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🌱 Patch AM: Lake Zurich parish hosts memorial for Dr. Richard “Dick” Ghiglieri
And check out Comics, Cards & Cookies Bazaar + More on the Lake Zurich Patch calendar

Good day Lake Zurich! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- Lake Zurich parish hosts memorial for Dr. Richard "Dick" Ghiglieri
Also on today's calendar: Comics, Cards & Cookies Bazaar + More and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 47 degrees.
- Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Richard Ghiglieri, 91 (cdapress.com) — Family and friends recently gathered at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Parish in Lake Zurich to honor the life of Dr. Richard "Dick" Ghiglieri, a longtime obstetrician-gynecologist and Army veteran. The obituary reflects on his decades of medical service, love of travel and sports, deep devotion to family, and invites memorial donations supporting injured veterans.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Zurich
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★ Featured events ★
- Comics, Cards & Cookies Bazaar + More →
Tighthead Brewing Company, 161 N Archer Ave, Mundelein
12:00 pm - Candidate Forum: Representative for Illinois 10th Congressional District →
Zoom Webinar,
12:30 pm - Managed Mischief - Trivia Night Concerning the Boy Wizard →
Emil's Tavern on Center, 161 Center St, Grayslake
7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Wednesday October 14
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Other local events
- Susan Williams Duo at Copper Fiddle Distillery →
Copper Fiddle Distillery, Lake Zurich
8:00 pm - Lake Zurich Fall Wine Walk Returns October 10 →
Downtown Lake Zurich - 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 - Campfire Tales →
The Arboretum at South Barrington, 100 W Higgins Rd, South Barrington
7:00 pm - 👊 Self Defense Workshop (ages 18yrs+) →
Lake Zurich Family Martial Arts, 215 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich
7:15 pm - The Roommate →
Parker Players Theater Company, 540 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington
7:30 pm - Fall Festival →
St Matthew Lutheran Church and Early Childhood Center, 24500 N Old McHenry Rd, Hawthorn Woods
11:00 am
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Monday October 19
Friday October 23
Saturday October 24
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-- The Patch AM Team
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