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🌱 How did Hampshire’s girls fare against Barrington on a busy hoops night?

Make time for A Collector's Dream Auction - General Antiques - ONLINE ONLY on the Hampshire Patch calendar

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  • How did Hampshire’s girls fare against Barrington on a busy hoops night?

Also on today's calendar: A Collector's Dream Auction - General Antiques - ONLINE ONLY and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 22 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Quite cold with flurries, temps: high: 23, low: -4.
  • Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of 4 and low of -10 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Basketball roundup: Hersey, Maine East, Fremd boys remain unbeaten; Vyverman's 17 points help keep Mundelein girls perfect (dailyherald.com) — Hampshire High School’s girls basketball team fell 55–38 to Barrington, with Barrington’s Ayla Allen scoring 21 points to lead the Broncos. The game was part of a busy night of area hoops that also saw several other suburban boys and girls teams stay unbeaten or pick up key conference wins.
   


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    Thursday December 11
  • HHS Holiday Concert
    Hampshire High School , 1600 Big Timber Road , Hampshire
    7:00 pm
  • Friday December 12
  • The Great Gingerbread Showdown
    Hampshire Park District , 182 S State St , Hampshire
    6:30 pm
  • Monday December 15
  • Dinner With the Grinch – A Whoville Holiday Night at Hart’s Garage
    Hart's Garage , 2401 US-20 , Hampshire
    5:00 pm
  • Tuesday December 16
  • Young Professionals Network Meeting
    Century 21 New Heritage - Hampshire Office , 120 W Oak Knoll Dr , Hampshire
    5:30 pm
  • GDW Band/Choir/Orchestra Concert
    Gary D Wright Elem Sch , 1500 Ketchum Road , Hampshire
    6:00 pm
  • Wednesday December 17
  • GDW 2nd Grade Concert
    Gary D Wright Elem Sch , 1500 Ketchum Road , Hampshire
    6:00 pm
  • Saturday December 20
  • Santa's Sleigh Stop
    Hart's Garage , 2401 US-20 , Hampshire
    4:00 pm

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