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🌱 Patch AM: A Junior Grand Prix skater is balancing big jumps and Des Plaines classes

Be sure to catch Ravi Baichwal Q&A and Brunch on the Des Plaines Patch calendar

Tuesday August 18th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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In today's newsletter:

  • A Junior Grand Prix skater is balancing big jumps and Des Plaines classes
  • Des Plaines will be Fran Young's final resting place at All Saints.

Also on today's calendar: Ravi Baichwal Q&A and Brunch and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunshine with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Baylen Taich and Nikolai Apter to make Junior Grand Prix debut in China (figureskatersonline.com) β€” Rising U.S. pairs skater Nikolai Apter is about to start his freshman year at Oakton Community College in Des Plaines while preparing with partner Baylen Taich for their Junior Grand Prix debut in Xi'an, China. The duo reflects on a strong first season, coaching from Olympic medalists, and plans to add more difficult elements as they chase bigger international results.
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β€’ Memorial Tribute Established Honoring Floral Industry Supporter Frances Young (perishablenews.com) β€” Des Plaines is the final resting place for Frances "Fran" Young, who will be laid to rest beside her husband at All Saints Mausoleum after funeral services in Arizona. The longtime supporter of the floral industry is being honored through a new American Floral Endowment memorial tribute, with donations invited to continue her legacy of generosity and service.
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Other local events
    Wednesday August 19
  • Yearbook Pictures
    Maine West High School Auditorium
    7:30 am
  • Summer Music Program Ends
    East Maine School District 63 8955 Greenwood Avenue, Niles
    8:00 am
  • Girls Golf vs Niles West
    Maine West High School Salt Creek Golf Club, 1051 N Prospect Ave Site A, Wood Dale, IL
    4:00 pm
  • Live at the Lake
    Ccsd 62 Central Park, 1555 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
    6:00 pm
  • Thursday August 20
  • 10 Month Schools: Institute Day
    Ccsd 62 Des Plaines, IL 60016
  • Yearbook Pictures β†’
    Maine West High School Auditorium
    7:30 am
  • Boys Golf vs Lane Tech
    Maine West High School Chick Evans Golf Course, 6145 Golf Rd, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    4:00 pm
  • Girls Golf vs Regina Dominican
    Maine West High School Salt Creek Golf Club, 1051 N Prospect Ave Site A, Wood Dale, IL
    4:00 pm
  • Saturday August 29
  • Election Protection! β†’
    Elk Grove Village Public Library, 1001 Wellington Ave, Elk Grove Village
    1:00 pm

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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • Ike Sneak Peek
    Prospect Heights SD 23 Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School, 1 N Schoenbeck Rd, Mt Pr
    7:00 am
  • Niles Morning Networking - Grant Writing for Non Profits
    Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry Niles-Maine District Library
    7:30 am
  • Yearbook Pictures
    Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plains, IL 60018
    7:30 am
  • Ross/Sullivan Sneak Peek
    Prospect Heights SD 23 Prospect Heights, IL 60070
    7:45 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wheeling Township Highlights Services for Senior Citizens β€”St. Steven PR Read on Patch
  • Looking for home cleaning services.
    Does anyone use someone regularly to deep clean? Des Plaines (Nextdoor Craig Manor)
  • Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for Best Western at O'Hare - Housekeeper in Des Plaines. Apply here.
  • Rivers Casino posted a job opening for Barista Cashier (Full Time) in Des Plaines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Des Plaines here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

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  • With Shortages Expected, Mount Prospect Taps New Vendor For Road Salt (journal-topics.com)
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  • Palatine Police Seek Information About a Wanted Suspect on the Three-Year Anniversary of a 2023 Homicide (arlingtoncardinal.com)

Park Ridge

  • ICE pitches legal insurance to help shield local officers who make immigration arrests (adn.com)
  • Maridea Wealth Management Acquires Park Ridge Financial, Expanding More In Chicago (pulse2.com)
  • Peter G. Malone, former alderman, grandson of early mayor, dies (chicagotribune.com)

Skokie

  • 78-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In Skokie (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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