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🌱 Patch AM: Libertyville student turns German film trip into new friendships
And check out Craft for a Cause - Blind Date with a Card Kit on the Libertyville Patch calendar
Good day Libertyville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Libertyville student turns German film trip into new friendships
- How a Libertyville tight end factors into SEC recruiting battles
Also on today's calendar: Craft for a Cause - Blind Date with a Card Kit and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 70 and low of 47 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 52.
- Tuesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• UW-Whitewater students participate in film and storytelling class in Germany (whitewatertimes.com) — A UW-Whitewater summer film and storytelling program in Germany included Libertyville art student Emily Coughlin, who describes overcoming worries about making friends and building strong connections abroad. Students created short documentaries on German culture and will present their projects at the university's Undergraduate Research Day in November. 
• Tennessee vs. Texas recruiting: Which team has the higher-ranked 2027 commits? (usatoday.com) — A national look at Tennessee and Texas football recruiting briefly spotlights tight end Brock Williams from Libertyville High School, ranked among the top 2027 prospects at his position. While the story focuses on SEC powerhouses, it underscores that Libertyville talent is drawing serious attention on the national stage.
📸 Around Libertyville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Libertyville
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★ Featured events ★
- Craft for a Cause - Blind Date with a Card Kit →
Frunchroom Collective, 1193 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville
5:30 pm - Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: AI Course →
Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 15
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Other local events
- Donate to UMCL Fall Rummage Sale in Libertyville →
United Methodist Church of Libertyville, 429 Brainerd Ave, Libertyville
9:00 am - The Joyful Gourmet Kitchen Fundamentals: Foundations →
The Joyful Gourmet, 542 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
6:30 pm - Sept 29, 2026 Winter Best Practice Workshop - Public Roads (Libertyville) →
500 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville
7:30 am - Winter Best Practices Workshop - Public Roads →
Central Permit Facility, 500 W Winchester Road, Libertyville
8:00 am - Coffee & Cardmaking →
Frunchroom Collective, 1193 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville
10:00 am - Libertyville Traveling Office Hours →
COOK MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT COOK PARK LIBRARY, 413 N. MILWAUKEE AVE., LIBERTYVILLE
10:00 am - Anti-Icing Liquids Panel Event →
Division of Transportation, 600 W Winchester Road, Libertyville
12:30 pm - UMCL Fall Rummage Sale →
United Methodist Church of Libertyville, 429 Brainerd Ave, Libertyville
9:00 am - UMCL Fall Rummage Sale, 9 am - 12 pm →
United Methodist Church of Libertyville, 429 Brainerd Ave, Libertyville
9:00 am - A.I.,Oh my! →
Libertyville Civic Center Foundation, 135 W Church St, Libertyville
10:00 am
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Wednesday October 7
📣 Libertyville Shout Outs!
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Rummage Sale - First Presbyterian Church Lake Forest
1st Presbyterian Rummage Sale - Saturday, Sept 26 8am-3pm700 N Sheridan Rd Lake ForestWoman, Mens and Kids Clothing, Winter Sports, Boots and... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Precision Resource posted a job opening for Machine Operators All Shifts Will Train in Vernon Hills. Apply here.
- Acosta posted a job opening for Retail Sales & Merchandising Representative in Grayslake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Libertyville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mundelein
- Daniel Management Group Awarded Management of Lakeside Village Apartments in Mundelein (cremarketbeat.com)
- Coyle plays pivotal role in Lake Zurich's comeback win over Mundelein (dailyherald.com)
- Teacher accused of recording student released under SAFE-T Act, prompting push to change detention law (cwbchicago.com)
Vernon Hills
- 1255 Regency Ct #1255, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 (redfin.com)
- Vernon Hills gets new 200-child early learning center: 'Long term benefit to the community' (chicagotribune.com)
Ok Libertyville! 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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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