WMOK News Check “Yellow Sheet” – Friday, November 18, 2022
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Today – A 30% chance of light snow before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38°. With gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunset – 4:43 pm
Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 17°.
Saturday – Sunny, with a high near 44°. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Saturday Night – A chance of flurries after midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 15°. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph
Today is Push-Button Phone Day! Push-button Phone Day is being observed today! It is observed annually on November 18th.
Humane Society Day is Tuesday November 22nd
National Espresso Day is Wednesday November 23rd
Thanksgiving Day is Thursday November 24th
Black Friday is Friday November 25th
Small Business Saturday is Saturday November 26th
Cyber Monday is Monday November 28th
Giving Tuesday is Tuesday November 29th
Rockerfeller Christmas Tree Lighting is Wednesday November 30th
The Christmas for Kids Toy Drive will take place on Saturday December 17th from 7am until 10am at the Metropolis Community Center on west 10th Street in Metropolis. The event is open to residents living in Massac County and is open to ages 16 and under.
An onsite registration for is provided in which the following information will be needed:
- Proof of Need – Medical or Link Card
- Proof of Age – Birth Certificate
- Proof of Residency – Driver’s License/Photo ID of Adult
- Proof of Relationship of that adult to child – Must be Parent or Guardian
Coming Up This Week
Saturday, November 19
8A-12P Massac County Farmer’s Market – Harrah’s Parking Lot – Mr Verbarg has Apples, Turnips and Tomatoes – a perfect opportunity to take an apple pie to Thanksgiving dinner 
… Or better yet, make one and eat it yourself this weekend! Mr Verbarg told WMOK this week that he is nearing the end of his supply for the season.
as you enter the property beneath the arch at the foot of Ferry Street, look to the right for the vendor space
9A-4P – Joppa JR/SR High Class of 2023 Vendor Craft Fair – Girl Scout House, Metropolis
9am to 3pm – Estate Sale – 302 Lindsey Ave., Metropolis
No early sales. Cash only. All sales final.
Household, garage and shed contents.
2P 62nd Annual Pope County Deer Festival Parade
5-7P – The Refuge will host a Community Thanksgiving Dinner. The community dinner will take place in the Refuge Church parking lot, 714 Filmore St.
Sunday, November 20
5:30P – Thanksgiving Dinner at Joppa Missionary Baptist Church – G.T.C., 215 Pearl St. This is provided as an out-reach ministry by area churches for the Joppa community. Deliveries will be provided to shut-in families within the Joppa area. Contact (618)638-2480 for deliveries.
Save the Date – Saturday December 3, 2022
6:30-11:30A the Kiwanis Club of Metropolis will host their annual Pancake Breakfast!
The Pancake Breakfast will take place at the First United Methodist Church, located at 100 E. 5th St. Adults $10, children five and under free with an accompanying adult.
10A-1P, the Metropolis Public Library will hold their Christmas Open House!
Photos with Santa, Holiday Crafts, Cocoa, Tea, Coffee and Treats!
This year they will have a “Stockings for Soldiers” stuffing station and Christmas card creation station. For a $5 donation you can help stuff a stocking for our Soldiers and create a special handmade card!
The Island of Misfit Toys PARADE
Join the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce for their 74 Annual Christmas Parade here in Metropolis.
4:30P Metropolis Christmas Tree Lighting
School and Sports News
The Metropolis Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest is coming up!
Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38
Massac Unit #1
Meet the Patriots Basketball team and the MCHS Cheerleaders
Friday, November 18 starting at 6:30P at Massac County High School.
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