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🌱 Patch AM: The Kid Officer and 9 more events
Be sure to catch First-Time Bannockburn Author Book Passage Reading on the Highland Park Patch calendar

Hello Highland Park! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
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? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- 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.
📸 Around Highland Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Highland Park
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★ Featured events ★
- First-Time Bannockburn Author Book Passage Reading →
Secret World Books, 1774 2nd St, Highland Park
2:00 pm - Admissions Open House for Junior Kindergarten - 12th Grade →
North Shore Country Day, 310 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka
1:00 pm - FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert →
Trinity Episcopal Church, 425 Laurel Ave, Highland Park
3:00 pm - No Shame On U Annual Event 2026: Where Connection Begins: Better Together →
Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago North Shore (Skokie) by IHG, 5300 West Touhy Avenue, Skokie
7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Sunday November 1
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Other local events
- The Kid Officer →
Wayfarer Theater, 1850 2nd St, Highland Park
6:00 pm - Spill Sessions - Who Owns History? →
Disotto, 310 Green Bay Rd, Highwood
6:00 pm - HPHS Music Showcase Concert 2026 →
Highland Park High School, 433 Vine Ave, Highland Park
7:00 pm - Dance for Joy: A Free Class for Breast Cancer Survivors →
505 Laurel Ave, Highland Park
11:00 am - Russian Masters →
Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park
3:00 pm - Public Caucus Town Meeting →
Riverwoods Village Hall, 300 Portwine Rd, Riverwoods
1:00 pm - ENAZ Presents Fall Fashion Redefined →
Upside Events, Downtown Highland Park
5:00 pm - Sanctuary Sounds: Masterworks for the Spirit Inaugural Concert →
Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 330 Laurel Ave, Highland Park
2:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Monday October 19
Wednesday October 21
Saturday October 24
📣 Highland Park Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Highland Park PatchAM possible:
- YogaSix Highland Park — (847) 868-1396
- Trinity Episcopal — (847) 432-6653
- Christine Altieri - State Farm Insurance Agent — 8474593373
- Christine Altieri - State Farm Insurance Agent — 8474593373
- North Shore School of Dance — (847) 432-2060
- Auntie Anne's & Cinnabon Northbrook — (224) 723-5799
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- North Suburban YMCA Hosts First-Ever Craft Fair on November 29 —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch
- Ulta Beauty posted a job opening for Seasonal Beauty Advisor in Highland Park. Apply here.
- The Arbor Company posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Highland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Highland Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Deerfield
- End of an Era: Haynes, The Dump closing all stores after 128 years (foxrichmond.com)
- Biblioracle: Claire Carusillo's 'The Responsible Party' is brilliant, laugh-out-loud funny (chicagotribune.com)
- IV Bags Market To 2035: Aging Demographics and Home Care Fuel Steady Growth (indexbox.io)
Lake Forest
- When Coffee Talk Is Consequential: Lake Forest Preservation Symposium Poised to Present Compelling Panels, Ideas (chicagoclassicmag.com)
Arlington Heights
- Man Repeatedly Stabbed Acquaintance, Tried To Hit Victim With Car: Arlington Heights Police (patch.com)
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?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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