🌱 Patch AM: LHS Senior Earns Perfect Score On ACT

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In today's newsletter:

• Lemont High School senior earns rare perfect 36 ACT score
• Show off your spooky Lemont home in this year's contest

Also on today's calendar: Lemont Community Garage Sale and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 63.
• Sunday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• LHS Senior Earns Perfect Score On ACT (patch.com) — Lemont residents can celebrate Lemont High School senior Ishan Samani, who earned a rare perfect 36 on the ACT while maintaining a flawless GPA in multiple AP courses. Active in honor societies, robotics, tennis, and health organizations, he also volunteers at a local pantry and library, reflecting strong academic and community commitment in Lemont.
   

• Enter Your House In Lemont Park District's Halloween House Decorating Contest (patch.com) — Lemont homeowners can get their spooky ideas ready for the Lemont Park District's free Halloween House decorating contest, open to residents 18 and older. Register by Oct. 19, have your home decorated by Oct. 23, and compete for People's Choice Awards announced Oct. 29, with a directory of local displays shared online.
   

📸 Around Lemont

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lemont

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• Lemont Community Garage Sale →
  8:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Fall Acting Workshop Intensive →
  LATTE Theater (Conservatory for Young Adult Creatives), 9008 Fairview Ave, Brookfield
  9:45 am
• Music Trivia Challenge! →
  SDJCA North Cafeteria, 529 Madison St, Lockport
  5:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival →
  Downtown Downers Grove, Downers Grove
  10:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Craft Fair →
  Homer Township Public Library, 14320 W 151st St, Homer Glen
  9:30 am
Monday September 28
• 2026 Golf Outing & 19th Hole Reception →
  Edgewood Valley Country Club, 7500 Willow Springs Rd, Burr Ridge IL,
  8:30 am

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• Huge garage sale this Friday September 11th and Saturday September 12th →
  1138 Alpine Ln, Lemont
  8:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Lemont Community Garage Sale →
  8:00 am
• Falconry at the Forge →
  227 Heritage Quarries Dr, Lemont
  10:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Lemont Community Garage Sale →
  8:00 am
Monday September 14
• Lemont VFW Scholarship Golf Outing →
  15780 W New Ave, Lemont
  8:00 am
Friday September 18
• Fall BINGO at Lemont Township Community Center →
  16300 Alba Street
  11:15 am
Saturday September 19
• Annual Storewide Sale and Clearance Event →
  1918 Ferro Dr, New Lenox
  9:00 am
• Nature Walk at the Lemont Township Heritage Woodland Sanctuary →
  16300 Alba, Lemont
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Family Fall Fest Planned At Dellwood Park (patch.com)

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Bolingbrook

• Bolingbrook Announces 2026 Grand Marshal, Citizens Of The Year And Family Of The Year (patch.com)
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Ok Lemont! 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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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