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🌱 Which Plainfield player just earned Colts High School Man of the Year honors?
Spotted on the Plainfield calendar: Reindeer Days in Town Square

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- Which Plainfield player just earned Colts High School Man of the Year honors?
Also on today's calendar: Reindeer Days in Town Square and 1 more event.
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 37 and low of 33 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 40, low: 34.
- Thursday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 54 and low of 21 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Eastern Hancock student-athlete honored by the Colts (wishtv.com) — Plainfield football standout Tyler Simek was named a finalist for the Indianapolis Colts’ High School Man of the Year award, highlighting his impact alongside other top Indiana players. Eastern Hancock’s Eli Manship ultimately won the honor, recognized for his leadership, community service, and performance on the field, and will direct a $2,500 Colts Foundation donation to a nonprofit of his choice.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plainfield
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- Reindeer Days in Town Square
The Shops at Perry Crossing , 2499 Perry Crossing Way , Plainfield
1:00 pm - Family Movie Matinee
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
2:00 pm - Kids' Puzzle Palooza
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
4:00 pm - Kid Librarian
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Room
5:00 pm
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Teddy Bears: Cookies
Brownsburg Public Library , 450 South Jefferson Street , Brownsburg
10:00 am - Finals Study Space
Brownsburg Public Library , 450 South Jefferson Street , Brownsburg
3:00 pm - Farewell to Ms. Kathy
Morgan County Public Library , 145 S Chestnut St , Monrovia
5:00 pm - Auntie Claus - A STEM Story Adventure
Brownsburg Public Library , 450 South Jefferson Street , Brownsburg
6:00 pm - Avon Board of Zoning Appeals
Avon, IN Calendar , 6570 East US Highway 36 , Avon
6:30 pm - Study Break: Oreo Taste Test
Brownsburg Public Library , 450 South Jefferson Street , Brownsburg
6:30 pm - Crochet Coach
Brownsburg Public Library , 450 South Jefferson Street , Brownsburg
9:30 am - Family Time: Cookies
Brownsburg Public Library , 450 South Jefferson Street , Brownsburg
10:00 am
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Avon
- From Ancient Origins to Local Award-Winning Team (avonecho.com)
- What Does it Take to be a Symphony Player as a Freshman? (avonecho.com)
- Thieves Attempt Heist on National Titles from Avon Marching Band, Fail Miserably (Satire) (avonecho.com)
Brownsburg
- Hawk's Landing review continues as residents raise concerns (youarecurrent.com)
- National High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams - Dec. 15 (on3.com)
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