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🌱 ACORN TO OAK STUDIOS PRESENTS FRESH OFF THE EASEL - Gallery Show and Fundraiser and 9 more events

Hometown, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Hometown! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Garage Sale From everything Vintage to Designer
  • Troop 481 Scout Hosts Pet Supply Collection benefiting NAWS of Mokena at Burbank Park District Fusion Recplex -Fitness, Recreation, and Rentals
  • Toddler Time at Evergreen Park Public Library

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross a fish and an elephant? 🤔 (Answer below!)


☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Illinois election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Vote by mail or absentee | Early voting.


Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 68, low: 49.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.

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Other local events
    Tuesday October 20
  • Toddler Time
    Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park
    9:30 am
  • LEGO® at the Library
    Scottsdale Branch Library, 4101 West 79th Street, Chicago
    5:00 pm
  • Stamp the Solar System
    Scottsdale Branch Library, 4101 West 79th Street, Chicago
    6:00 pm
  • Make a Monster Bookmark!
    Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park
    6:30 pm
  • Yak & Yarn Hangout
    Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park
    6:30 pm
  • Your Spending and Savings Plan
    Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park
    6:30 pm
  • Wednesday October 21
  • Toddler Time
    Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park
    9:30 am
  • English Conversation Group/Grupo de conversación en inglés
    Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park
    10:00 am
  • Medicare and ACA Enrollment Assistance
    Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park
    10:00 am
  • Friday November 6
  • ACORN TO OAK STUDIOS PRESENTS FRESH OFF THE EASEL - Gallery Show and Fundraiser →
    9411 S 51st Ave, Oak Lawn, IL, 60453, North Wing
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Beauty Advisor - Sephora in Oak Lawn. Apply here.
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Evergreen Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hometown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oak Lawn

  • 9661 S Karlov Ave #102, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (redfin.com)
  • Why Five? A Cook County Suburb Opens the Door to Home-Based FFLs, Then Puts a Ceiling on It (usacarry.com)
  • Life Insurance for Young Families: Oak Lawn, IL Expert Shares Planning Tips (middletownlifemagazine.com)

Evergreen Park

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Ok Hometown! 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: "What do you get when you cross a fish and an elephant?" — Swimming trunks! (Thank you Kristina F. for sending it in!)
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