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In today's newsletter:

• See what massive tree sculptures are coming to Morton Arboretum

Also on today's calendar: Garden Club to feature Forest Preserve District President and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
• Sunday: Humid; breezy in the morning, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Morton Arboretum Announces New Large-Scale 'Tree Dimensions' Exhibition (patch.com) — Lisle's Morton Arboretum is planning a major new outdoor exhibition, "Tree Dimensions," opening in May 2027 and featuring five climbable, tree-inspired sculptures up to 20 feet tall. Created by Chilean artist Rommy Gonzalez and collaborators, the installation is designed to help visitors, especially families, experience the hidden systems and beauty of trees in an immersive, hands-on way.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lisle

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 28
• Garden Club to feature Forest Preserve District President →
  Lombard Community Building, 433 E St Charles Rd, Lombard
  12:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Farmland Owner Conservation Connections →
  The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• Great American Dog Show →
  Cantigny Park, 151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton
  8:00 am
Sunday September 13
• 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor →
  The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 29
• TIME TBD- FOOTBALL-V Boys @ ELGIN ST. ED (Game) →
  Lisle CUSD 202 Away - ELGIN ST. ED
• TIME TBD- CROSS COUNTRY-V @ RICKOVER NAVAL ACADEMY (Game) →
  Lisle CUSD 202 Away - TBA
  5:00 am
Thursday September 3
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  5:30 pm
Friday September 11
• World Doctors Orchestra Naperville Charity Concert at Wentz Hall →
  Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center, 171 E Chicago Ave, Naperville
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival →
  , Milwaukee
  9:00 am
• Taps on Tour: Oktoberfest →
  1825 Short St, Lisle
  11:30 am
• "Melodies and Memories" Show Will Bring Barbershop Champion Groups to Naperville →
  Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E Gartner Rd, Naperville
  3:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• NAMIWalks DuPage →
  St. James Farm Forest Preserve, St James Farm Forest Preserve, Warrenville
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Obituary: Cheri Lee —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch

• Does anyone shop at Heinen's?
  I was in there today, beautiful store, but there were very few customers. Jewel and Marianos are my usual spots but I was coming east on Chicago and… (Nextdoor Green Trails)
• Does anyone know what this exposed wire that goes into this green box on the corner of Garden & Green Trials that says television on it is about?
  The wire runs from at minimum, Breckenridge, to Garden along the south side of Green Trails. It has been out there exposed for gosh four months to… (Nextdoor Green Trails)

• Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - International Motors LLC (Formerly Navistar) in Lisle. Apply here.
• Chamberlain University posted a job opening for Sr Contracts Specialist in Lisle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lisle here.

🗞 Nearby News

Downers Grove

• Ranalli's Pushes Back Projected Opening Date For Downers Grove Location (patch.com)
• Remembering Ella French (downersgrovemagazine.com)
• Honoring DuPage's Best Educators (downersgrovemagazine.com)

Wheaton

• Rescheduled Public Hearing Set For Sept. 9 For Revised College Church Parking Lot Proposal (patch.com)

Naperville

• Bonci Pizza Now Open In Naperville (patch.com)
• 4 Seats Available On Naperville City Council In 2027 Consolidated Election (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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