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Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Lake Forest to host household chemical waste collection event on October 24 (lakecountygazette.com) — Lake Forest residents can safely clear out old paint, chemicals, and batteries at a free household chemical waste collection on October 24 at the Municipal Services building on Field Drive, with appointments required. The county's solid waste agency has expanded accepted items, making this a convenient chance to handle hazardous clutter without harming the environment.
• When Coffee Talk Is Consequential: Lake Forest Preservation Symposium Poised to Present Compelling Panels, Ideas (chicagoclassicmag.com) — Lake Forest residents can dive into local history and architecture at the new Preservation Symposium running October 16–18 across Ragdale, Lake Forest College, and other in-town sites. Panels, house tours, and talks by noted experts will explore why Lake Forest's distinctive buildings and landscapes matter and how preservation shapes the community's future.
• Behind The Scenes: LFHS Homecoming Pep Rally (theforestscout.com) — Students and staff at Lake Forest High School spent weeks of early-morning meetings and behind-the-scenes coordination to pull off this year's homecoming pep rally. From choosing crowd-pleasing games to juggling band, teams, and teachers, the committee describes tough decisions, teamwork, and the satisfaction of seeing all their planning energize the school community.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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