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🌱 Patch AM: Rotary Club of Darien Drive-thru Recycling Event and 12 more events
Spotted on the Darien calendar: Godspel in Concert

Hi there, Darien! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Godspel in Concert at Lord of Life Lutheran Church
- Fall Fashion Jewlery Sale
- Armchair Holy Land Pilgrimage at Carmelite Spiritual Center
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Remaining very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 64.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 68 and low of 56 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Darien
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★ Featured events ★
- Godspel in Concert →
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 725 75th St, Darien
6:30 pm - Fall Fashion Jewlery Sale →
15W100 Plainfield Rd, Burr Ridge
10:00 am - Armchair Holy Land Pilgrimage →
Carmelite Spiritual Center, 8419 Bailey Rd, Darien
9:30 am
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Wednesday October 21
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Other local events
- Southside Fall DGS Orchestra Concert (grades 7-12)
Downers Grove South High School, 1436 Norfolk St, Downers Grove
7:00 pm - 6th Grade Fall Cross Town Concert (Orchestra)
O'Neill Middle School, 635 59th St, Downers Grove
6:00 pm - Full Throttle Performs LIVE →
Q Bar Darien, 8109 S Cass Ave., Darien
8:00 pm - Rotary Club of Darien Drive-thru Recycling Event →
St John Lutheran Church, 7214 S Cass Ave, Darien
9:00 am - Trunk or Treat →
1502 75th St, Darien
2:00 pm - Wild Oaktober →
Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, Darien
1:30 pm - Wild Oaktober Presentation →
Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd, Darien
2:00 pm - Creatures of the Night - - A Halloween Spooktakular Event →
St John Lutheran Church, 7214 S. Cass Ave, Darien, IL, 60561
7:00 pm - Halloween Party →
Darien Sportsplex, 451 Plainfield Rd, Darien
6:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Wednesday October 28
Saturday October 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Panda Express Ca&c posted a job opening for Shift Leader (P1-1360511-0) in Darien. Apply here.
- University of Chicago posted a job opening for Epic Professional Billing Analyst 2 in Willowbrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Darien here.
🗞 Nearby News
Willowbrook
- Crystal Lake Central girls flag football to play for sectional title: Saturday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com)
Woodridge
- Drag Links Market Growth to 2035 Driven by Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket Demand (indexbox.io)
- Football leads wire-to-wire in 44-7 win at Carroll (herald-review.com)
Downers Grove
- Downers Grove property transfers: Sept. 28 to Oct. 4 (shawlocal.com)
- St. Charles North graduate Tenbrock delivers a unique first (dailyherald.com)
- Rochelle grad Busky hired to lead Rochelle Community Hospital: 'It's incredibly exciting' (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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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