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And on the Manhattan Patch calendar - Free Shredding Event and Food Drive!

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Good morning to you Manhattan! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Free Shredding Event and Food Drive!
  • The Huey Is Coming Home! at New Lenox American Legion Post 1977
  • Annual Storewide Sale and Clearance Event

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 75, low: 55.
  • Monday: A p.m. t-storm possible, with a high of 71 and low of 65 degrees.

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Other local events
    Monday September 14
  • Boys Volleyball vs. Hickory Creek (Away)
    Hickory Creek Middle School, 22150 S Owens Rd, Southwest Suburbs
    4:15 pm
    • Tuesday September 15
  • Teen Volunteering →
    Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
    4:00 pm
  • Cross Country vs. Mokena, Troy, Liberty
    Mokena Junior High School, 19815 Kirkstone Way, Mokena
    4:15 pm
    • Wednesday September 16
  • Boys Volleyball vs. Mokena (Away)
    Mokena Junior High School, 19815 Kirkstone Way, Mokena
    4:15 pm
    • Thursday September 17
  • Manhattan Girl Scouts Family Information Night →
    Wilson Creek Elementary School, 25440 Gougar Rd, Manhattan
    6:00 pm
    • Friday September 18
  • Summer Storytime →
    Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
    10:15 am
  • Stay and Play →
    Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
    10:45 am
    • Saturday September 19
  • Cross Country vs. Troy Invite
    Troy Cronin Elementary, 210 E W Black Rd, Shorewood
    9:00 am
    • Saturday September 26
  • Free Shredding Event and Food Drive! →
    550 W North St, Manhattan
    9:30 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

New Lenox

  • Know Before You Go: 'The Who' Rocker Roger Daltrey Set To Take New Lenox Stage (patch.com)
  • Local Event: Discover New Lenox Girl Scouts: Free Ice Cream Social for Prospective Members (patch.com)
  • Local Event: Will County to Host New Lenox Recyclepalooza With Support from Dart Container (patch.com)

Frankfort

  • WindyCity Security - Frankfort, IL Patch (patch.com)

Mokena

  • Small Batch Beer Fest Back At Mokena's Crafted 1979, Small Street Market Returns (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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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