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π± Christmas at Lake Ridge presents "The Table" and 10 more events
Coming up on the Paris Patch calendar: "Holiday" Flu Shot Clinic

Good morning Paris! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. βοΈοΈ
Coming up on the calendar:
- Christmas at Lake Ridge presents "The Table"
- Seventh Day Slumber at Ernie Eveland Gym
- 6th-8th Mayo Holiday Band Concert at Paris Center of Fine Arts
... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A bit of afternoon snow; cold, with a high of 29 and low of 27 degrees.
- Friday: Cloudy and chilly, temps: high: 32, low: 10. βοΈ Brr!
- Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of 13 and low of -7 degrees.
πΈ Around Paris
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π Upcoming Events in Paris
β Featured events β
- βHolidayβ Flu Shot Clinic
Edgar County Public Health Department & Dental Clinic, 502 Shaw Ave, Paris
10:00 am
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Christmas at Lake Ridge presents "The Table"
122 E Steidl Rd , Paris
5:00 pm - Seventh Day Slumber
Ernie Eveland Gym , 306 S Central Ave , Paris
5:30 pm - 6th-8th Mayo Holiday Band Concert
Paris Center of Fine Arts , 14040 E 1200th Rd , Paris
6:00 pm - PCOFA Presents The Harp Twins
Paris Center of Fine Arts , 14040 E 1200th Rd , Paris
7:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Monday December 15
Saturday December 20
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π Events Nearby
- North Dakota State Bison at Eastern Illinois Panthers Women's Basketball
Groniger Arena , 2150 4th St #2046 , Charleston
6:00 pm - Jake & Mikayla ROCK THIS CHRISTMAS - Presented by Casey State Bank
Harlan Hall , 603 Locust St , Marshall
6:00 pm - Jake and Mikayla ROCK THIS CHRISTMAS - Presented by Casey State Bank
Harlan Hall , 603 Locust St , Marshall
6:00 pm - 6th-8th Mayo Holiday Band Concert
Paris Center of Fine Arts , 14040 E 1200th Rd , Paris
6:00 pm - Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars at Eastern Illinois Panthers - Doubleheader
Groniger Arena , 2150 4th St #2046 , Charleston
3:00 pm - Lindenwood Lions at Eastern Illinois Panthers Womens Basketball
Groniger Arena , 2150 4th St #2046 , Charleston
12:00 pm - East-west Phantoms vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers
Groniger Arena , 2150 4th St #2046 , Charleston
12:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Monday December 15
Thursday December 18
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Paris. Apply here.
- Nutrien, Ltd. posted a job opening for CDL Custom Applicator in Kansas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Paris here.
π Nearby News
Vermilion
- Vermilion County Museum hosts holiday open house with Santa and pet gift drive (foxillinois.com)
- FOIA request sent to Vermilion County regarding newly executed contracts or amendments on December 10, 2025 (chambanasun.com)
Marshall
- City of Marshall City Council met December 8 (eastcentralreporter.com)
- FOIA request sent to City of Marshall regarding new or amended contracts on December 9, 2025 (eastcentralreporter.com)
- WIC Benefits Remain Fully Available with New EBT Card and Expanded Hours in Henry Stark Marshall and Putnam Counties (regionalmedianews.com)
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