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🌱 Patch AM: Scarecrow Fest and 7 more events
And on the Highland Park Patch calendar - Alpha

Good morning Highland Park! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Alpha at Christ Our Hope Parish (Immaculate Conception)
- Lake County Fall Boat Show at Lake County Fairgrounds
- An Evening of Insight Promised at the GPF Foundation's Ninth Annual Event at Northmoor Country Club
... and check out 10 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Breezy with a stray shower, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.
- Tuesday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., temps: high: 62, low: 55.
- Wednesday: Cloudy and cool, with a high of 62 and low of 57 degrees.
📸 Around Highland Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Highland Park
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★ Featured events ★
- Alpha →
Christ Our Hope Parish (Immaculate Conception), 726 Deerfield Rd, Highland Park
6:30 pm - Lake County Fall Boat Show →
Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
10:00 am - An Evening of Insight Promised at the GPF Foundation's Ninth Annual Event →
Northmoor Country Club, 820 Edgewood Rd, Highland Park
6:00 pm - Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: AI Course →
Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
6:00 pm - Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Music Performance Course →
Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
6:30 pm
Tuesday September 22
Saturday September 26
Thursday October 1
Thursday October 15
Monday October 19
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Other local events
- Scarecrow Fest →
Port Clinton Square, 600-601 Central Ave, Highland Park
4:00 pm - Port Clinton Concert Series: Scarecrow Fest →
Port Clinton Square, 600-601 Central Ave, Highland Park
6:00 pm - Gather for Good →
Binny's Beverage Depot - Highland Park, 153 Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park
6:03 pm - Serve Up Hope: an evening of community, connection, generosity, and hope. →
DINX Social Club, 1931 Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park
7:00 pm - Stand-Up Comedy @ Zuzu's Highland Park →
Madame Zuzu's, 1876 1st St, Highland Park
7:30 pm - Oktoberfest →
Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Ave, Highland Park
4:00 pm - Sofar Sounds: Live Music Night in Highland Park →
Yana's Speakeasy, 465 Roger Williams Ave, Highland Park
7:30 pm - Stews & Brews →
Port Clinton Square, 600-601 Central Ave, Highland Park
4:00 pm
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Get the Scoop with "The Front Page" at Northlight Theatre —Mira Temkin Read on Patch
- NSYMCA Launches Youth and Teen Athletic Performance Training Program for 2026 and 2027 Season —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch
- North Suburban YMCA Invites the Community to Its Annual Trunk or Treat on October 18 —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch
- Jekyll & Hyde: An Electrifying, Gothic Musical Comes to Life —Mira Temkin Read on Patch
- Compass Group posted a job opening for Line Cook - Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe. Apply here.
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Lincolnshire. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Highland Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lake Forest
- Cal Poly Men's and Women's Golf Open Season Up North (mustangnews.net)
- State settles infant formula contamination lawsuit, more Health Headlines (gjsentinel.com)
Lincolnshire
- 15858 W Marie Ave Apt 1D, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 (redfin.com)
- Midterm elections bring wave of referendums to suburban voters (dailyherald.com)
- 18.5% of Adlai E. Stevenson graduates who attended Illinois community colleges took remedial courses in 2024-25 (lakecountygazette.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: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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