🌱 How a new emergency canteen could aid Harvard during local crises
What's up Harvard! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new emergency canteen could aid Harvard during local crises
Also on today's calendar: Sports Cards And Memorabilia Auction and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A severe p.m. t-storm; warm, with a high of 81 and low of 41 degrees.
- Saturday: Very windy; much colder, temps: high: 49, low: 32.
- Sunday: Sunshine, a shower; windy, with a high of 48 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Salvation Army unveils new emergency response canteen in McHenry County to serve first responders, survivors in crisis (lakemchenryscanner.com) — Harvard residents will now benefit from a new Salvation Army emergency response canteen that can serve hundreds of meals a day at major incidents across McHenry County. Based in Crystal Lake, the nearly $200,000 vehicle is already supporting first responders at fires and other emergencies, and Harvard leaders joined other area dignitaries to celebrate its launch. 
📸 Around Harvard
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Sports Cards And Memorabilia Auction
Donley Auctions, 8512 S Union Rd, Union
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Irish Oaks Restoration Workday
Irish Oaks Savanna , 19020 Lincoln Rd , Harvard
10:00 am -
Grow Your Own Mushrooms Workshop
Wild Roots Farm , 19815 McGuire Rd , Harvard
2:00 pm -
Grayslake North at Harvard
Harvard High School , 1103 N Jefferson St , Harvard
4:30 pm -
Harvard Diggins Library Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)
Harvard Diggins Library , 900 E McKinley St , Harvard
10:00 am -
Community Engagement Meeting
Crosby Elementary School , 401 Hereley Dr , Harvard
6:00 pm -
4th Grade Music Concert & Expo
Jefferson Elementary School , 1200 N Jefferson St , Harvard
6:30 pm -
Harvard Diggins Library Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)
Harvard Diggins Library , 900 E McKinley St , Harvard
10:00 am -
Restoration Day - High Point
High Point Conservation Area , 10250 Reese Rd , Harvard
9:00 am
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Tuesday April 28
Tuesday May 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
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HSB & HSSB (H) DH Earlville
Alden Hebron SD 19 Hebron, IL 60034
12:00 pm -
MSTR (H) North Prairie
Alden-Hebron High School Hebron, IL 60034
4:00 pm -
HSTR (A) Genoa Kingston
Alden-Hebron High School Hebron, IL 60034
4:15 pm -
HSB & HSSB (H) Westminster/Harvest
Alden-Hebron High School Hebron, IL 60034
4:30 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- April 17 is World Public Transport Day!
Today, Pace celebrates the everyday journeys that keep our region moving, from early-morning commutes to late-night rides home, quiet moments to… (Nextdoor ) - Accessible rides=more options!
Pace fixed route buses are fully ADA-accessible, giving riders more ways to travel with ease. Pace is committed to making public transit accessible… (Nextdoor )
- Circle K Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative, Afternoons in Marengo. Apply here.
- Coborn's, Inc. posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in Marengo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harvard here.
🗞 Nearby News
Woodstock
- Woodstock's Route 47 roadwork begins: What to expect over next 2 years (shawlocal.com)
- Resort Overserved Driver Who Critically Injured Family Of 4 In Crash: Lawsuit (patch.com)
- Christine Chmiel strikes out 14 in near perfect game for Marian Central: Wednesday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com)
Marengo
- Nearly $5M boosts McHenry County sites for business growth (rrstar.com)
- Huskies Break Two School Records in Doubleheader Split with Bradley (niuhuskies.com)
Crystal Lake
- Flooding Damages Titanic Exhibit At Volo Museum On Anniversary Of Ship’s Sinking (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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