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đ± Patch AM: 3 Plainfield Trustee Seats Will Be On 2027 Consolidated Election Ballot
Happening soon: Confident Communicators Toastmasters meeting on the Plainfield Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Three Plainfield trustee seats up for grabs in 2027
Also on today's calendar: Confident Communicators Toastmasters meeting and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 3 Plainfield Trustee Seats Will Be On 2027 Consolidated Election Ballot (patch.com) — Plainfield residents will choose three village trustees in the April 6, 2027 consolidated election, filling seats currently held by Margie Bonuchi, Richard Kiefer and Brian Wojowski. Each trustee will serve a four-year term, and potential candidates can start circulating petitions on Aug. 25, with filing accepted Nov. 16-23. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plainfield
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- All Kindergarten students attend
Plainfield SD 202 Plainfield, IL 60544 - First Day of School
Troy CCSD 30C PLAINFIELD, IL 60586 - English for Intermediate Learners - Level 3
Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
9:15 am - (Off-Site) Drop-in Storytime at Bronkberry Farms
Plainfield Public Library District 18061 Bronk Rd, Plainfield, IL, 60586, US
10:00 am - English for Intermediate Learners - Level 4
Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
11:00 am - (Virtual) Job Club
Plainfield Public Library District US
12:00 pm - A Novel Idea Book Club
Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
2:00 pm - Board of Education Committee Meeting
Plainfield Academy District Administrative Center, 15732 Howard Street, Plainfield
6:00 pm - Confident Communicators Toastmasters meeting →
C.W. Avery Family YMCA, 15120 Wallin Dr, Plainfield
7:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Eisenhower Open House
Joliet PSD 86 406 Burke Dr, Joliet, IL 60433, USA
3:00 pm - Marycrest Open House
Joliet PSD 86 303 Purdue Ct, Joliet, IL 60436, USA
3:00 pm - Cunningham Open House
Joliet PSD 86 500 Moran St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA
3:00 pm - Keith Open House
Joliet PSD 86 400 4th Ave, Joliet, IL 60433, USA
4:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Obituary: Sharon Lucretia Parker-Love —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- 2026 Rooftop Outdoor Music Series —Mike Brick Read on Patch
- Some of our springtime visitors we get in our yard.
The Rose-breasted Grosbeaks are one of the most beautiful birds I've ever seen. They have a beautiful song too. They only come around for a short… (Nextdoor Hampton Glen)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Plainfield. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Plainfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plainfield here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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