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🌱 Patch AM: How a Grayslake swimmer led UW–Oshkosh in a tough loss
And on the Grayslake Patch calendar - Managed Mischief - Trivia Night Concerning the Boy Wizard
Hello Grayslake! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Grayslake swimmer led UW–Oshkosh in a tough loss
Also on today's calendar: Managed Mischief - Trivia Night Concerning the Boy Wizard and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
- Wednesday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Titans Fall to Blugolds Despite Four First-Place Finishes (uwoshkoshtitans.com) — A University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh swimmer from Grayslake, competing for Grayslake Central, grabbed two individual wins and a relay highlight in a dual meet against UW–Eau Claire. Despite her strong backstroke and medley performances, the Titans fell 242-48 but will look to rebound at an upcoming invitational in Minnesota. 
📸 Around Grayslake
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grayslake
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★ Featured events ★
- Managed Mischief - Trivia Night Concerning the Boy Wizard →
Emil's Tavern on Center, 161 Center St, Grayslake
7:00 pm - LCSO presents Charlie Brown Jazz Combo Live in Hawthorn Woods →
2 Lagoon Dr, Hawthorn Woods
5:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- University Fair →
Location 1200 University Center Drive Grayslake, IL 60030 1200 University Center Drive Grayslake IL 60030, 1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake - PMP Certification Bootcamp | 4 Days to Get Certified in Grayslake, IL →
100 N Atkinson Rd, 100 North Atkinson Road, Grayslake
9:00 am - Bug Bytes →
Lake County Extension Office 100 S US Hwy 45 Grayslake, IL 60030
5:00 pm - Harper College Women's Volleyball at Lake County - DII - Region 4 →
Physical Education Center, Grayslake
6:00 pm - The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns! →
Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
10:00 am - Fall 2026 Grayslake Farmers Market →
North Whitney Street & Center Street, Grayslake
10:00 am - Trick or Treat Trail →
814 Hart Rd, Round Lake
3:00 pm - The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns! →
Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
10:00 am - Misunderstood Creatures →
Lake County Extension Office 100 S US Hwy 45 Grayslake, IL
5:00 pm - Day of the Dead 5K →
2004 Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach
9:00 am
Tuesday October 13
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Tuesday October 20
Saturday October 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hummingbirds left on Sunday.
Sad. I really miss the buzzing around, chasing one another. I would stand on my deck among the potted plants and they would get a few feet away from… (Nextdoor Arbor Vista) - I know I have seen the subject on Nextdoor before, but I can't remember what the conclusion was.
I am interested in a water filtering system and water softener for my home. Firstly are we "allowed" to do this and if so any recommendations? Thank… (Nextdoor Saddlebrook Farms)
- Panda Express Ca&c posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1357609-8) in Round Lake. Apply here.
- U.S. Bancorp posted a job opening for Bilingual Relationship Banker I - Spanish & English - Round Lake Beach Meijer in Round Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grayslake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Round Lake
- Alleged drunk and high driver flees after slamming into car with 3 kids inside, sending them to hospital in Libertyville (lakemchenryscanner.com)
- Football roundup: Stevenson, Elk Grove, Lakes, Carmel each collect third win of season (dailyherald.com)
Libertyville
- Urethral Balloon Catheters Market To 2035: Aging Demographics and Urological Care Demand Drive Growth (indexbox.io)
- Football Recap: Zion-Benton Gets Past Mundelein (maxpreps.com)
Ok Grayslake! 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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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