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🌱 Patch AM: DCG Sprouts - Flower Power - Growing, Arranging and Preserving Cut Flowers and 14 more events
Also, don't miss 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor on the Darien Patch calendar
Cheers Darien! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor at The Morton Arboretum
- DCG Sprouts - Flower Power - Growing, Arranging and Preserving Cut Flowers at St. John Lutheran Church, 7214 Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561
- First Day of School for Students Grades K-8 at Downers Grove GSD 58
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
📸 Around Darien
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Darien
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★ Featured events ★
- 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor →
The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle
5:00 pm
Sunday September 13
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Other local events
- DCG Sprouts - Flower Power - Growing, Arranging and Preserving Cut Flowers →
St. John Lutheran Church, 7214 Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561
6:00 pm - First Day of School for Students Grades K-8
Downers Grove GSD 58 Downers Grove, IL 60516 - Back to school BASH →
Darien Park District, 7301 Fairview Ave, Darien
5:30 pm - Darien's Summer Concert Series →
Darien Community Park, 7100 Clarendon Hills Rd, Darien
6:00 pm - PreK Students First Day
Downers Grove GSD 58 Downers Grove, IL 60516 - Hillcrest Fest
Hillcrest Elem School Downers Grove, IL 60516
5:00 pm - Darien Woman's Club Welcomes New Members for the 2026-2027 Club Year →
6:30 pm - Darien Woman's Club Meeting →
Alpine Banquets, 8230 S Cass Ave, Darien
6:30 pm - "Melodies and Memories" Show Will Bring Barbershop Champion Groups to Naperville →
Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E Gartner Rd, Naperville
3:00 pm - NAMIWalks DuPage →
St. James Farm Forest Preserve, St James Farm Forest Preserve, Warrenville
9:00 am - Three Things You Can Do in Your Backyard for Birds →
St. John Lutheran Church (7214 Cass Avenue, Darien, Il 60561)
6:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Wednesday September 2
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Attention Hamburger Purists!!
If you're like me you love the meaty flavor of a good hamburger. Some lettuce , tomato or onion can enhance that flavor - but cheese??? Not for me!!… (Nextdoor Darien Devonshire)
- Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Willowbrook. Apply here.
- Thorntons LLC posted a job opening for Clean Team Member in Woodridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Darien here.
🗞 Nearby News
Burr Ridge
- No Property Tax? Burr Ridge Eyes Joining Small Club (patch.com)
- Burr Ridge Forgiveness Sought Again For Unpermitted Work (patch.com)
Westmont
- Busy Schedule Set for U.S. World Short Course Championships Trials (Event Schedule/Time Standards) (swimmingworldmagazine.com)
Downers Grove
- Downers Grove Park District receives $3,500 ComEd grant for Lyman Woods (shawlocal.com)
- What's new in District 58? Here's a summary of the big changes ahead for the new school year (shawlocal.com)
Ok Darien! 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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