🌱 Who’s taking the field when Venezuela plays Iraq in Bridgeview?

Hello Bridgeview! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Who’s taking the field when Venezuela plays Iraq in Bridgeview?

Also on today's calendar: American Legion Central Park Post 1028 Meeting and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A brief morning shower, with a high of 68 and low of 56 degrees.
• Sunday: Warmer; a morning shower, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
• Monday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Kevin Kelsy called up to Venezuela Men's National Team for June FIFA international window (timbers.com) — Bridgeview soccer fans can see Venezuela’s men’s national team face Iraq at SeatGeek Stadium on June 9, with Portland Timbers forward Kevin Kelsy in the lineup. The 21-year-old striker is enjoying a strong MLS season and will bring that form to an international friendly right in Bridgeview’s backyard.
   

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📸 Around Bridgeview

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bridgeview

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Sunday May 24

• Film Screening: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
  Archer Heights Branch Library, 5055 South Archer Avenue, Chicago
  2:00 pm
• Film Screening: Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922)
  Canaryville Branch Library, 642 West 43rd Street, Chicago
  3:00 pm

Monday May 25

• Memorial Day - No Student Attendance
  Indian Springs SD 109 Justice, IL 60458
• Holiday - Memorial Day
  BURBANK SD 111 Burbank, IL 60459
• VENDOR REGISTRATION - River Forest Memorial Day Business Bash 2026 →
  Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Lake Street (Forest to Keystone) and Keystone Avenue (Lake to Central), River Forest
  9:00 am
• River Forest Memorial Day Business Bash
  Keystone Park River Forest, IL
  10:30 am
• Family Story Time
  Gage Park Branch Library, 2807 West 55th Street, Chicago
  11:00 am
• Grab and Go: Spice Club Kits (Dill)
  Archer Heights Branch Library, 5055 South Archer Avenue, Chicago
  12:00 pm

Friday June 12

• American Legion Central Park Post 1028 Meeting →
  Moose SW44 Lodge
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday May 23

• LTCC Spring Auto Show →
  Lyons Township High School North Campus, 100 S Brainard Ave, La Grange
  10:00 am
• Saturday Game Day
  Garfield Ridge Branch Library, 6348 Archer Avenue, Chicago
  10:00 am
• Oak Lawn Writers' Group →
  Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn
  10:00 am
• Flippin’ Logs, Lookin’ for Frogs (& Bugs!)
  Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Avenue, River Forest
  10:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Panera Bread Co posted a job opening for Salad and Sandwich Maker in Bridgeview. Apply here.
• Cintas Corporation posted a job opening for Production Associate - Builder/Material Handler in Bedford Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bridgeview here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Oak Lawn

• Oak Lawn Spartans Share the SCC Title With Reavis On 'Mission From Gerny' (patch.com)

Lyons

• 2026 Suburban Life-area girls track and field qualifiers for IHSA State Finals (shawlocal.com)

Hinsdale

• Developers Unveil Hinsdale Housing Plan, Including Duplexes, Senior Complex (patch.com)

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Ok Bridgeview! 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: One weighs a ton, and the other is a little lighter (Thank you Laurie B. for sending it in!)
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