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🌱 Block Print Workshop and 10 more events
Coming up: Ottawa Chris Kringle Market on the Naplate Patch calendar
Good morning Naplate! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Block Print Workshop
- Ottawa Chris Kringle Market at Washington Square Park
- Tannenbaum Brunch — Hegeler Carus Mansion
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Find out what's happening in Naplatefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Naplatefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Cloudy and very cold, with a high of 27 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Cloudy, flurries; chilly, temps: high: 27, low: 3.
- Saturday: Frigid with snow, with a high of 6 and low of -9 degrees.
📸 Around Naplate
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Naplate
★ Featured events ★
- Ottawa Chris Kringle Market
Washington Square Park, 101 E Lafayette St, Ottawa
4:00 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Block Print Workshop
Open Space Art Gallery & Studios , 223 W Madison St , Ottawa
11:00 am - Ottawa Chris Kringle Market
Washington Square Park , 101 E Lafayette St , Ottawa
11:00 am - Tannenbaum Brunch — Hegeler Carus Mansion
Hegeler Carus Foundation , 1307 7th St , La Salle
2:00 pm - Fiddlerock @ Court St Pub
Court Street Pub , 620 Court St , Ottawa
8:00 pm - Ottawa Chris Kringle Market
Washington Square Park , 101 E Lafayette St , Ottawa
11:00 am - 7/8 BB Conference Tournament @ Wallace
Wallace Grade School , 1463 N 33rd Rd , Ottawa
4:30 pm - Team A Cheers
Wallace Elem School Ottawa, IL 61350
4:30 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 7/8 BB @ ASCA (Peru Catholic)
Peru Catholic School , 2003 5th St , Peru
5:00 pm - 5/6 BB Home vs ASAC (Academy of Carlo Acutis)
Wallace Grade School , 1463 N 33rd Rd , Ottawa
5:00 pm - Premier Sports Cards and Memorabilia Auction
Matthew Bullock Auction Gallery , 421 N 3059th Rd , Ottawa
9:00 am - Christmas Sugar Cookie Decorating Class
Small Dog Candle Co , 619 La Salle St , Ottawa
12:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
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🗞 Nearby News
Ottawa
- Morris boys cruise past Ottawa on the mat; Ottawa girls trip Morris (shawlocal.com)
- FOIA request sent to City of Ottawa regarding new or amended contracts on December 9, 2025 (illinoisvalleytimes.com)
- From taxes to transport: Why is it cheaper to fill up in western La Salle County? (shawlocal.com)
Marseilles
- Wreaths Across America ceremony returns to Marseilles this weekend (shawlocal.com)
Ok Naplate! 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
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