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π± Carriage Rides in Downtown Pella and 10 more events
Also, don't miss Pella Corporation Presents Jordan Smith: Christmas on the Leighton Patch calendar

Hello again Leighton! Weβre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donβt miss out, keep going! βοΈ
Coming up on the calendar:
- Carriage Rides in Downtown Pella
- Dead! Like Me.
- Free Holiday Movies at Pella Cinemas at Pella Cinema
... 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!)
Find out what's happening in Leightonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: An icy mix, up to 1", with a high of 27 and low of 19 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
- Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 26, low: 4.
- Saturday: Colder with a little snow, with a high of 8 and low of -13 degrees.
πΈ Around Leighton
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π Upcoming Events in Leighton
β Featured events β
- Pella Corporation Presents Jordan Smith: Christmas
Pella Opera House, 611 Franklin St, Pella
7:00 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Carriage Rides in Downtown Pella
Information Windmill , Pella
11:00 am - Dead! Like Me.
Tassel Ridge Winery , 1681 220th St , Leighton
6:00 pm - Carriage Rides in Downtown Pella
Information Windmill , Pella
5:00 pm - Free Holiday Movies at Pella Cinemas
Pella Cinema , 708 Main St , Pella
9:30 pm
Saturday December 13
Friday December 19
Saturday December 27
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π Events Nearby
- Alphabet Story Time @Your Library
Oskaloosa Public Library , 301 South Market Street , Oskaloosa
10:30 am - Basketball: G/7th Grade
Oskaloosa Middle School MS Spectator Gym
4:30 pm - Basketball: G/8th Grade
Berg Middle School
4:30 pm - Central College Menβs Track and Field Dutch Holiday Preview
Kuyper Athletic Complex , 1200 Independence St , Pella
6:00 pm - Wrestling: B/V
Norwalk High School
6:30 pm - STEAM Story Time @Your Library
Oskaloosa Public Library , 301 South Market Street , Oskaloosa
10:30 am - Basketball: G/JV
Oskaloosa High School Spectator Gym
4:30 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches posted a job opening for Jimmy John's Crew Member in Pella. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Oskaloosa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leighton here.
π Nearby News
Pella
- Pella Girls Wrestlers Win at Norwalk Tournament; Boys Sweep Sigourney Quad (kniakrls.com)
Oskaloosa
- Jo Daviess County Sheriff Urges Safe Driving Enforcement Campaign (103wjod.com)
- Ex-Comet Silver takes reins at Wm. Penn (timesrepublican.com)
Knoxville
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-- The Patch AM Team
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