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🌱 Next Stop Comedy and 10 more events

Machesney Park, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Machesney Park? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Pig Minds Brewing Co. at Pig Minds Brewing Co.
  • Next Stop Comedy at Pig Minds Brewing Co.
  • CREEDSMACK @ CRAZY TIMES PUB at Crazy Times Pub & Grub

... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine and humid, temps: high: 86, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • BHS Back to School Event
    Belvidere High School Belvidere, IL 61008
    7:30 am
  • Kinder Only Day
    Cherry Valley Elementary School 6754 Armer Dr, Rockford, IL 61109, USA
    8:00 am
  • Northwest IL Alliance of Realtors Water Battle
    Atwood Center Mercyhealth Sportscore Two
    10:00 am
  • Preschool Storytime
    East Branch East - Children's Area
    10:15 am
  • Andrew Robinson at Poison Ivy
    Poison Ivy Pub, 5765 Elevator Rd, Roscoe
    5:30 pm
  • RPD Men's Thursday Softball League
    Atwood Center Mercyhealth Sportscore One
    6:00 pm
  • RPD Co-Rec Thursday Softball League
    Atwood Center Mercyhealth Sportscore One
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone want to tree swap me for this Cottonwood Tree Sapling?
    It's about knee high at the moment and it's three years old at the moment and will take off as soon as you plant it elsewhere. Flowering Trees and… (Nextdoor Ventura Valley)
  • This request goes out to my POLARIS ESTATE neighbors.
    We had a front room mirror break. I know many of our ranch homes are built the same, by the same builders..... with the entryway ledges and six tall… (Nextdoor Polaris Estates)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Machesney Park. Apply here.
  • Essilor of America, Inc. posted a job opening for LensCrafters - Team Lead in Machesney Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Machesney Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Loves Park

  • Vella Reminds Families About Aug. 7 – Aug. 16 Back-to- School State Tax Holiday (einpresswire.com)
  • Gerber Collision & Glass location under construction in Beloit (gazettextra.com)
  • Rockford hits pause on data center projects for six months (rrstar.com)

Roscoe

  • National Night Out Brings Thousands Together Across Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit (roscoenews.com)
  • Community has the chance to Rally Around Longtime Viking Lanes Employee After Stroke and Early Retirement (roscoenews.com)

Ok Machesney Park! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Machesney Park

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Machesney Park

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