🌱 Patch AM: How a Lemont native just became one of softball’s elite

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Lemont native just became one of softball’s elite

Also on today's calendar: "Be Kind to Your Mind" Free ~Mental Health/Wellness Fair & Meditation Walk 10am -3pm and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do you learn how to make ice cream ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.
• Saturday: Some sun; breezy, not as warm, temps: high: 76, low: 55.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Sage Mardjetko, Karlyn Pickens Named NFCA First Team All-America (wivk.com) — A standout season from Lemont native Sage Mardjetko has earned her NFCA First Team All-America honors for the Tennessee softball team, highlighted by a dominant 1.12 ERA and a no-hitter in February. She joins teammate Karlyn Pickens, a three-time first-team selection, as two of the nation’s top pitchers recognized this week.    

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📸 Around Lemont

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lemont

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 30

• "Be Kind to Your Mind" Free ~Mental Health/Wellness Fair & Meditation Walk 10am -3pm →
  Orland Park, 10401 W 153rd St, Orland Park
  10:00 am

Thursday June 11

• Old Canal Days Festival →
  Old Canal Days, 303 W 2nd St, Lockport
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday June 6

• Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show →
  DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton
  9:00 am

Sunday June 7

• Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show →
  Orland Park Civic Center 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. Orland Park, IL
  9:00 am

Monday June 8

• Band Summer Band Camp hosted by Southwest Community Concert →
  Presbyterian Church in Orland Park, 13401 Wolf Rd, Orland Park
  9:00 am

Saturday June 13

• Lace Up 5K Run, Walk, and Kids 100 Yard Dash for Parks, Trails, & Open Space →
  Heritage Park, 14240 W 151st St, Homer Glen, IL
  8:30 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lemont Gets Its Kicks On Route 66 —Chris Lanuti Read on Patch
• William James “Bill” Broderick —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
• Obituary: Sophia G. Athanasiou (nee Papaefthimiou) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
• Obituary: Patricia I. White —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
• Obituary: Phyllis Marie Kunke (née Francisco)   —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Restaurant General Manager in Lemont. Apply here.
• footprint Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser in Lemont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lemont here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Homer Glen

• State Rep. Sheehan Addresses Teacher Shortages (wjol.com)

Bolingbrook

• AKIRA Extends 202,105-SF Distribution Lease in Bolingbrook with NAI Hiffman (cremarketbeat.com)
• Brennan Investment Group Acquires 55K-SF Class A Industrial Facility in Bolingbrook (cremarketbeat.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Sundae School (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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