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🌱 Patch AM: LTHS Board Appoints New Board Member
Be sure to catch The Breakfast Club on the Homer Glen Patch calendar
What's up Homer Glen! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Homer Soccer Club leader steps into key LTHS board role
Also on today's calendar: The Breakfast Club and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
- Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
- Friday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• LTHS Board Appoints New Board Member (patch.com) — Residents connected to Homer Glen may recognize newly appointed LTHS board member Paul Lencioni, who has led the Homer Soccer Club and supported school music and facilities initiatives. Chosen from seven applicants, he was sworn in to fill a vacant Lockport Township High School Board seat and will help guide the district's future planning. 
📸 Around Homer Glen
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Homer Glen
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★ Featured events ★
- The Breakfast Club →
Central Square, 222 E 9th St, Lockport
6:30 pm - Free Yoga Classes →
Rising Lotus Healing Center - Yoga Studio, 14911 S Bell Rd, Homer Glen
8:00 am
Friday August 21
Monday August 24
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Other local events
- Plan Commission Meeting - Cancelled →
Homer Glen, IL Calendar, 14240 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen
7:00 pm - Adjudication Court Hearing →
Homer Glen, IL Calendar, 14240 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen
3:00 pm - Village Board Meeting →
Homer Glen, IL Calendar, 14240 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen
6:30 pm - Ability Awareness Committee Meeting →
Homer Glen, IL Calendar, 14240 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen
6:00 pm - 100+ Women Who Care September Meeting →
Coom's Corner Sports Grill, 1225 E 9th St, Lockport
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Tuesday September 1
Tuesday September 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
- PLC Day (Shifted to Wednesday)
Carl Sandburg High School Buildings
8:00 am - Tiny Tales (Ages 0 - 3 with caregiver)
Lemont Public Library District Lemont Public Library - Children's Activity Center
10:00 am - First day of School K-8 , Dismissal , Teacher's Institute Day PM
Lockport SD 91 MG & KG
11:30 am - DCM Wonder Club (Volunteer Opportunity)
Lemont Public Library District Lemont Public Library -
3:45 pm - DCM Wonder Clubs Tinker Team (Grades 1 - 3)
Lemont Public Library District Lemont Public Library - Children's Activity Center
4:00 pm - Baseball Game @ Plano
Lockport SD 91 Plano Middle School, 804 S Hale St, Plano, IL 60545, USA
4:30 pm - Business Meeting BOE
Lemont-Bromberek CSD 113A Lemont, IL 60439
5:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Ok Homer Glen! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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