rain date

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rain date

A second date scheduled for an outdoor event in case rain forces cancellation of the first date.

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rain date - an alternative date set for some outdoor event in case it rains on the appointed date; "the rain date for the picnic will be the following Sunday"

date - a particular day specified as the time something happens; "the date of the election is set by law"

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*If we are unable to complete the work requested due to weather, A RAIN DATE will be scheduled.

Blue Mound Miracle Day

Sponsored by Laurel Presbyterian Church, on October 22nd (rain date of 29th) from 10 a.m.

Wright Scoop Featured Author of Harvest Festival

"Special Night for Special Kids" on Thursday (no rain date).

Riverfest Express

This year the company's annual performance, the Mount Monadnock Celebration of Dance, at Monadnock State Park near Jaffrey, New Hampshire, will take place August 27 (rain date 8/28).

Ain't no mountain high enough

The seven-piece band will play Motown, soul and rock, with a rain date of Tuesday, July 23.

Foxconn hearing in Wheeling:

4-H EASTER EGG HUNT: is Sunday, April 19, at 9 a.m., on the Town Green (rain date, April 26).