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🌱 Patch AM: Hispanic Heritage Craft and Vendor Market at Southlake Mall and 10 more events

Also check out Influential Women Awards on the Merrillville Patch calendar

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Hello again Merrillville! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Influential Women Awards
  • Tech Tuesday at Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
  • Elementary Open House (rescheduled) at Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch

... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.

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Ok Merrillville! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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