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🌱 Planning a hot day? See why Greenwood’s splash pad stands out
Greenwood, Indiana Patch AM: a 5 min readGreetings Greenwood! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Planning a hot day? See why Greenwood’s splash pad stands out
- What a Greenwood dad learned after his heart suddenly stopped
- Can Greenwood Christian’s dominant Cougars turn this run into a state berth?
Also on today's calendar: Summerween Vendor Fair and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
- Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Where to cool off in central Indiana this summer (wishtv.com) — Families in Greenwood have a convenient way to beat the heat at City Center Park’s accessible splash pad and playground, open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The feature is highlighted alongside larger regional water parks, with tips to visit in the evening, pack dinner, and enjoy a less-crowded, kid-friendly cool-down close to home. 
2. ‘Listen to your body': Greenwood man emphasizes better men's health awareness (dailyjournal.net) — A Greenwood bank manager’s near-fatal health crisis is prompting him to urge local men not to ignore worrying symptoms. After pneumonia and a leaky heart valve led to heart failure and days on life support, he’s sharing his story during National Men’s Health Month to encourage regular checkups and quicker trips to the doctor.
3. Greenwood Christian baseball two wins removed from first State Finals (dailyjournal.net) — Greenwood Christian Academy’s baseball team has steamrolled through the postseason, outscoring opponents 72-0 to claim another Class A regional title and move within two wins of the State Finals. The Cougars, led by standout hitters and a deep pitching staff, head to Saturday’s semi-state in Mitchell eyeing a trip to Victory Field in Indianapolis.
4. IMPD issues warning about large gatherings in central Indiana (fox59.com) — Police are urging central Indiana residents, including those in Greenwood, to be cautious about large, loosely organized gatherings after a festival shooting here left one teen injured and another in custody. IMPD and state police say social media can quickly turn small events into dangerous crowds and are asking people to report concerning plans early and know how to safely exit big groups.
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★ Featured events ★
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Rolling Blue →
Mad Hatter Shows and Event Center, 916 E Main St #200, Greenwood
7:00 pm
Friday June 12
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Other local events
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Touch A Truck
Clark Pleasant Library Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Lobby
11:00 am -
Summerween Vendor Fair →
Greenwood Happy Haunts, 248 Market Plaza, Greenwood
11:00 am -
Dungeons & Dragons
Clark Pleasant Library Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
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Southside Show – Greenwood →
Greenwood American Legion Post 252, 334 US 31 S, Greenwood
10:00 am -
Baby & Me Playdate
Clark Pleasant Library Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Youth Program Room
10:00 am -
STEAM Zone Kids, Jr. Cardboard Building Camp
Clark Pleasant Library Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
10:00 am -
STEAM Zone Kids Cardboard Building Camp
Clark Pleasant Library Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
11:30 am
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Monday June 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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News for You →
Adult Learning Center of Johnson County Public Library, 350 Clearwater Blvd, Whiteland
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STEAM Zone Kids, Jr. Digital Storytelling Camp
Clark Pleasant Library Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
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STEAM Zone Kids Digital Storytelling Camp →
Johnson County Public Library - Clark Pleasant Branch, 350 Clearwater Blvd, Whiteland
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Preschool Edible Science
Clark Pleasant Library Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Youth Program Room
11:00 am
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I’m missing a baby girl kitty cat.
Her name is peanut. She looks like she hasn’t eaten in days but that’s because she has been missing for two days but here at home she has every food… (Nextdoor Meridian Meadows) - Garage sale alert!
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- Diversified Maintenance posted a job opening for Janitor - Part Time in Greenwood. Apply here.
- Ulta Beauty posted a job opening for Material Handler in Greenwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greenwood here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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