpster. Thanks! (Nextdoor White Feather)
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in New Lenox. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for Specialty Sales (Style, Beauty/Beauty Studio or Tech) (T2028) in New Lenox. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manhattan here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Lenox
- Braidwood Man Wins $1 Million Lotto Jackpot With Gifted Lottery Ticket (wjol.com)
- Mom 'invested' in Clancy trial killed her own son: Police (lawandcrime.com)
Frankfort
- Local Event: Small Street 2026 - Artisan Market & More (patch.com)
Mokena
- 2024-25: Teacher attendance rate in Medinah School District 11 rose to 84.9% (dupagepolicyjournal.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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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