Community Corner
🌱 August BOE Meeting and 11 more events
You won't want to miss Back to School Bash on the Melrose Park Patch calendar
Greetings Melrose Park! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- August BOE Meeting at Elmhurst SD 205
- Back to School Bash at Evergreen
- Crafting Corner at Brighton Park Branch Library
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
- Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
📸 Around Melrose Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Melrose Park
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- August BOE Meeting
Elmhurst SD 205 Elmhurst, IL 60126
7:00 pm - Back to School Bash
Evergreen Chicago, IL 60609
1:00 pm - Crafting Corner
Brighton Park Branch Library 4314 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632
4:00 pm - Free Wednesday Open Mic Comedy at Comedy Plex →
Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce 1128 Lake Street (Lower Level) Oak Park, Il 60301
8:00 pm - First Day of Class for ALL Students
Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 Melrose Park, IL 60160
7:55 am - New Member Breakfast August 2026 →
Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Brookdale Oak Park 1111 Ontario Street Oak Park, IL 60302 Parking is available at the Holley Court village-owned parking garage, or on adjoining side streets.
8:00 am - Chamber Membership Breakfast | Greater Chicago Cage Bird Society
Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce This month's Chamber Membership Breakfast will be hosted by the Greater Chicago Cage Bird Society on Thursday, August 20 from 8-9am. The Membership Breakfast will begin at St. Alexander Catholic Church at 300 S. Cornell Avenue in Villa Park and will
8:00 am - Mindfulness for Turbulent Times
Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Friendly Coffee Lounge 6731 West Roosevelt Road Berwyn, IL 60402
6:30 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Yard Waste Pickup →
Schiller Park, IL Calendar Schiller Park, IL 60176
8:00 am - Teacher Institute Day
Berwyn South SD 100 3401 Gunderson Ave. , Berwyn, IL , IL 60402
8:00 am - Family Story Time
Oriole Park Branch Library 7454 West Balmoral Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656
10:30 am - FRED Parent Support Group Meeting
River Forest Public Library 735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305, US
12:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for local painter.
I need an estimate for job. (Beverly). 708 351-4836 (Nextdoor Melrose Park)
- Staffmark posted a job opening for Material Handler + Forklift in Melrose Park. Apply here.
- The Grove Elmhurst posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Elmhurst. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Melrose Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Maywood
- What led to horse racing's ultimate demise in the Chicago region? Fiscal irresponsibility and mismanagement. (dailyherald.com)
River Forest
- Financial details of Madison Street redevelopment revealed (oakpark.com)
Forest Park
- Forest Park plans monthly Altenheim discussions (forestparkreview.com)
- Franklin-Brown TIF, a step closer (forestparkreview.com)
Ok Melrose Park! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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