🌱 Patch AM: Mexican Independence Day Celebration and 13 more events

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Coming up on the calendar:

• Family Fest at The Bradford Barn - Olympia Fields
• Bootanical Bash - Bingo & Costume Contest
• Mexican Independence Day Celebration at Chicago Heights Public Library

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.
• Monday: A passing shower or two, temps: high: 65, low: 53.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 63 and low of 53 degrees.

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Family Fest →
  The Bradford Barn - Olympia Fields, 20712 Western Ave, Olympia Fields
  1:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Bootanical Bash - Bingo & Costume Contest →
  20601 LaGrange Rd, Frankfort
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 21
• Mexican Independence Day Celebration →
  Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
  4:00 pm
• Senior Computer Basic Class →
  Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
  5:30 pm
• Ward 4 Bi-Monthly Residents' Meeting →
  Chicago Heights, IL Calendar, Roosevelt Elementary School 1345 Sunnyside Avenue, Chicago Heights
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Senior Chair Yoga →
  Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
  9:00 am
• Adult Spades/Bid-Whist →
  Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
  1:00 pm
• Crafter Tuesday →
  Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
  3:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Story & Craft →
  Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
  9:00 am
• Beginners Knitting Class →
  Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
  11:00 am
• Free Wednesday Open Mic Comedy at Comedy Plex →
  Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce, 1128 Lake Street (Lower Level), Oak Park
  8:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Senior Bingo →
  Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
  11:00 am

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Ok Chicago Heights! 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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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