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🌱 Patch AM: Longfellow Open House/Supply Drop Off and 11 more events
Spotted on the Marion calendar: Parkview Open House
Hi there, Marion! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Longfellow Open House/Supply Drop Off at Marion Independent School District
- Parkview Open House at Marion Independent School District
- Varsity Girls Tennis - Mount Vernon vs Marion at Marion Independent School District
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
📸 Around Marion
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marion
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- Longfellow Open House/Supply Drop Off
Marion Independent School District Longfellow Elementary School
4:30 pm - Parkview Open House
Marion Independent School District Parkview Elementary
5:00 pm - Varsity Girls Tennis - Mount Vernon vs Marion
Marion Independent School District Marion High School > Tennis Courts
4:00 pm - Varsity Volleyball - Fall Scrimmage
Marion Independent School District Liberty High School
4:00 pm - VMS Open House
Marion Independent School District Vernon Middle School
5:00 pm - Freshman/Sophomore Football - Cedar Rapids Washington vs Marion
Marion Independent School District Marion High School > Marion Stadium
5:00 pm - Varsity Football - Cedar Rapids Washington vs Marion
Marion Independent School District Marion High School > Marion Stadium
6:30 pm - Freshman Volleyball - 9th Volleyball Scrimmage @ Mt. Vernon
Marion Independent School District UNKNOWN
8:30 am
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Family Night at Alburnett CSD
Alburnett Comm School District Alburnett, IA 52202
4:30 pm - Longfellow Open House/Supply Drop Off
Marion Independent School District Longfellow Elementary School
4:30 pm - Parkview Open House
Marion Independent School District Parkview Elementary
5:00 pm - Varsity Girls Tennis - Mount Vernon vs Marion
Marion Independent School District Marion High School > Tennis Courts
4:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ⚽🍁 Fall fun belongs on the field!
Soccer season is coming, with leagues for ages 7–8 and 9–10 at Noelridge and Cherry Hill Parks. It's a chance to stay active, keep building skills… (Nextdoor ) - Hook a big one!
Cedar Rapids Police and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources want you to join us tomorrow (Aug 12) at Robbins Lake from 9am-Noon. We've got the… (Nextdoor )
- Hy-Vee posted a job opening for Frozen Clerk in Marion. Apply here.
- Hy-Vee Supermarket posted a job opening for General Merchandise Clerk in Cedar Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cedar Rapids
- New YMCA in Cedar Rapids to open next month (kcrg.com)
- Attorneys rest in Cedar Rapids murder trial as prosecutors press Kaleek Lewis on inconsistencies (kcrg.com)
- Xavier High School teacher named Iowa History Teacher of the Year (cbs2iowa.com)
Mount Vernon
- Chiefs 4-Year Veteran Linebacker Exits Practice on Cart Monday (heavy.com)
Ok Marion! 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 could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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