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🌱 Patch AM: Southtown Dahlia Club 89th Annual Dahlia Show and 11 more events
Make time for Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market on the Alsip Patch calendar
Hi there, Alsip! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market at Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
- Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Orland Park Civic Center
- Huge Rummage Sale at the Children's Farm at The Center at The Children's Farm at The Center, 12700 SW Hwy, Palos Park, IL, 60464 East Side of SW Hwy
... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 76, low: 58.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alsip
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★ Featured events ★
- Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market →
Soundgrowler Brewing Co., 8201 183rd St, Tinley Park
12:00 pm - Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 →
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
9:00 am - Huge Rummage Sale at the Children's Farm at The Center →
The Children's Farm at The Center, 12700 SW Hwy, Palos Park, IL, 60464 East Side of SW Hwy,
8:00 am - Youth Golf →
Palos Park, Palos Park
4:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 8
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Other local events
- Southtown Dahlia Club 89th Annual Dahlia Show →
Crestwood Civic Center, 13820 S Cicero Ave, Crestwood
1:00 pm - Southtown Dahlia Club 89th Annual Dahlia Show →
Crestwood Civic Center, 13820 S Cicero Ave, Crestwood
10:00 am
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Dance Sideline-V @ (Event)
Evergreen Park High School Evergreen Park, IL 60805
7:00 am - Chicago Ridge Farmers Market →
Chicago Ridge, IL Calendar Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
8:00 am - Shred Event →
Palos Heights, IL Calendar, Metra Station Parking Lot North End, Palos Heights
9:00 am - Luther Vandross Tribute, Sat., 8/22, Doors open 6:30 p.m., Show at 7:30 p.m. →
The Lyric Theater Blue Island, 12952 Western Ave, Blue Island
7:30 pm - Film Screening: Ordinary People (1980)
Scottsdale Branch Library 4101 West 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60652
1:30 pm - Cheerleading Sideline-JV Girls - VS (Event)
Evergreen Park High School Evergreen Park, IL 60805
4:00 pm - Preschool Screenings
Indian Hill - Whole School Picture Day
Bremen High School Main Gym during PE Class
7:00 am - Fall Picture Day
Tinley Park High School Midlothian, IL 60445
8:00 am - Pinochle →
Evergreen Park, IL Calendar, 3450 W. 97th Street, Evergreen Park
3:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
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Palos Heights
- Chicago-area family awaits USS Lincoln sailor's return as community rallies support (abc7chicago.com)
- 2026 football preview: Marist RedHawks (southwestregionalpublishing.com)
Ok Alsip! 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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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