🌱 Patch AM: Why Crystal Lake’s 24-hour Country Donuts made a statewide best list.

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Crystal Lake's 24-hour Country Donuts made a statewide best list.

Also on today's calendar: Fall Harvest Fest-Trunk or Treat hosted by Springbrook and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.
• Tuesday: Sunny and breezy, temps: high: 69, low: 53.
• Wednesday: High clouds and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 Old-School Illinois Donut Shops Worth Getting Up Before Sunrise To Drive To (newsbreak.com) — Crystal Lake's own Country Donuts earns a spotlight among Illinois' classic donut shops, praised for its 24-hour schedule, freshly made glazed donuts, and nostalgic counter service on West Virginia Street. The roundup encourages road trips statewide, but makes clear why McHenry County regulars brag about this long-running local favorite and its late-night and weekend appeal.
   

📸 Around Crystal Lake

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Crystal Lake

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Fall Harvest Fest-Trunk or Treat hosted by Springbrook →
  Springbrook Community Church, 10115 Algonquin Rd, Huntley
  2:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet →
  1521 S. Linn White Dr., Northerly Island, Chicago, IL 60605,
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Chow & Meow at McAlister's Deli →
  Crystal Lake IL
  10:30 am
• RCSA Town Hall: A Community Conversation →
  Crystal Lake IL
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• Help TLC Collect Native Seed for Restoration →
  Wolf Oak Woods, 9100 IL-120, Bull Valley
  4:00 pm
Friday October 9
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  5:30 pm
• Lucy's Comedy →
  Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N Williams St, Crystal Lake
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Greenroom Improv →
  Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N Williams St, Crystal Lake
  7:00 pm
Monday October 12
• An Evening with David Sedaris →
  Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N Williams St, Crystal Lake
  7:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Jagged Little Pill: A Tribute to Alanis Morrisette →
  Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N Williams St, Crystal Lake
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Clay Jenkinson is Thomas Jefferson →
  Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N Williams St, Crystal Lake
  1:00 pm
• Clay Jenkinson is Thomas Jefferson →
  Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N Williams St, Crystal Lake
  1:00 pm

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• Crystal Lake Christian Church — (815) 459-9350
• Springbrook Community Church — (224) 569-3300

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chuck E. Cheese posted a job opening for Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member in Crystal Lake. Apply here.
• Sam's Club posted a job opening for O/N Merchandising Lead in Crystal Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crystal Lake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Algonquin

• Vikings, Fighting Bees in conference football action this weekend; Augie at No. 1 NCC (bnd.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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