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Happening soon: Dark Arts & Oddities Market on the Manhattan Patch calendar
Greetings Manhattan! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Dark Arts & Oddities Market at Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
- MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center at Joliet Junior College Event Center
- Cross Country vs. Fox Trot Invite at Yorkville High School
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Turning sunny; less humid, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 47.
- Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manhattan
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★ Featured events ★
- Dark Arts & Oddities Market →
Soundgrowler Brewing Co., 8201 183rd St, Tinley Park
12:00 pm - 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 3
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- Cross Country vs. Fox Trot Invite
Yorkville High School, 797 Game Farm Rd, Yorkville
9:00 am - Painting with Tracie →
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
5:00 pm - Teen Volunteering →
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
4:00 pm - Cross Country vs. Conference Meet Rain Date
Round Barn Farm Park, FX2X+37J, 24115 US-52, Manhattan
4:30 pm - Estate Planning Essentials →
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
6:00 pm - Library Board Meeting →
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library, 240 Whitson St, Manhattan
4:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Monday October 26
📣 Manhattan Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- BMO Joliet Re-Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
BMO Joliet, 801 Essington Rd., Joliet
11:00 am - Girls Basketball @ Kelvin Grove
Kelvin Grove Middle School, 808 Adams St, Lockport
4:15 pm - Transformational Sound Bath at the Portiuncula Center for Prayer →
Portiuncula Center for Prayer, Motherhouse Auditorium, St. Francis Woods, Frankfort
7:00 pm - OKTOBERFEST: Punk & Emo Pop Punk Party at The Chill House Patio →
7905 West Lincoln Highway, Frankfort - Lincoln-Way Central Open House →
New Lenox IL - Chenille Quilt Pt. 1 →
Top Shelf Quilts, 19081 Old LaGrange Road, Suite 100, Mokena
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
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- Walmart posted a job opening for Apparel Team Supervisor in New Lenox. Apply here.
- Meijer posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Mokena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manhattan here.
🗞 Nearby News
Frankfort
- Frankfort's Hickory Creek Softball Team Takes Third Place At State (patch.com)
- Vote By Mail Drop Box Available At Frankfort Library For Nov. 3 General Election (patch.com)
- Giant Pop-Up Sale Of Used Kids' Clothing, Toys Returns To Frankfort (patch.com)
Mokena
- The Human Bean Opens in Mokena, Illinois (qsrmagazine.com)
Joliet
- Murder Victim's Body Driven To Joliet's Woodlawn Cemetery: Here's Why Tony Harames Won't Stand Trial Soon (patch.com)
- Joliet Girl, 16, Runs To McDonald's To Call Police, 16-Year-Old Boy Arrested On Battery Charges : Cops (patch.com)
- Joliet Police Find Bulge In Man's Sock, 2 Arrested: Cops (patch.com)
Ok Manhattan! 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 did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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