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🌱 Patch AM: Farmers Market and 12 more events
Spotted on the New Lenox calendar: Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market
Hi New Lenox! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market at Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
- Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Orland Park Civic Center
- Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) at Nik & Ivy Brewing Company
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 77, low: 63.
- Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Lenox
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★ Featured events ★
- Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market →
Soundgrowler Brewing Co., 8201 183rd St, Tinley Park
12:00 pm - Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 →
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
9:00 am - Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) →
Nik & Ivy Brewing Company, 1026 S State St, Lockport
12:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- Farmers Market →
New Lenox Commons, 145-199 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox, IL, 60451
4:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Lincoln Way CHSD 210 Lincoln-Way Central High School, 1801 E Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox
7:00 pm - Lincoln-Way Toastmasters →
Lincoln-Way Toastmasters, Frankfort Village Hall, located 432 W Nebraska St, Frankfort, IL
7:30 pm - Ladies Night Out →
New Lenox Village Commons, 101 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox
4:00 pm - NL VFW Friday Fish Fry. Dine in or Order Carryout online, phone-in and save time at pickup!. →
VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
4:30 pm - NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl in the Bar Friday. No Cover, Public Welcome 21+ →
VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
8:00 pm - NL VFW "51 Lincoln" Playing in the Bar-Saturday! NO COVER-PUBLIC WELCOME!! 21+ →
VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
7:00 pm - NL VFW "Queen of Hearts Raffle!" The Pot is "$5,000." Tickets are on sale every day!!!! →
VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
4:00 pm - NL VFW Monday Night Euchre! NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME 21+ →
VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
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- Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois — (312) 207-5290
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- Will County Children's Advocacy Center — 815-774-4565
- Dean's Greens Farmstand at Boley Farm — (708) 275-8353
- Surf Internet — (833) 544-2979
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💬 Chatter
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- 143 Golfers, One Mission: Creating Possibilities —St. Coletta's of Illinois Read on Patch
- Silver Cross Foundation Invites Community to Celebrate Culture and Support Patient Care at Fall Fiesta —Silver Cross Hospital Read on Patch
- My cat on a leash was attacked by a dog at the NL commons, during the car show today.
He ran up a tree and got stuck. Lots of concern people tried to help. Even the owners of the dog was concerned. The police and public works came,… (Nextdoor Tyler/Bentley)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Lockport. Apply here.
- Franciscan Ministries posted a job opening for Activity Aide in Homer Glen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Lenox here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mokena
- Rachael Stewart turns life's unexpected moments into lessons in her new book (southwestregionalpublishing.com)
- Rep. Sheehan Praises Mokena PD And ICE, But Blasts Pritzker Policies After Molotov Cocktail Suspect's Release (wjol.com)
- Thousands in Northwest Indiana Still Without Power as Storm Recovery Stretches Into a Second Week – [your]NEWS (yournews.com)
Lockport
- Local Event: Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) (patch.com)
- 2 Illinois pumpkin patches named on the most underrated list (chicagoparent.com)
Homer Glen
- Homer Glen To Host 'Run To Remember' 5K (patch.com)
Ok New Lenox! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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