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Happening soon: Summer Sounds on the Green on the Hoffman Estates Patch calendar
Cheers Hoffman Estates! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See what a four-bedroom on Mallard Lane just sold for
- Which Hoffman Estates hometown infielder is taking the field Tuesday?
- How a Bartlett golf outing helps feed Hoffman Estates families in need
Also on today's calendar: Arlington Squares Try Square Dancing! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
- Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Four-bedroom home sells for $590,000 in Hoffman Estates (shawlocal.com) — A four-bedroom, 2,816-square-foot home on Mallard Lane in Hoffman Estates recently sold for $590,000, offering a snapshot of current neighborhood prices. The article also lists a few other nearby sales, giving local homeowners and buyers a sense of how values are trending on Mallard Lane and Hunters Ridge. 
• Who from DuPage County area's former high school athletes will participate in games on Tuesday, Aug. 18? (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — One former Montini Catholic standout from Hoffman Estates, infielder Estevan Moreno, is among several DuPage-area products suiting up in minor league games on Tuesday night. The roundup notes his team, position, and game time, giving local fans a chance to follow a hometown player's progress alongside other suburban pros.
• 'The struggle is real': Food For Friends working to fight hunger, give hope (dailyherald.com) — Hoffman Estates residents are directly served through Fellowship Housing, one of several suburban partners working with the Food For Friends nonprofit to fight hunger. The group is seeking golfers, sponsors, and volunteers for its Sept. 15 fundraiser in Bartlett, which helps fund year-round food distributions, holiday meal bags, and clothing drives for struggling families across the region.
📸 Around Hoffman Estates
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hoffman Estates
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★ Featured events ★
- Summer Sounds on the Green →
Virginia Mary Hayter Hoffman Estates Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates
7:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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Other local events
- Public Safety
Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL, 60010
1:30 pm - Building & Zoning
Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL, 60010
3:30 pm - K/1 Curriculum Night
Lincoln Prairie School HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
6:00 pm - First Day of School (PK and Kindergarten)
Barrington CUSD 220 Barrington, IL 60010 - Eisenhower Curriculum Night
Dwight D Eisenhower JHS HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
5:30 pm - Plan Commission
Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL, 60010
7:00 pm - Architectural Control Commission
Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL, 60010
7:00 pm - Arlington Squares Try Square Dancing! →
St. Thomas of Villanova Church, 1201 E Anderson Dr, Palatine
2:00 pm - Try Square Dancing! →
Christian Church of Arlington Heights, 333 W Thomas St, Arlington Heights
7:00 pm - State Rep. Anna Moeller's Annual Senior Fair →
665 Barrington Ave, Carpentersville
10:00 am - Watercolor Event with Friends at GWC →
Grounded Wellness Center, 2353 Hassell Rd, Hoffman Estates
11:30 am
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Sunday August 23
Tuesday August 25
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
📣 Hoffman Estates Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lost Bassett Hound.
Last reported sitting is at Encore Village. She has air tag with her name and my phone number but is skittish around people. FOUND! We were able to… (Nextdoor Hoffman) - Update: Pet Reunited
Popcorn, a dog who went missing in Schaumburg, IL, has been safely reunited with their family after 9 hours, 8 minutes. Message from Owner: "She has… (Nextdoor Hoffman)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Hoffman Estates. Apply here.
- Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate (6am-10am) - Poplar Creek Crssing in Hoffman Estates. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hoffman Estates here.
🗞 Nearby News
Schaumburg
- Book Senior Care Services in Schaumburg, IL with Maureen S. from $25/hr (care.com)
- AED writes letter urging Trump, Carney to pursue fair North American trade (constructconnect.com)
- Willdan strengthens storage engineering with KCS acquisition (solarbuildermag.com)
Barrington
- Palatine police seek information 3-year anniversary of teen's deadly shooting (wgntv.com)
Palatine
- Mount Prospect homeowners cultivate their native roots (dailyherald.com)
Ok Hoffman Estates! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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