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🌱 Patch AM: 5,000 Hand-Carved Pumpkins To Light Up Lake Zurich This October
Also, don't miss Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore on the Lake Zurich Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Thousands of glowing pumpkins will transform Lake Zurich this October
- How District 10 candidates say they'll tackle taxes and data center debate
Also on today's calendar: Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.
- Wednesday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 71, low: 66.
- Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 5,000 Hand-Carved Pumpkins To Light Up Lake Zurich This October (patch.com) — Lake Zurich families can look forward to Jack O'Lantern World returning Oct. 1 through Nov. 1, featuring a three-quarter-mile trail of more than 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins. The Lake Zurich-based event offers giant inflatables, daytime pumpkin patch hours, a sensory-friendly session, and the U.S. National Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off, with parking and accessibility details tailored for local visitors. 
• Lake County Board District 10 candidates talk affordability, Grayslake data center (chicagotribune.com) — Lake Zurich residents in Lake County Board District 10 will choose between Democrat Nicki Sullivan and Republican Jeffery Issel, both Mundelein residents, to replace outgoing member Jessica Vealitzek. The candidates are focusing on affordability, taxes, and the controversial Grayslake T5 data center, stressing transparency, fiscal restraint, and bringing opposing sides together for calmer, fact-based discussions.
📸 Around Lake Zurich
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Zurich
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★ Featured events ★
- Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore →
Online Only,
10:00 am - Fall Festival—Saturday, 10/3 | 1—4PM →
Da Vinci Waldorf School, 150 W Bonner Rd, Wauconda
1:00 pm - Moody Fall Florals →
KED at Home, 800 S Northwest Hwy, Barrington
6:00 am
Tuesday September 29
Saturday October 3
Thursday October 22
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Other local events
- Rich Nelson and Friends →
Copper Fiddle Distillery, 532 W IL Rte 22 Suite 110, Lake Zurich
7:00 pm - Jack O'Lantern World: Lake Zurich →
Lake Zurich IL - Open Mic Night! All are welcome →
Copper Fiddle Distillery, 532 W IL Rte 22 Suite 110, Lake Zurich
7:00 am - Jack O Lantern World →
Lake Zurich Calendar, Paulus Park 200 S Rand Road, Lake Zurich
6:00 pm - Nicor Gas to promote natural gas safety at Lake Zurich Fire Department →
Lake Zurich Fire Station, 321 S Buesching Rd, Lake Zurich
10:00 am - Day Off Camp (Mon, 10/12/26) →
Lake Zurich Family Martial Arts, 215 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich
9:00 am - The Roommate →
Parker Players Theater Company, 540 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington
7:30 pm - LCSO presents Charlie Brown Jazz Combo Live in Hawthorn Woods →
2 Lagoon Dr, Hawthorn Woods
5:30 pm - 👊 Self Defense Workshop (ages 18yrs+) →
Lake Zurich Family Martial Arts, 215 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich
7:15 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Sunday October 4
Monday October 12
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Monday October 19
📣 Lake Zurich Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Rocket Companies posted a job opening for Real Estate Associate Agent (1099) - Wauconda / Lake Zurich in Lake Zurich. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Mundelein. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Zurich here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wauconda
- Football roundup: Hersey's forfeit victory is a program milestone (dailyherald.com)
- 'Urge motorists to slow down': 3 hospitalized after separate crashes in same curve on Rollins Road near Lake Villa (lakemchenryscanner.com)
Vernon Hills
- $5M Child Care Center Opens In Former Ambulance Warehouse (patch.com)
- Popular Wine Bar Opening First Midwest Location In Lake County (patch.com)
Lake Forest
- Lake Bluff Brewing Closes Downtown Location After More Than 15 Years: Report (patch.com)
Ok Lake Zurich! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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