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🌱 Patch AM: Can Plainfield North rebound in Tuesday’s tough matchup at Oswego?
Also, don't miss MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center on the Plainfield Patch calendar
Hey there, Plainfield! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Can Plainfield North rebound in Tuesday's tough matchup at Oswego?
Also on today's calendar: MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Volleyball Recap: Dekalb Picks Up Third Consecutive Victory (maxpreps.com) — Plainfield North's volleyball team dropped a 2-0 match to DeKalb on Saturday, marking their second straight loss and bringing their record to 12-16. The Tigers now prepare for a tough road test at Oswego on Tuesday afternoon, facing a higher-ranked opponent in the state standings. 
📸 Around Plainfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plainfield
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★ Featured events ★
- 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 17
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Other local events
- Spooky Graham Cracker House: Vote! →
Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield
9:00 am - No Cook Night at Noodles & Company Plainfield benefiting Bonnie McBeth Learning Center →
Noodles and Company, 13511 S Rte 59, Plainfield
4:00 pm - Minooka at Plainfield East →
Plainfield IL
4:30 pm - SINGO Wednesday at Craft'd Plainfield →
Craft'd Plainfield, 16031 South Lincoln Highway, Plainfield - Story Time →
Bronkberry Farms & Greenhouse, 18061 Bronk Rd, Plainfield
10:00 am - Confident Communicators Toastmasters meeting →
C.W. Avery Family YMCA, 15120 Wallin Dr, Plainfield
7:00 pm - Monster Dash - Family Fun Run →
C.W. Avery Family YMCA, 15120 Wallin Dr, Plainfield
6:00 pm - Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair - SHOPEPRS WANTED! →
Channahon United Methodist Church, 24751 W Eames St, Channahon
9:00 am - Spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat →
C.W. Avery Family YMCA, 15120 Wallin Dr, Plainfield
1:00 pm - Free Halloween Fun for Kids at Joliet Area Historical Museum Oct. 24 →
Joliet Area Historical Museum, 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet
11:00 am - Socktober →
24010 W Renwick Rd, Plainfield
9:00 am
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Saturday October 24
Friday October 30
📣 Plainfield Shout Outs!
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- Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois — (312) 207-5290
- Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory — (815) 741-5500
- Oswego Service Group, LLC — (630) 892-2400
- Will County Children's Advocacy Center — 815-774-4565
- Timbers of Shorewood — (815) 609-0669
- Bisa Lina Cannabis Dispensary — (815) 418-0200
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💬 Chatter
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- Obituary: Robert L. Arko —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
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🗞 Nearby News
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Ok Plainfield! 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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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