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🌱 Patch AM: Fenwick High School Open House and 8 more events
Make time for Mary Cassatt: After Impressionism on the Forest Park Patch calendar

Hello again Forest Park! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Mary Cassatt: After Impressionism at The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association
- Democracy Doesn't Defend Itself at The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association
- Free Downsizing Seminar at Oak Park Public Library - Maze Branch
... and check out 9 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 50 degrees.
- Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 55.
- Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
📸 Around Forest Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Forest Park
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★ Featured events ★
- Mary Cassatt: After Impressionism →
The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, 178 Forest Ave, Oak Park
1:15 pm - Democracy Doesn't Defend Itself →
The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, 178 Forest Ave, Oak Park
9:30 am - Free Downsizing Seminar →
Oak Park Public Library - Maze Branch, 845 Gunderson Ave, Oak Park
10:30 am
Monday October 5
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Great Glow-in-the-Dark Dino Bones Art Class →
7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park
4:00 pm - One on One Tech Help →
7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park
10:30 am - Make Your Own Halloween Snack Box →
7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park
5:00 pm - Forest Park Board of Health →
7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park
7:00 pm - Chair Yoga →
7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park
12:00 pm - Babybugs Storytime →
7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park
11:00 am - Northstar Support Hours →
7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park
11:00 am - Afterhours at the Roos →
Forest Park IL
7:00 pm - Fenwick High School Open House →
Fenwick High School, 505 Washington Blvd, Oak Park
12:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Sunday October 25
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- Cathy Yanda | Baird & Warner | Oak Park & River Forest — (773) 315-7005
- British International School of Chicago, South Loop — (773) 599-2472
- Oak Park Conservatory — (708) 725-2400
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi everyone are there any people near forest park that would like to hang out
Like going to the movies go eat dinner go for drinks at a bar. (Nextdoor Forest Park on Madison)
- Trinity Health posted a job opening for Service Rep Call Center Cardiology Maywood in Maywood. Apply here.
- Chuck E. Cheese posted a job opening for Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member in Melrose Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forest Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Oak Park
- Senator Tammy Duckworth introduces S. 5545: Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2026 (quiverquant.com)
Broadview
- ICE Protesters Sue Pro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson For Defamation Over 'Terrorist' Claims (foreignpolicyjournal.com)
Chicago
- Off-Duty Cop Shoots Pedestrian Twice, Fires At Group After Altercation: Chicago Police (patch.com)
Ok Forest 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: "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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