WMOK News Check “Yellow Sheet” – Tuesday, November 8, 2022

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Today – A chance of sprinkles before 10am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 69°.
Sunset – 4:50 pm
Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 48°.
Wednesday – Sunny, with a high near 77°.
Wednesday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 50°.

It’s Dear Santa Letter Week! Every year, children around the world begin writing their letters to Santa to be sure they make it to the North Pole in time. The best time to start is the second week of November.

Veteran’s Day is Friday November 11th

World Kindness Day is Sunday November 13th

America Recycles Day is Tuesday November 15th

National Check Your Wipers Day is Wednesday November 16th

Great American Smokeout is Thursday November 17th

🎙WMOK will bring you Massac County Election Coverage this evening beginning at 7pm – 93.7FM 920AM and streaming worldwide at 920wmok.com –> (https://s.wbcstreaming.com/wmok/)

The polls remain open in Massac County until 7

If you are unsure of your polling place you may look it up here —> https://ova.elections.il.gov/PollingPlaceLookup.aspx

based on your address

As we prepare for Winter, Sheriff Kaylor reminds folks to use care when heating their homes to avoid fire danger. Hear our conversation with Sheriff Kaylor below as well as information for Shawnee Development Inc which provides the Energy Assistance Program:

Metropolis Public Library Invites Community to Join in Honoring Veterans

Stop in the library to pick up a flag to place on the Library lawn in honor of your Veteran.

In addition all Veterans are invited to join the Library on Friday, November 11th at 9:00 am for breakfast on the lower level of the library.

More here –>

Election Day Blood Drive and Veterans Day Event added to the calendar at the Metropolis Public Library in November

Coming Up This Week

Election Day is Tuesday November 8th

Wednesday, November 9 – Happy Hearts Senior Center will be having Open Enrollment for Medicare Part D. If interested, you must make an appointment by calling Betty Stoner at Happy Hearts at (618)524-9755.

November 10, 2022 at 10A until Nov 12 at 5P – 5th Annual Christmas Barn Sale Trail Featuring 11 Christmas Barns!!

Veterans Day is Friday November 11th

Saturday, November 12, 2022

11A – 7P – The Tree of Life Spirituality & Sustainability Faire

10a-3p – Grand Opening of TC3 Music Supply
Free Hamburgers Hotdogs and fixings, Ribbon Cutting at 10:00, Live Music all Day, The Jake Myers Band, DJ Bocifus, Vienna HS Rock Band, Door prizes all Day, Grand Prize –> $500 Store Credit
Sign up for lessons and check out Christmas Gift Specials

Sunday, November 13 from 12p until 5P the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce presents Merry Little Christmas -Holiday Open House.

Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38

JHS Senior Beta Club members are selling tickets for a drive-thru fundraiser on Thursday, November 10th, from 5:30-7pm. They will be featuring real hickory smoked pulled pork from Hoskins BBQ in Mayfield, KY. You have two buying options: an $8 plate includes a BBQ sandwich and a serving of loaded potato salad, baked beans, and homemade fried chips; or you may order a sandwich only for $5/ea. Please see any Sr. Beta member to pre-order your meal. You may still purchase on Nov. 10th, but all orders will be a first come, first served basis. Thank you for supporting JHS Sr. Beta as they pay their way to State Convention in March! Contact Mr. May (emay@joppa38.com) for more information.