Community Corner
🌱 See how Highwood’s new rooftop mural is reshaping 28 Mile.
Coming up on the Highwood Patch calendar: Aitz Hayim High Holiday services
Greetings Highwood! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Highwood's new rooftop mural is reshaping 28 Mile.
- What Highwood diners can expect when Avec opens October 29.
- When Job Center counselors are coming to Highwood Library next.
Also on today's calendar: Aitz Hayim High Holiday services and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Clouds breaking; less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 65.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Dream Continues: Anna Murphy's new Highwood mural helps fill void after 'I Dream in Blue' coverup (therecordnorthshore.org) — Highwood now has a new rooftop mural, "Dreaming of You," at 28 Mile Distilling Company, created to help fill the void left after the beloved "I Dream in Blue" was covered earlier this year. The artwork, designed for longevity, invites residents to gather, take photos, and enjoy a renewed public art presence right in town. 
• Avec to open new restaurant in Highwood on October 29 (lakecountygazette.com) — A new Avec restaurant is set to open in Highwood on October 29, adding another option to the city's growing dining scene. City officials are encouraging residents to welcome the team and follow the city's news page for more details on the menu, hours, and opening plans as they're announced.
• Job Center of Lake County tries to lay groundwork for careers: 'I wanted to serve people' (chicagotribune.com) — Residents can access Job Center of Lake County career counseling right at the Highwood Library and Community Center during its rotating "Job Center on the Move" visits. Counselors help with resumes, training options, and funding for internships, especially for people changing careers or reentering the workforce after setbacks, aiming to make job searches more accessible for Highwood and nearby communities.
📸 Around Highwood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Highwood
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★ Featured events ★
- Aitz Hayim High Holiday services →
Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park
6:00 pm - High Holidays In-person and on Zoom →
Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park
6:00 pm
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- Sunday Funday →
28 Mile Distilling Co., 454 Sheridan Rd, Highwood
4:20 pm - Music at the Fort: Quintet ZaRiah →
MYAC Center, 878 Lyster Rd, Highwood
6:00 pm - Committee of the Whole →
Council Chambers, 17 Highwood Avenue, Highwood
6:00 pm - Council Meeting →
Council Chambers, 17 Highwood Avenue, Highwood
7:30 pm - Sunday Funday →
28 Mile Distilling Co., 454 Sheridan Rd, Highwood
4:20 pm - Lake County Fall Boat Show →
Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
10:00 am - HWDPL Reading Night →
Highwood Public Library & Community Center, 102 Highwood Ave, Highwood
4:00 pm - The Art of Living Well - The Wellness Bathroom Edition - →
ABLAZE Design Group, 259 Waukegan Avenue, Highwood
Sunday September 13
Tuesday September 15
Sunday September 20
Saturday September 26
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
📣 Highwood Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Deerfield Park District - Patty Turner Center Council Meeting →
836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield
9:00 am - jBaby Little Story Steppers →
Congregation BJBE Early Childhood at the Chava Center, 1201 Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield
9:30 am - jBaby| Infant Playgroup, Sept. 3 - Oct. 8 | Deerfield →
Rootz, 7 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield
10:00 am - Learn About Senior Services from the Aging and Disability Resource Network →
Lake Forest IL
10:00 am
Thursday September 10
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- YogaSix Highland Park — (847) 868-1396
- Available rental spaces for your next event at Trinity Church — (847) 432-6653
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Caring Transitions posted a job opening for Move Team Member in Wheeling. Apply here.
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Wilmette. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Highwood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Highland Park
- Thieves Steal $21 From Hospital Patient: Highland Park Crime Blotter (patch.com)
Lake Forest
- Road America Return for Ferrari Challenge (sportscar365.com)
Northbrook
- Northbrook Art Studio To Celebrate Ribbon Cutting With International Dot Day (patch.com)
Ok Highwood! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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