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🌱 Old Plank Road Prairie Eco-Restoration Kickoff! and 11 more events
Also, don't miss Volunteer on THE FUNNY FARM on the Matteson Patch calendar

Greetings Matteson! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Volunteer on THE FUNNY FARM
- Karaoke + Oysters Wednesdays at Red Star! at Red Star Matteson
- Girls' Basketball vs. Homer at Summit Hill Junior High School
... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny and delightful, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.
- Wednesday: High clouds and warm, temps: high: 77, low: 50.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Matteson
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★ Featured events ★
- Volunteer on THE FUNNY FARM →
4019 206th St, Matteson
8:00 am
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
- Karaoke + Oysters Wednesdays at Red Star! →
Red Star Matteson, 4129 211th Street, Matteson
12:00 pm - Girls' Basketball vs. Homer
Summit Hill Junior High School Frankfort, IL 60423
4:00 pm - Fish Fry Friday & Karaoke at Red Star →
Red Star Matteson, 4129 211th Street, Matteson
12:00 pm - Fish Fry Friday at Red Star Kitchen + Bar →
Red Star Matteson, 4129 211th Street, Matteson
12:45 pm - 2026 Business After Hours - The Right Choice Home Care
The Right Choice Home Care, 19350 S. Harlem Avenue, Frankfort
4:00 pm - Camp Manitoqua - Fall Work Day
Camp Manitoqua, 8122 W Sauk Trail, Frankfort
8:30 am - La'Bre Kafe's 1st Birthday: Coffee, Community & Family Fun →
3601 216th St, Matteson
11:00 am - La'Bre Kafe Turns One: Free Family Celebration in Matteson →
3601 216th St, Matteson
11:00 am - Old Plank Road Prairie Eco-Restoration Kickoff! →
Old Plank Road Prairie Nature Preserve, Old Plank Rd Trail, Matteson
9:00 am
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Saturday October 24
📣 Matteson Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Wee Ones Storytime →
Frankfort Public Library District, 21119 S Pfeiffer Rd., Frankfort
9:30 am - Preschool Storytime →
Frankfort Public Library District, 21119 S Pfeiffer Rd., Frankfort
10:30 am - Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) →
Frankfort Public Library District, 21119 S Pfeiffer Rd., Frankfort
2:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Dominos Pizza Customer Service Rep/ Pizza Maker. Richton Park IL. Must be atleast 18 years old in Richton Park. Apply here.
- Prime Communications posted a job opening for Full-Time Retail Sales Consultant - AT&T Authorized Retailer in Flossmoor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Matteson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Frankfort
- Frankfort Emagine Offers October Special Showings (patch.com)
- Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Frankfort This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com)
Tinley Park
- This Day in Country History: October 4 (995qyk.com)
- TransDigm Completes $1.066 Billion Prince & Izant Acquisition (pulse2.com)
Homewood
- Flossmoor D161 Appoints 2 To Fill Board Vacancies (patch.com)
Ok Matteson! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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