Today is Monday, April 25, 2022
Today is National Crayola Day!
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Today we expect showers and possibly a thunderstorm with a high near 67°.
Tonight – Partly cloudy, with a low around 43°.
Tuesday – Sunny, with a high near 63°.
Tuesday Night – Clear, with a low around 39°.
WMOK recently spoke with Chad Lewis about an upcoming, fun event taking place in Metropolis. On Friday, April 29 beginning at 6P, Name That Tuned Remixed will be taking place. Chad said that the idea came about when Maggie Howett, Landon Bremer, and Chad had a brainstorming session at Cordavino’s and they were discussing fundraising ideas for the Chamber of Commerce when the idea of Name That Tune Remixed came up!
Name That Tune Remixed will be a fun way to come out and support local business and enjoy some great food! The game will be more interactive. They will still have the original Name That Tune general music categories, name the artists, and there might be a category where things are reversed. There will be bonus rounds for the teams and they may be more of a physical activity. WMOK has been informed that Dancing may be involved! Since there are 6 people per team, there will be 6 bonus rounds. Members of the teams are encouraged to have each individual in your team participate in 1 bonus round. That way everyone is involved and the teams are not relying on one member.
After the event, everyone is welcome to stay for the After Party! It will be outside on the patio at Cordavino’s. There will be music and everyone is welcome to stay and enjoy the atmosphere. For questions or more information, contact Chad Lewis at (270) 217-6371.
Today is National Crayola Day! Crayola crayons were invented by cousins Edwin Binney and C. Harold Smith, who had formed Binney & Smith in 1885 (interestingly, National Crayon Day, which took place last month, is held on the anniversary of the founding of their company). The cousins made shoe polish and printing ink, and in 1900 began making slate pencils. They mixed pigments and paraffin wax to create a crayon that was used to mark crates and barrels. These crayons were too toxic for children, and they began researching what materials they could use that would be safe.
They were able to adapt the crayons using safe pigments, and in doing so made the first crayons for children. The first box was sold in 1903; it had eight crayons and cost a nickel. Alice Stead Binney, Edwin’s wife, came up with the name Crayola, by blending the French words for chalk and oily—craie and oleaginous. Many colors from the early years are no longer in production. Over 750 color names have been used over the years, representing more than 330 colors. Crayola has made many types of crayons, including color-changing, glitter, and glow in the dark varieties.
Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
On Monday, April 25th, the Joppa-Maple Grove Beta Club will be holding an Induction Ceremony at 5pm in the JHS Cafeteria. All elementary, junior, and senior Beta members should be in attendance. This pinning ceremony is a milestone event in Beta history, recognizing all Beta members in the district and promoting the Beta creed. Beta Club members should arrive at school by 4:45pm. Please contact jclark@joppa38.com or emay@joppa38.com with any questions.
On Friday, April 29th, beginning at 6 PM, Cordavino’s Restaurant will host Name That Tune Remixed! This event will benefit the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce. The cost is $150 per team, with up to 6 players per team. $100 to sponsor the event, and $225 for a team/sponsor combo. To sign-up call Chad Lewis at (270)217-6371.
MAY
Attention All Ladies!! SuperBowl in Metropolis will begin hosting their Ladies Bowl Free Nights on May 3rd! Come in every Tuesday from 5PM to 10PM for Fun on Them! Must be 18 or Older to Participate.
New; On May 7, the Metropolis American Legion Post will be hosting a meal for all vets and their families between 4PM and 7PM. All veterans are invited to bring their families for burgers, hot dogs, barbecue, and side dishes. You do not need to be a member of the Legion to participate. The Legion is located at 4th and Market St., one block west of Fat Edd’s Roadhouse.
On May 7, from 7A until 12P the Massac County Home and Community Education will be having a Benefit Sale. The Benefit Sale will take place at the Massac County Community Center on Korte Rd. This will be a great time to select Mother’s Day gifts, special bargains, crafts, and garden plants. All proceeds will go to HCE to help with programs they offer in the community.
JUNE
The 2022 Vienna City-Wide Yard Sale will take place on Friday and Saturday, June 3rd and 4th.
On Friday, June 10th beginning at 5AM – The Super Museum Presents Hidden Gems SUPER mini Con Everyone is invited to come out to the Hidden Gems Super Mini Con and meet actors Jeff East, Jack O’Halloran, and Douglas B Myers. The Hidden Gems Super Mini Con coincides with the 44th Annual Superman Celebration. there will be vendors food and all sorts of festivities. Tour the world famous Super Museum and shop Hidden Gems Novelty and Collectibles.
On Saturday, June 11th at 8AM the Superman Bicycle Ride will take place at Washington Park. 10, 40, and 60 mile rides with rest stops and “sag wagon” support. The Superman Bicycle Ride is a tour through historic Massac County in southern Illinois. Come explore the countryside surrounding the Home of Superman — Metropolis, IL, located on the banks of the Ohio River, along I-24, halfway between St. Louis, MO, and Nashville, TN. Parts of the routes follow the old Ohio River bed before the channel changed its course hundreds of years ago. Enjoy the country charm as you pass by this majestic farmland.
Metropolis Art Classes Summer Camp 2022 – Monday, June 13th: Stuffed Pet Camp (morning or afternoon session) – Bring your favorite small (think beanie baby size) stuffed animal to camp! We will be making a home and accessories for your little buddy.
Monday, June 20th: Robot Camp (morning or afternoon session)
Monday, June 27th: Landscapes on Canvas (morning or afternoon session)
-Suggested age: 1st grade and up, $15 per student covers all supplies, Message on Facebook or email kortneykennedy@gmail.com to reserve a spot, Minimum class size of 4, maximum of 9
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