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🌱 How a new busing cutoff could reshape school days for Silvis families
Coffee in hand, Silvis? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new busing cutoff could reshape school days for Silvis families
- See how a Silvis golf course factored into Thursday’s sports highlights
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 39 degrees.
- Saturday: Turning sunny; windy, cooler, temps: high: 52, low: 37.
- Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 57 and low of 35 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• East Moline School District's new transportation zones raise safety concerns (ourquadcities.com) — Parents and staff at Learning Tree Child Care in Silvis are worried after East Moline schools decided to stop busing students between the center and nearby Bowlesburg and Ridgewood elementaries after this year. District leaders say a bike path and new walking zones are safe and final, with crossing guards promised, but families fear long, cold walks and schedule disruptions. 
• Sebastian Carlos breaks Mendota's 400 record: Thursday's NewsTribune roundup (shawlocal.com) — Silvis gets a brief sports spotlight as TPC Deere Run hosts the Deere Hawk Classic, where IVCC’s men’s golf team finished 15th in a strong field. Elsewhere around northern Illinois, area high school athletes turned in record-breaking performances in track, softball, baseball, and soccer on a busy Thursday.
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Book Buddies: Show and Tell
Silvis Public Library , 105 8th Street , Silvis
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Full STEAM Ahead: Pop Bottle Pencil Case
Silvis Public Library , 105 8th Street , Silvis
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Adult Arts & Crafts: Painting with Anna Davis â Tulip Time
Silvis Public Library , 105 8th Street , Silvis
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Track Meet @ Northeast
Northeast Junior High School , 4280 4th Ave , East Moline
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Teen Tuesday: Bead Key Chain
Silvis Public Library , 105 8th Street , Silvis
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Track Meet @ Northeast
Northeast Junior High School , 4280 4th Ave , East Moline
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Family Storytime: Rain
Silvis Public Library , 105 8th Street , Silvis
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Adults Arts & Crafts: Mini Accordion Book of Herbs
Silvis Public Library , 105 8th Street , Silvis
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Winter Indoor Yoga
City Services Center , 1830 6th Avenue , Moline
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Tame the Invasives & Grow the Natives
Niabi Zoo , 13010 Rd , Coal Valley
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Journey the World - Girl Scouts
East Moline, IL Calendar , Bend XPO 922 Mississippi Pkwy , East Moline
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Book Buddies: Show and Tell
Silvis Public Library , 105 8th Street , Silvis
1:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Absolutely, Positively, Kids! posted a job opening for Infant/Toddler Childcare Teacher in Silvis. Apply here.
- Robert Half posted a job opening for Accounting Manager/Supervisor in East Moline. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Silvis here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Moline
- AKWAABA QC to host first citizenship workshop for Quad Cities immigrants (wqad.com)
- Glenview Middle School to host donation drive for students in need (kwqc.com)
- THROWN debut new single "split" along with official music video (lambgoat.com)
Moline
- Moline continuing 'Adaptive Park Pop-Up' program for children with disabilities (wqad.com)
- Moline's pay-what-you-can yoga studio marks second anniversary (wqad.com)
- Work starts on ‘lumber'-ing giants in Clinton (ourquadcities.com)
Ok Silvis! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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