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In from the National Weather Service of Paducah

Today – Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind.
Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Light east wind.
Wednesday – Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Thursday – Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind.
Thursday Night – Clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Friday – Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind.
Friday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Saturday – Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind.
Saturday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.
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Suicide Prevention Walk for Hope on Saturday at Washington Park in Metropolis
In honor of #SuicidePreventionMonth, All are invited to attend the Walk For Hope on Saturday September 13th from 4pm until 8pm at Washington Park in Metropolis IL – Vendor space may still be available – contact Gabrielle Moore via email at glindsey606@gmail.com.
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12P – The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meets every Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 520 Ferry Street in Metropolis
12P – The Rotary Club of Metropolis meets every Thursday at Community Christian Church, 1150 Country Club Rd.
6:30P – The Massac County Historical Society at Elijah P. Curtis Home meets the first Monday of each month at 405 Market St.
5:30 – Metropolis Public Library – Board of Trustees Meeting -Third Tuesday of the month Basement of the Library – Open to the public.
The Metropolis Elks Lodge monthly meetings take place the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Except July, August and December only the 1st Tuesday. Members only can attend. Applications can be picked up at the Lodge or from a member.
6P – Metropolis Lions’ Club – 2nd Thursday of the month at the Metropolis Community Center, 900 W 10th St. – Small Conference Room-
7P – City of Metropolis City Council Meeting – Upstairs at the Metropolis City Hall, 106 W 5th St – Metropolis City Council meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month
5:30P – Sons of the American Legion – American Legion 921 Market St – 2nd Thursday of the month
6P – American Legion Post 306 Meeting – American Legion 921 Market St – 2nd Thursday of the month
4:30P – Nifty Needles Group – Metropolis Public Library – Every Friday – 317 Metropolis St, Metropolis

Metropolis Elementary PTO Meeting on Tuesday
The Metropolis Elementary School (MES) Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is excited to kick off the school year with its first meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, at 3:30 PM in the school library. This important gathering will focus on electing new officers, discussing the upcoming homecoming parade, and planning various activities for the year ahead.
All MES parents are encouraged to attend and get involved in the PTO. This organization aims to foster a connected community where parents can actively contribute to enhancing the school experience for both students and staff. Your participation is valuable, and the PTO welcomes any interested parents to join in the conversation.
In things that we're honoring, observing and celebrating ...
Attendance Awareness Month
Fall Hat Month
Library Card Sign-up Month
National Security Officer Appreciation Week: 7-13
Suicide Prevention Week: 7-13
1956 Elvis Presley’s first appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show”
President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Civil Rights Act of 1957 on September 9, 1957, marking the first federal civil rights legislation passed by the United States Congress since Reconstruction. This act primarily aimed to protect the voting rights of African Americans by creating a Civil Rights Division within the Justice Department and establishing the Civil Rights Commission, though its immediate impact was limited by Southern opposition.
C.O.P.E. Food Pantry Distributions in Massac County
C.O.P.E. Food Pantry Distribution takes place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in Metropolis at 1013 North Avenue from 9am until 3pm. Please bring your photo I.D. and proof of Massac County Residency.
– Brookport Distribution – 9A- 12P – Christian Church building that is directly behind the Harry Statham gymnasium . Every 3rd Thursday of the month 9A-12P – (618)524-3635
–Joppa Distribution – 10A-12P – Civic Center next to Joppa City Hall. Every 3rd Saturday a month. Please bring your photo I.D. and proof of Massac County residency. (618) 524-3635.
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