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π± Santa Painting with Vicki and 10 more events
Also check out 5th Annual Cookies (and more) Sale with SANTA! on the Ilion Patch calendar

Hello again Ilion! Weβre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donβt miss out, keep going! βοΈοΈ
Coming up on the calendar:
- Santa Painting with Vicki at Ilion Free Public Library
- One-Shot History Book Club: 12 Years a Slave at Ilion Free Public Library
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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 Ilionfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Breezy with snow showers, with a high of 25 and low of 14 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
- Friday: Clouds and sun, snow showers, temps: high: 28, low: 12.
- Saturday: Snow and flurries at times, with a high of 30 and low of 9 degrees.
πΈ Around Ilion
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π Upcoming Events in Ilion
β Featured events β
- 5th Annual Cookies (and more) Sale with SANTA!
Herkimer History Volunteers, 406 N Main St, Herkimer
10:00 am
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Santa Painting with Vicki
Ilion Free Public Library , 78 West Street , Ilion
10:00 am - One-Shot History Book Club: 12 Years a Slave
Ilion Free Public Library , 78 West Street , Ilion
6:00 pm
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
π£ Ilion Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- Youth clay creation event
Ilion Free Public Library , 78 West Street , Ilion
4:00 pm - Reindeer Run 5k
Youth & Family Center , 15 Jackson St , Little Falls
9:00 am - DanΓΊ: Herkimer County Community College (An Emerald Isle Christmas Show)
Herkimer College , 100 Reservoir Rd , Herkimer
7:00 pm - Herkimer County Community College (An Emerald Isle Christmas Show)
Herkimer College , 100 Reservoir Rd , Herkimer
7:00 pm - Santa Painting with Vicki
Ilion Free Public Library , 78 West Street , Ilion
10:00 am - One-Shot History Book Club: 12 Years a Slave
Ilion Free Public Library , 78 West Street , Ilion
6:00 pm - Yoga with Lisa (Mohawk)
Mohawk Valley YMCA , 83 E Main St , Mohawk
6:00 pm - Silversneakers (Mohawk)
Mohawk Valley YMCA , 83 E Main St , Mohawk
10:00 am - HES Winter Concert
Herkimer MS/HS
6:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Saturday December 13
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Snow will continue across much of Upstate NY this morning (12/10) before some areas switch over to rain.
Parts of the Adirondacks could see over 1 foot of snow. Heavy, wet snow may cause power outages. Roads, bridges & overpasses will likely become⦠(Nextdoor )
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Ilion. Apply here.
- Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Inc. posted a job opening for Experienced Tax Preparer in Ilion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ilion here.
π Nearby News
Mohawk
- Vote for Mohawk Valley Athlete of the Week for December 1-7 (timestelegram.com)
- More snow predicted for Mohawk Valley (timestelegram.com)
- What is an Alberta clipper? Phenomenon is bringing snow, cold to Utica (timestelegram.com)
Herkimer
- NY weather: Winter weather advisory affecting Herkimer County Wednesday and Thursday β up to 4 inches of snow (silive.com)
- Governor Hochul announces $32 million to improve road safety across New York (cbs6albany.com)
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