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Hello Downers Grove! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• The Impact of Economic Injustice on Democracy at College of DuPage Culinary & Hospitality Center, Room 1020, 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn
• The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet at 1521 S. Linn White Dr., Northerly Island, Chicago, IL 60605
• Camerata Chicago — Mendelssohn's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' at Armerding Concert Hall

... and check out 11 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.
• Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 54.
• Wednesday: Sunny and pleasantly warm, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Downers Grove

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 7
• The Impact of Economic Injustice on Democracy →
  College of DuPage Culinary & Hospitality Center, Room 1020, 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn,
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet →
  1521 S. Linn White Dr., Northerly Island, Chicago, IL 60605,
  11:00 am
• Camerata Chicago — Mendelssohn's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' →
  Armerding Concert Hall, 520 Kenilworth Ave, Wheaton
  3:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Camerata Chicago — Mendelssohn's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' →
  Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave, Hinsdale
  3:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
• Armchair Holy Land Pilgrimage →
  Carmelite Spiritual Center, 8419 Bailey Rd, Darien
  9:30 am
Thursday October 22
• Raymond James Financial Wellness: Longevity Planning & Caregiving →
  NIU Naperville Meeting and Conference Center, 1120 E Diehl Rd, Naperville
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Oaktober →
  Lyman Woods & William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center, 901 31st St, Downers Grove
  9:30 am
• Poisoned!...Murder in Downers Grove →
  935 Maple Ave, Downers Grove
  10:00 am
• Flex Your Voting Muscles →
  Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St, Downers Grove
  10:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Wake Up to Fresh Do-Rite Donuts on Chicago Marathon Sunday! Order by 2pm Saturday. →
  5:30 am
Monday October 12
• After Hours Film Society Presents American Doctor →
  Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave, Downers Grove
  7:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• Flower Girl Workshop: Sophisticated Witch →
  744 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove
  6:30 pm
• Behind the Ballot: Election and Voter Data Security →
  Glen Ellyn Historical Society, 800 N Main St, Glen Ellyn
  7:00 pm

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• Man found with loaded machine gun after being found unconscious behind wheel of car against gas pump in Waukegan (lakemchenryscanner.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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