🌱 Patch AM: 'Bigger Picture Worth Considering' By Investing In A New Central Middle School: OPINION

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In today's newsletter:

• Evergreen Park parent urges long-term view on new Central Middle School

Also on today's calendar: Germazing Parking Lot Pop-Up!! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Bigger Picture Worth Considering' By Investing In A New Central Middle School: OPINION (patch.com) — An Evergreen Park parent urges neighbors to support investing in a new Central Middle School, even though her own children may not directly benefit. She argues that strong, modern schools help attract families, strengthen neighborhoods, and shape the village's long‑term future. The letter emphasizes looking beyond immediate tax concerns to consider what kind of Evergreen Park community residents want to leave for the next generation.
   

📸 Around Evergreen Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Evergreen Park

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Germazing Parking Lot Pop-Up!! →
  St. Germaine School, 9735 S Kolin Ave, Oak Lawn
  9:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Fall Family Fest →
  Harold L. Richards High School, 10601 S Central Ave, Oak Lawn
  3:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• 30th Annual Dutch Festival →
  Elim Christian Services, 13020 Central Ave, Crestwood
  7:30 am

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• Intro to Northstar Digital Literacy →
  9400 S Troy Ave, Evergreen Park
  10:00 am
• Strength & Flexibility Class →
  9400 S Troy Ave, Evergreen Park
  11:00 am
• Scrabble →
  Evergreen Park, IL Calendar, 3450 W. 97th Street, Evergreen Park
  2:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• "Memories To Go" →
  Yukich Fields, 89th Kedzie Ave
  9:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Sunday Concert: Acoustic Guitar →
  2:30 pm
• Sunday Concert: Acoustic Guitar →
  9400 S Troy Ave, Evergreen Park
  2:30 pm
Monday September 14
• WITS Workout →
  9400 S Troy Ave, Evergreen Park
  10:00 am
• Tech Help Drop-In →
  9400 S Troy Ave, Evergreen Park
  1:30 pm
• Cookbook Club Reads Midwestern Food: A Chef's Guide to the Surprising History of a Great American Cu →
  9400 S Troy Ave, Evergreen Park
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Walmart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Evergreen Park. Apply here.
• Government Jobs posted a job opening for Library Circulation Aide - Student Employment in Chicago. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Evergreen Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oak Lawn

• School administrators earned 37.8% higher than teachers in Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 in 2024-25 (southcooknews.com)
• Ryan lauds grant given to Children's Museum (beverlyreview.net)

Burbank

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week Of September 7 (patch.com)

Palos Hills

• Monument Dedication, Moments Of Silence, First Responder Events Planned For 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 In Palos (patch.com)

Ok Evergreen Park! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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