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π± Patch AM: Hook, Line, and Thinkers and 10 more events
Spotted on the Homewood calendar: Rising Readers

Morning Homewood! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Rising Readers at Homewood Public Library
- Hook, Line, and Thinkers
- Once Upon a Writing Prompt at Homewood Public Library
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
- Wednesday: Cooler with a passing shower, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Homewood
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★ Featured events ★
- Rising Readers →
Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, Homewood
10:30 am
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
- Hook, Line, and Thinkers →
17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
6:30 am - Once Upon a Writing Prompt →
Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
3:00 pm - Ghost Craft →
Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
6:30 pm - Diary of a Wimpy Kid BINGO →
Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, Homewood
4:00 pm - Diary of a Wimpy Kid BINGO →
Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
4:00 pm - Make It Take It Tuesday →
Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, Homewood
5:00 pm - South Cook County Parent Listening Sessions →
Beyond the Book, A Literary Experience, 18063 Dixie Highway, Homewood
6:00 pm - Pumpkin Painting and Popcorn →
17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
1:00 pm - I AM ZEMRAH - Here's To Life Concert 9 →
South Suburban College, 15800 State St, South Holland
7:00 pm - CSC'S Annual Pink-a-Boo Walk of Hope | No One Faces Cancer Alone →
Richard D Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Ave, Homewood
8:00 am - Cards, Coloring, and Caring →
Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
9:00 am
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Monday October 19
📣 Homewood Shout Outs!
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- Step-by-Step: The Spa for Your Mind — (708) 800-1138
- Beyond the Book, A Literary Experience — (708) 701-3653
- Orland Painting and Decorating Service LLC — (708) 415-2290
- Crumbl Tinley Park — (708) 407-9446
- Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois — (312) 207-5290
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- what's already here —Liz Smith Read on Patch
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(09169)- 2141 183rd st in Homewood. Apply here.
- Five Guys posted a job opening for Shift Manager - 4083 in Homewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homewood here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Illinois Wesleyan women's tennis downs Carroll 4-3 (herald-review.com)
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- Suspects In Verizon Store Armed Robbery In Custody: New Lenox PD (patch.com)
Ok Homewood! 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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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