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🌱 Patch AM: Lemont High School Alumni Association Seeking 'Hall of Fame' Nominations

Also check out Before you vote, Get the Facts on the referendum for School District 524 on the Lemont Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Nominate a standout Lemont High alum for top local honors
  • Bigfoot-themed market bringing spooky fun to downtown Lemont

Also on today's calendar: Before you vote, Get the Facts on the referendum for School District 524 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: High clouds and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Clouds breaking and warm, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
  • Monday: Very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lemont High School Alumni Association Seeking 'Hall of Fame' Nominations (patch.com) — Lemont residents are invited to nominate standout Lemont High School graduates for the school's prestigious Alumni Hall of Fame, which honors role models for current students. Community members, not just alumni, can submit online nominations by Oct. 30, with the 2027 inductees to be celebrated at the Band Dinner Dance in February.
   

• National Bigfoot Day Market Coming To Downtown Lemont (patch.com) — Lemont locals can mark their calendars for the National Bigfoot Day Market at Peterson Park, bringing a quirky celebration of all things Bigfoot to downtown. Hosted by Folklore Coffee on Oct. 17, the event will feature spooky vendors, tarot and aura readers, food, desserts, and artisan goods from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
   

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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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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