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π± Patch AM: Outer Space From Open Space and 14 more events
Coming up on the Algonquin Patch calendar: Budgeting Made Simple Workshop- hosted by Springbrook Community Church

Good morning Algonquin! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Parent/Guardian Handbook Acknowledgement Form deadline at Cusd 300
- Board of Education Meeting at Cusd 300
- Shakespeare in the Park: As You Like It at Village of Algonquin
... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 75, low: 55.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
📸 Around Algonquin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Algonquin
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- 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 - Shakespeare in the Park: As You Like It
Village of Algonquin Towne Park
5:30 pm - ALES Open House
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch Algonquin, IL 60102
6:00 pm - Summer Concert Series: Reckless
Village of Algonquin Towne Park
6:00 pm - Outer Space From Open Space →
Jelke Creek Natural Area, 35W575 Boncosky Rd, IL, 60118
7:00 pm - Budgeting Made Simple Workshop- hosted by Springbrook Community Church →
10115 Algonquin Rd, Huntley
3:00 pm - Volleyball-MS Girls @ Lundhal MS (Game) →
Marlowe Middle School Away - Lundhal MS
4:00 pm - Girls Volleyball Match (A) @ Beardsley
Heineman Middle School Algonquin, IL 60102
4:00 pm - Middle School Open House
Westfield Community School Algonquin, IL 60102
6:00 pm - Art on the Fox, Algonquin →
220 S Main Street, Algonquin, IL 60102
10:00 am
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Saturday September 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Summer Farmers Market →
Cary, IL Calendar Cary, IL 60013
9:00 am - Johnsburg Jr. Skyhawks - Picture Day
Johnsburg High School JHS Cafe
4:00 pm - Johnsburg Jr. Skyhawks
Johnsburg High School JHS RM# 236, 202, 225
5:00 pm - Parent/Guardian Handbook Acknowledgement Form deadline
Delacey Family Educ Ctr Carpentersville, IL 60110
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I was ready to complain about my long wait at Portillos in CL when the young lady doing the food running offered me a piece of chocolate cake for having to wait so long just for a milk shake.
She didn't even asked if she could, she just did it and the young man inside apologized for the wait. I was happy with that. (Nextdoor Arbor Hills) - Great news on baby deer hit on Souwanas Rd on Wednesday August 19th.
We were coming home from Concerts in the Park last night and saw the mommy deer and both her twins! They were at the water plant eating acorns. It… (Nextdoor East Side Algonquin)
- Catholic Diocese of Rockford Illinois posted a job opening for Middle School Language Arts Teacher in Algonquin. Apply here.
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Algonquin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Algonquin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cary
- Business Insurance Lifetime Achievement Award: Danielle Lisenbey (businessinsurance.com)
- Man flown to hospital with potentially serious injuries after bicycle accident in Cary (lakemchenryscanner.com)
Crystal Lake
- McHenry County: Best deals on residential properties in the week of Aug. 10 (shawlocal.com)
- Pulse Technology Names Kuligowski as Sales Development Rep (thecannatareport.com)
- Downtown Crystal Lake restaurant reopens after being temporarily closed due to electrical damage following 'power surge' (lakemchenryscanner.com)
Ok Algonquin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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