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Today's riddle: What Do u call a pig that knows karate? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 89, low: 71.
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Lions Social Night →
Casey's Pub, 2200 Meadowbrook Rd, Springfield
5:00 pm -
Stained Glass with Mary- BOOT →
B’s Creative Studio, 1333 Wabash Ave Ste B, Springfield
5:30 pm -
Paint with Ashley Blake “Midnight Reading” Paint Night →
The Library - Pizza and Sports Bar, 1220 Toronto Rd, Springfield
6:30 pm -
Chamber on Tap - The Deb Sarsany Team / The Real Estate Group →
The Real Estate Group, 3701 Wabash Ave, Springfield
4:30 pm -
Artist in the Park →
Union Square Park, 500 E Madison St, Springfield
12:00 pm -
Stained Glass with Mary- Spinner →
B’s Creative Studio, 1333 Wabash Ave Ste B, Springfield
5:30 pm -
Jenna Kay and Band to Headline at The Backroom... →
Backroom Lounge, 713 N 7th St, Riverton
7:00 pm -
Jenna Kay and Band to Headline at The Backroom Lounge →
Backroom Lounge, 713 N 7th St, Riverton
7:00 pm -
Music at the Market →
Old Capitol Farmers Market, S 4th St &, 400 E Adams St, Springfield
10:00 am -
Stained Glass with Mary- BIRD HOUSE →
B’s Creative Studio, 1333 Wabash Ave Ste B, Springfield
4:00 pm -
RIS PTO Meeting
Rochester CUSD 3A Rochester, IL 62563
5:30 pm -
Athletic Boosters Meeting
Rochester CUSD 3A HS Commons
6:00 pm
Wednesday July 8
Thursday July 9
Friday July 10
Saturday July 11
Tuesday July 14
Wednesday July 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sangamon ROE Online Application Consortium posted a job opening for Junior High Assistant Girls Track Coach 26-27 Season in Rochester. Apply here.
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Springfield, Illinois in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mechanicsburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Springfield
- Y Block in Springfield could be given to the state (sj-r.com)
- Springfield leaders debate whether to renew Flock Safety contract (sj-r.com)
- Illinois State Fair names supporting acts for 2026 Grandstand Concert Series (wcia.com)
Ok Mechanicsburg! 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: A pork chop (Thank you Jody M. for sending it in!)
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