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In today's newsletter:

• Clear clutter and help neighbors at Downers Grove's Recycling Extravaganza
• Which Downers Grove runners could crash the state cross country podium?

Also on today's calendar: Great American Dog Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 95, low: 72.
• Thursday: Partly sunny with a t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Unload Unwanted Items At Recycling Extravaganza In Downers Grove (patch.com) — Downers Grove residents will soon be able to clear out clutter at Greener Grove's Recycling Extravaganza, set for Sept. 19 at the Belmont Metra station. Locals can recycle electronics, furniture, clothing, documents for shredding, and even donate food and paper goods to support FISH Pantry.
   

• Karlin Janowski, York cross country star, eyes back-to-back state titles (shawlocal.com) — Downers Grove runners are right in the mix of this fall's state cross country chase, with Downers Grove North's Macy Ermitage and Downers Grove South freshman Brynn Bartkus highlighted among top 3A contenders. The story centers on York star Karlin Janowski's bid for back-to-back state titles while surveying returning all-staters and rising talents from nearby schools. It's a good snapshot of who local fans will be cheering for in November.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Downers Grove

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• Great American Dog Show →
  Cantigny Park, 151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton
  8:00 am
Saturday September 12
• "Melodies and Memories" Show Will Bring Barbershop Champion Groups to Naperville →
  Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E Gartner Rd, Naperville
  3:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• NAMIWalks DuPage →
  St. James Farm Forest Preserve, St James Farm Forest Preserve, Warrenville
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 2
• Whose Hoot? →
  Lyman Woods & William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center, 901 31st St, Downers Grove
  9:30 am
• Fall Prevention
  Downers Grove Township 4341 Saratoga Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA
  12:30 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Meet the Candidates: DuPage County Open House & Candidate Forums on 9/9 →
  DuPage County Administration Building, Auditorium and Atrium
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• Tiny Explorers Play Group →
  Lyman Woods & William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center, 901 31st St, Downers Grove
  9:30 am
• Flower Girl Workshop: Sunflower Goodbye →
  744 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove
  6:30 pm
• Flower Girl Workshop: Sunflower Goodbye →
  744 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival →
  , Milwaukee
  9:00 am
• Fall Acting Workshop Intensive →
  LATTE Theater (Conservatory for Young Adult Creatives), 9008 Fairview Ave, Brookfield
  9:45 am
• Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival →
  Downtown Downers Grove, Downers Grove
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• For those concerned with recent hikes in electricity bills, there are multiple reasons behind it, but this one is the most recent:
  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcY-VnFoPt-/?igsi=MXRvcXdtMW5rbXlyOA== (Nextdoor Downers Grove - Hillcrest)

• TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Cleaning Associate-FT in Downers Grove. Apply here.
• Fresh Thyme Market posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Downers Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Downers Grove here.

🗞 Nearby News

Westmont

• Vision & Vibe Fest Performance Schedule (illinois.gov)
• Mosquito Treatment Scheduled Sept. 4 (illinois.gov)
• The 5 Oldest Short-Course World Records: Katie Ledecky Owns 1500 Freestyle (Women's Edition) (swimmingworldmagazine.com)

Clarendon Hills

• Jupiter Topco LLC Purchases New Position in CTS Corporation $CTS (marketbeat.com)
• Xilin Association serves the community with care and compassion (nctv17.org)
• Lisle among 155 cities tied for 128th in Illinois BBB scam reports in July (dupagepolicyjournal.com)

Lisle

• Blacksmiths, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides: Depot Days Returns To Lisle Sept. 19-20 (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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