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🌱 Patch AM: Budgeting Made Simple Workshop- hosted by Springbrook Community Church and 11 more events

Also, don't miss PTO Back-to-School Picnic on the Algonquin Patch calendar

Thursday August 20th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Greetings Algonquin! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! β˜•οΈοΈ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • PTO Back-to-School Picnic at Kenneth E Neubert Elem School
  • Historic Commission Workshop at Village of Algonquin
  • Parent/Guardian Handbook Acknowledgement Form deadline at Cusd 300

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 75, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.

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πŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Algonquin

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    Friday August 21
  • PTO Back-to-School Picnic
    Kenneth E Neubert Elem School Neubert Elementary School
    6:00 pm
  • Saturday August 22
  • Historic Commission Workshop β†’
    Village of Algonquin Historic Village Hall
    7:30 am
  • Tuesday August 25
  • Parent/Guardian Handbook Acknowledgement Form deadline
    Cusd 300 Algonquin, IL 60102
  • Board of Education Meeting
    Cusd 300 Anne B. Miller Board Room, 2550 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, IL 60
    6:30 pm
  • Wednesday August 26
  • Shakespeare in the Park: As You Like It
    Village of Algonquin Towne Park
    5:30 pm
  • Thursday August 27
  • Summer Concert Series: Reckless
    Village of Algonquin Towne Park
    6:00 pm
  • Sunday August 30
  • Budgeting Made Simple Workshop- hosted by Springbrook Community Church β†’
    10115 Algonquin Rd, Huntley
    3:00 pm
  • Monday August 31
  • Girls Volleyball Match (A) @ Beardsley
    Heineman Middle School Algonquin, IL 60102
    4:00 pm

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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • Networking Group led by Nikki Rodgers
    Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce 11704 Coral St. PO Box 399, Huntley, IL 60142
    12:00 pm
  • Ribbon Cutting for 1 Tom Plumber 2 Year Anniversary
    Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce 1 Tom Plumber 9200 Pyott Rd. Lake in the Hills
    5:00 pm
  • Dementia Support Group for Care Givers
    Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce 11704 Coral St, Huntley, IL 60142
    5:00 pm
  • Intro To Clay
    Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry 127 E Calhoun St, Woodstock, IL 60098
    6:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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