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🌱 Patch AM: Sontag Speed Supplies Car Show and 13 more events
Also, don't miss Jim Reilly for Sheriff on the Manhattan Patch calendar
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Coming up on the calendar:
- Boys Soccer Tryouts at Manhattan SD 114
- Baseball vs. Mokena (Away) at Manhattan SD 114
- Softball vs. Martino (Away) at Manhattan SD 114
... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
- Friday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manhattan
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- Boys Soccer Tryouts
Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Junior High School, 15414 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 604
2:30 pm - Baseball vs. Mokena (Away)
Manhattan SD 114 Mokena Junior High School, 19815 Kirkstone Way, Mokena, IL 6044
4:15 pm - Softball vs. Martino (Away)
Manhattan SD 114 Martino Jr. High Athletic Fields, 731 E Joliet Hwy, New Lenox
4:15 pm - Softball/Cross Country Picture Day
Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Junior High School, 15414 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 604
2:30 pm - Boys Soccer Tryouts
Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Junior High School, 15414 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 604
2:30 pm - Baseball vs. Troy (Home)
Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Intermediate School, 15646 Smith Road, Manhattan, IL
4:00 pm - Softball vs. Manteno Invite (Away)
Manhattan SD 114 Manteno High School Softball Field, 399 N Poplar St, Manteno, I - Cross Country vs. Bobcat Invite
Manhattan SD 114 Kankakee Community College, 100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL 609
9:00 am - Sontag Speed Supplies Car Show →
Sontag Speed Supplies, 1931 Donmaur Dr, Crest Hill
10:00 am - Jim Reilly for Sheriff →
Symerton Tap and Grill, 18332 W Commercial St, Wilmington
4:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Saturday August 29
Saturday September 5
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🗓 Events Nearby
- First Day of School
Mokena SD 159 Mokena, IL 60448
9:00 am - Baseball Game HOME vs. Hickory Crekk
Liberty Junior High School Bentley/Tyler Athletic Fields, 511 E Illinois Hwy, New Lenox, I
4:15 pm - Baseball vs. Monge
Rockdale SD 84 Rockdale Village Park, Rockdale, IL 60436, USA
4:15 pm - LWMB Rehearsal
Lincoln-Way Marching Band Lincoln Way North High School, 19900 S Harlem Ave, Frankfort, I
5:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 2026 Rooftop Outdoor Music Series —Mike Brick Read on Patch
- Will County Regional Office of Education posted a job opening for Yearbook Activity Sponsor (TR) in New Lenox. Apply here.
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Full Time - Receiver/Stocker - Day in New Lenox. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manhattan here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Lenox
- PHOTOS: Andy Grammer Delights Thousands With 'Big Stupid Heart' Tour In New Lenox (patch.com)
- Hillbilly Vegas Releases New Album A LA MODE, Focus Track "Miss America" (broadwayworld.com)
- Lotus Family enjoys varsity time together (beverlyreview.net)
Frankfort
- New Restaurant Plans Move Forward In Frankfort (patch.com)
- Village of Frankfort hosts annual Senior Breakfast event (suburbanchicagoland.com)
- Preview: Frankfort volleyball enters season with big goals, veteran leadership (manisteenews.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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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