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You won't want to miss The Impact of Economic Injustice on Democracy on the Downers Grove Patch calendar

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!)
- 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 ★
- The Impact of Economic Injustice on Democracy →
College of DuPage Culinary & Hospitality Center, Room 1020, 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn,
7:00 pm - 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 - Camerata Chicago — Mendelssohn's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' →
Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S Garfield Ave, Hinsdale
3:00 pm - Armchair Holy Land Pilgrimage →
Carmelite Spiritual Center, 8419 Bailey Rd, Darien
9:30 am - Raymond James Financial Wellness: Longevity Planning & Caregiving →
NIU Naperville Meeting and Conference Center, 1120 E Diehl Rd, Naperville
5:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Wednesday October 21
Thursday October 22
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Other local events
- The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
5:30 pm - 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 - Wake Up to Fresh Do-Rite Donuts on Chicago Marathon Sunday! Order by 2pm Saturday. →
5:30 am - After Hours Film Society Presents American Doctor →
Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave, Downers Grove
7:30 pm - 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
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
Thursday October 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Jonathan Bennett is Teaming up with Milk-Bone! —Karla Sullivan Read on Patch
- Office Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Part Time Store Associate in Downers Grove. Apply here.
- Fresh Page Home Improvement posted a job opening for Residential Roofing Sales Representative Earn $350K in Downers Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Downers Grove here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Bishop McNamara's Haven Barwegen takes first at Lisle cross country invite: Saturday's Daily Journal roundup (shawlocal.com)
Hinsdale
- Man found with loaded machine gun after being found unconscious behind wheel of car against gas pump in Waukegan (lakemchenryscanner.com)
Ok Downers Grove! 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: "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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