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Be sure to catch First-Time Bannockburn Author Book Passage Reading on the Highland Park Patch calendar

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Hello Highland Park! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. β˜€οΈ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • First-Time Bannockburn Author Book Passage Reading at Secret World Books
  • Admissions Open House for Junior Kindergarten - 12th Grade at North Shore Country Day
  • FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert at Trinity Episcopal Church

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
  • Wednesday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.

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  • North Suburban YMCA Hosts First-Ever Craft Fair on November 29 β€”North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch
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Ok Highland 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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" β€” Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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