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🌱 Tech Tuesday and 10 more events

Also check out Spanish Conversation Group on the Alton Patch calendar

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Greetings Alton! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! β˜•οΈοΈ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Tech Tuesday

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? πŸ€” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Very windy; colder, with a high of 35 and low of 6 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Breezy, temps: high: 33, low: 28.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 35 and low of 19 degrees.

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Other local events
    Tuesday December 23
  • Tech Tuesday
    Orange City Public Library , 112 Albany Ave SE , Orange City
    2:00 pm

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  • Van Beek Natural Science posted a job opening for Cleaning Associate in Orange City. Apply here.
  • LifeWise Academy posted a job opening for LifeWise Vehicle Driver in Orange City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alton here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Orange City

  • Orange City Area Health System Recognized for Patient Experience, Obstetrics Care (kiwaradio.com)
  • Teams and soloists bring home trophies from state dance championships (nwestiowa.com)
  • Heelan standout Galvan to join Northwestern line (kmaland.com)

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