Today is Friday, March 18, 2022
Today we expect showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1PM with a high near 65° and possible wind gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low around 44°, and possible wind gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday there is a 20% chance of showers before 1pm. Cloudy and a high near 54° with possible wind gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night is expected to be mostly clear, with a low around 35°.
Sunday looks to be sunny, with a high near 67°. Sunday Night is expected to be mostly clear, with a low around 44°.
Today is Awkward Moments Day!!
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The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook Statement for our area in effect until overnight. Scattered thunderstorms are forecast across our region Today. There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms across much of the area Friday afternoon and early Friday evening. While damaging winds should be the primary hazard, some hail and a few tornadoes will also be possible.
The potential for thunderstorms returns to the area Tuesday and Tuesday night. While lightning and locally heavy rain appear to be the main concerns, strong to severe thunderstorms also cannot be ruled out on Tuesday.
River flooding will continue on some area rivers.
Plant a Row, Watch Cope Grow community food garden wants to offer a huge thank you to the volunteers who assisted in moving the garden to a new location this week. Special thanks to Jenny Bergmann and her FFA students, the ROE #21, Robin Mizell, Joyce Casper, Sean & Max with Russell Heating and Air, and Dale Wood.
Hear WMOK’s Coffee Break with Erin Garrett of the University of Illinois Extension Office about the Plant A Row, Watch Cope Grow Community Garden
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month – The Southern Seven Health Department and the S7 CAP Coalition present Superheroes Stand Up For Children
The community is invited to join them for the Massac County Kick Off on Friday, April 8th at Noon. The event will take place at the Superman Statue.
If you have any questions, you can reach out to Aanderson@PCAILLINOIS.ORG
The Metropolis Public Library has some fun, springtime activities for the whole family to enjoy!
Summer Reading Early Bird Registration is Monday, April 11th through Saturday, April 16th. The Metropolis Public Library will have their Spring event on Saturday, April 16th following the community egg hunt – there will be lots of fun including but not limited to Summer Reading registration, Arts and Crafts, and an in-house scavenger hunt. There will also be sidewalk chalk art and the library will be serving hot dogs, chips, popcorn, and sweet treats.
The Metropolis Public Library invites gardeners to check out their new seed library! They have flower, fruit, and vegetable seeds available at the front desk – while supplies last! Beginning gardeners are invited – the librarians would be happy to assist you in checking out gardening books.
The library has also added an in-house full-time bookstore open to the public with Books, DVDs, and Audio Books ranging in price from $1 to $5 the children’s area.
The Rural Pope County Fire Protection District has advised of a training opportunity on Monday night (March 21) at 6pm. Basic pumps class will be held at station 1 at 64 Franks road in Dixon Springs. Please register on Illinois Fire Service Institute website at https://www.fsi.illinois.edu/ If you have questions you can message the Rural Pope county fire protection district. facebook page.
Today is Awkward moments day. Today we recognize National Awkward Moments Day. This is an annual day that every person can relate to. We have all had our awkward moments from time to time. They are a part of life; they just happen.
Today is also World Sleep Day. World Sleep Day exists to highlight and celebrate the importance of quality, healthy sleep. It has the goal of bringing attention and awareness to sleep problems and disorders, while promoting prevention and management of them, in order to reduce them in society. Other related goals of the day are to increase research of sleep medicines and to come to a better understanding of sleep conditions. Up to 45% of the world’s population has a sleep problem, and most of these problems can be prevented or treated, but only about one in three people seek treatment.
Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
On Saturday, March 19th, from 10 AM until 3 PM Metropolis Businesses will host “Splash of Spring”
TOMORROW, SATURDAY: 10 AM – 12 PM
Strollin’ through the Colon Colorectal Cancer Awareness Event – Metropolis Big John
https://www.facebook.com/events/501537454894033/
Join us on Saturday from 10-Noon for Strollin’ Through the Colon
Hear WMOK’s Coffee Break with Shawnna Rhine of the Southern Seven Health Department about the event:
The Metropolis Elks Lodge #1428The lodge has two events planned for the weekend – Corey Evitts on Friday March 18 and Blake Brown on Saturday March 19. Reuben sandwiches will be served. The new lodge year for the Metropolis Elks Lodge #1428 begins April 1. Members should receive their due notices soon. The Metropolis Elks Lodge has recently welcomed their new officers for the 2022 Lodge year. The lodge wants to offer their sincere gratitude to outgoing two-time Exalted Ruler and two-time Leading Knight, Lance Loftus.
The Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition would like to inform the community about their upcoming regular meetings. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Meetings are held at Metropolis City Hall, 106 W. 5th St., in the Council Chambers. Please direct message MCDAC or email massacdrugawareness@gmail.com for more information.
Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 8 AM – Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 8 AM – Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 8 AM
On Saturday, March 26th from 4-7 the 2022 Scholarship Spaghetti Supper sponsored by the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs of Metropolis will take place at Massac Junior High School. All money raised will go toward scholarships for Massac County and Joppa High School students. Tickets will be available from Kiwanis and Rotary members and at the door. If you have tickets from the 2020 event they will be honored this year.
On March 30th the Southern Seven Health Department Health Screening Event, Wellness of Wheels will take place at the Golconda Golden Circle (10a-12:30p) and Golconda HS Community Room 1:30p-4p) For more information call the Southern Seven Health Department at 618-634-2297 ex 9161
THURSDAY, MARCH 31 AT 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Opioid Medication Virtual Town Hall Meeting
Online event https://www.facebook.com/events/323964766460066/
More Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
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