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🌱 Patch AM: Classic Movie Matinee and 13 more events

Spotted on the Chicago Heights calendar: Bloom Township Flea market

Friday August 21st Patch AM
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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Bloom Township Flea market at Bloom Township Center
  • Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market at Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
  • Classic Movie Matinee at Richton Park Public Library

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

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.

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Other local events
    Friday August 21
  • Classic Movie Matinee
    Richton Park Public Library, 22310 Latonia Ln, Richton Park
    1:30 pm
  • Cold Case Club (Gr. 6-12, Registration Encouraged)
    Richton Park Public Library, 22310 Latonia Ln, Richton Park
    4:00 pm
  • Movies in the Park: A Minecraft Movie
    Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Scoville Park 800 Lake Street Oak Park, IL
    7:30 pm
  • Saturday August 22
  • Back to School Bash
    Kelly Hs Chicago, IL 60632
    8:30 am
  • 19th Annual Oak Park Microbrew Review
    Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Marion Street, Downtown Oak Park, IL 60302
    2:00 pm
  • Sunday August 23
  • Crafting Corner
    Brighton Park Branch Library 4314 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632
    1:30 pm
  • Concerts in the Park- Members Only: Park District of Oak Park
    Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Scoville Park (800 W Lake Street, Oak Park 60302)
    6:00 pm
  • Monday August 24
  • Back to School
    Hernandez Chicago, IL 60632
  • K - 5th First Day of School!
    Greene Chicago, IL 60609
  • Committee of the Whole Meeting
    Flossmoor SD 161 Chicago Heights, IL 60411
    6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Flossmoor

  • Flossmoor storm cleanup could top $1 million as village seeks outside aid (hfchronicle.com)
  • Indiana State Police arrest Illinois man on weapons and drug charges following traffic stop on the Indiana Toll Road (wbiw.com)
  • Delayed tax bills expected to hit mailboxes Sept. 1 (hfchronicle.com)

Homewood

  • Matteson Woman, 2 Others Get Federal Prison Time For Million-Dollar Fraud Against Schools, Nonprofit: US Atty (patch.com)

Lansing

  • Dealing with post-tornado emotions: Therapist provides tips for Lansing residents to manage anxiety, grief (thelansingjournal.org)
  • Lansing School District 158 inducts two into therapy dog program (thelansingjournal.org)

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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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