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🌱 Precision Reloading Overview 26-01 and 10 more events

Rochester, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Cheers Rochester! 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:

  • Patio Tunes with Wine, Beer, & Food (Colt Ball Music)
  • IHSA Girls' Soccer State Tournament at Rochester CUSD 3A
  • K-3 PTO Meeting (EC-1) at Rochester CUSD 3A

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 87, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.

📸 Around Rochester

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rochester

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Other local events
    Thursday June 4
  • IHSA Girls' Soccer State Tournament
    Rochester CUSD 3A Rochester, IL 62563
  • K-3 PTO Meeting (EC-1)
    Rochester CUSD 3A Rochester K-1 Elementary, 707 W Main St, Rochester, IL 62563
    6:00 pm
  • Monday June 8
  • IHSA Baseball & Softball Supersectionals
    Rochester CUSD 3A Rochester, IL 62563
  • Tuesday June 9
  • RIS PTO Meeting
    Rochester CUSD 3A Rochester, IL 62563
    5:30 pm
  • Friday June 12
  • IHSA Baseball & Softball State Finals
    Rochester CUSD 3A Rochester, IL 62563
  • Saturday June 13
  • Precision Reloading Overview 26-01
    Red Devil Arms, 130 S John St Suite G, Rochester
    10:00 am
  • Dexter and The Moonrocks
    Boondocks, 2909 N Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield
    6:00 pm

📣 Rochester Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday June 3
  • Public Obedience 102, Wed. #2026-I
    Capitol Canine Training Club, 209 E Walnut St, Chatham
    12:00 pm
  • Thursday June 4
  • Titan Fuel Shrimp Boil
    Ball-Chatham CUSD 5 Firefighters Lake Club, 940 W Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL 62
    5:00 pm
  • Shades of HUNKS at Weebles Bar and Grill...
    Weebles Bar & Grill, 4136 N Peoria Rd, Springfield
    7:00 pm
  • Saturday June 6
  • Graduation Day
    Springfield SD 186 Bank of Springfield Center, 1, Convention Center Plaza, Springf

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Costco Meat Cutter in Rochester. Apply here.
  • StandardAero posted a job opening for Cabinet Finisher/Craft Worker in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rochester here.

🗞 Nearby News

Springfield

  • New skywalk installed, paving future for Sangamon County Hub (newschannel20.com)
  • Here are 5 outdoor music concerts around Springfield this week (sj-r.com)
  • Springfield police promote five and add 13 recruits (sj-r.com)

Ok Rochester! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rochester

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rochester

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.