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Minooka, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning to you Minooka! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. āļø
Coming up on the calendar:
- Gebhard Woods Dulcimer & Tradtional Music Festival at Goold Park
- Brian McDonald - Indie Author Meet and Greet at The Book Market Sales And Trading Center
- Leaf It to Me Hike
... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Sunshine; breezy, less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
- Sunday: Clouds breaking and breezy, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
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ā Featured events ā
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Gebhard Woods Dulcimer & Tradtional Music Festival ā
Goold Park, 308 Northern Ave, Morris
9:00 am -
Brian McDonald - Indie Author Meet and Greet ā
The Book Market Sales And Trading Center, 2365 Plainfield Rd, Crest Hill
12:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Leaf It to Me Hike ā
Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055. W. Walnut Lane, Channahon
2:00 pm -
Companion Planting- Virtual ā
Three Rivers Public Library District- Minooka Branch, 109 N Wabena Ave, Minooka
6:00 pm -
The American Revolution at 250 ā
Three Rivers Public Library District- Minooka Branch, 109 N Wabena Ave, Minooka
6:00 pm -
These Books Are Made for Walkinā ā
Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055. W. Walnut Lane, off of, Channahon
1:00 pm -
Coverlicious at Big Basin Saloon On The Water ā
Big Basin Saloon on the Water, 24045 W Front St, Channahon
6:30 pm -
Illinois Concealed Carry 3 -Hour RENEWAL WEEKEND Course ā
Voodoo Firearms, 408 W Mondamin St, Minooka
11:30 am -
Illinois Concealed Carry 3 -Hour RENEWAL WEEKEND... ā
Voodoo Firearms, 408 W Mondamin St, Minooka
11:30 am -
Adopt-A-Croc 2026 ā
Tomahawk Aquatic Center, 24868 W Eames St, Channahon
8:00 pm
Saturday June 20
Tuesday June 23
Thursday June 25
Saturday June 27
Sunday June 28
Thursday July 9
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š Events Nearby
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Shedd Aquarium bus trip
MorrisĀ AreaĀ PublicĀ Library 604 Liberty Street, Morris, IL 60450
7:00 am -
Tai Ji Quan/ Allan / Catholic Charities
MorrisĀ AreaĀ PublicĀ Library Auditorium
1:30 pm -
Outside library Table Craft / book marks
MorrisĀ AreaĀ PublicĀ Library at a table outside the library
2:30 pm -
Yoga and Hike ā
Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055. W. Walnut Lane, Channahon
9:00 am
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Minooka. Apply here.
- Ferrellgas posted a job opening for Production Specialist I in Channahon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Minooka here.
š Nearby News
Channahon
- Severe Storm Warnings Issued For Chicago Area (patch.com)
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- Obituary ā Derek 'DT' Tjelle (thepaper1901.com)
Plainfield
- Where To Watch 2026 World Cup In Plainfield (patch.com)
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