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🌱 Patch AM: How you can shred documents and donate food in Mokena Oct. 3

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  • How you can shred documents and donate food in Mokena Oct. 3

Also on today's calendar: Women's Club Annual Fall Craft/Vendor Fair and Car Show and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Nice with peeks of sunshine, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 72, low: 52.
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📰 News we're reading

• State Rep. Patrick Sheehan To Co-Host Free Shred Event And Food Drive In Mokena (wjol.com) — Mokena residents can securely shred sensitive documents and donate food on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9–11 a.m. at the Front Street Metra lot. State Rep. Patrick Sheehan, Mayor George Metanias, and local groups like the Lions Club and VFW 725 will be on hand collecting documents, food, eyeglasses, and worn American flags.
   

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