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Spotted on the Deerfield calendar: ReHOME Estate Sale in Highland Park

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Cheers Deerfield! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Deerfield plans to better support seniors living with dementia
  • Can Louie Shaffer spark a turnaround season for Deerfield football?

Also on today's calendar: ReHOME Estate Sale in Highland Park and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Deerfield Urged To Step Up Dementia-Friendly Efforts As Population Ages (patch.com) — Village leaders in Deerfield are partnering with Lake County Partners in Aging to expand dementia-friendly programs, training, and social support for older residents who want to stay in their homes. At the same meeting, trustees approved emergency spending for July storm tree cleanup and a key wastewater pump replacement, highlighting how aging infrastructure and more severe weather are shaping local priorities.
   

• Louie Shaffer isn't the only Deerfield player 'focused on changing things around.' But it starts with him. (chicagotribune.com) — Deerfield senior linebacker and slotback Louie Shaffer is emerging as a key leader as the Warriors try to rebound from last season's one-win campaign. After missing 2024 with a broken collarbone, he used time in the press box to sharpen his football IQ and now returns as a captain determined to help turn the program around.
   

📸 Around Deerfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Deerfield

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Other local events
    Tuesday August 25
  • Plan Commission Meeting →
    Deerfield, IL Calendar, 850 Waukegan Road 2nd Floor, Franz Council Chambers, Deerfield
    9:00 am
  • Early Learners Connects Night (Open House)
    Deerfield Public Schools 517 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield , IL 60015
    5:00 pm
  • South Park Connects Night (Open House)
    Deerfield Public Schools 517 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield , IL 60015
    5:00 pm
  • South Park Connects
    South Park Elem School Deerfield, IL 60015
    5:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 26
  • Walden Connects Night (Open House)
    Deerfield Public Schools 517 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield , IL 60015
    5:00 pm
  • Wilmot Connects Night (Open House)
    Deerfield Public Schools 517 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield , IL 60015
    5:00 pm
    • Thursday August 27
  • Deerfield High School Open House
    Deerfield Public Schools 517 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield , IL 60015
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday August 29
  • Nominees sought for Maureen Wener Public Service Award →
    Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield
    9:00 am
    • Sunday August 30
  • Snow in Summer! →
    Congregation B'nai Tikvah, 1558 Wilmot Rd, Deerfield
    10:00 am
    • Friday September 4
  • Wondrous Strange, paintings by Beth Shadur →
    Space 900, 816 Dempster St, Evanston
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • North Suburban YMCA holds its 6th Annual Community Strong Golf Event —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch
  • Please be cautious when you see these types of posts here on Nextdoor.
    They're often called "Pig butchering scams" A pig butchering scam is a long-term fraud where criminals build fake online relationships with… (Nextdoor Deerfield)
  • LOGS Legal Group LLP posted a job opening for Legal Assistant - Office of General Counsel in Deerfield. Apply here.
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Kitchen Crew Opener in Deerfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Deerfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Highland Park

  • Highland Park To Host 43rd Port Clinton Art Festival Over Labor Day Weekend (patch.com)
  • How one American couple ditched their lawn and created a wildlife haven – and you could too (allusanewshub.com)
  • Alleged drunk driver crashes SUV completely through commercial building in Highland Park (lakemchenryscanner.com)

Northbrook

  • North Suburban YMCA holds its 6th Annual Community Strong Golf Event (patch.com)

Lake Forest

  • Lake Forest Invites Residents To Coffee In The Park With Aldermen (patch.com)

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-- 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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