🌱 Patch AM: How Oak Forest’s Abby Rios battled for a better state badminton seed

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In today's newsletter:

• How Oak Forest’s Abby Rios battled for a better state badminton seed

Also on today's calendar: Mother's Day Buffet and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 3 feet, but can not walk... 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 64 and low of 43 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 59, low: 43.
• Tuesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Neuqua Valley badminton sweeps sectional championship (nctv17.org) — Oak Forest badminton standout Abby Rios is heading to state after competing in the sectional singles bracket against Plainfield North’s Sahasra Vempati, fighting for better seeding. The Neuqua Valley–hosted tournament saw dominant performances from Wildcats players, but also highlighted strong showings from Oak Forest and other area schools as they punched their tickets to the state tournament.    

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📸 Around Oak Forest

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Forest

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★ Featured events ★

Monday May 11

• Evergreen Park Girls JV Soccer @ Oak Forest →
  Oak Forest High School, 15201 Central Ave, Oak Forest
  4:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday May 10

• Mother's Day Buffet →
  Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 147th St, Oak Forest
  2:00 pm

Tuesday May 12

• Ageless Grace →
  Acorn Public Library, 15624 Central Ave, Oak Forest
  11:00 am
• Community Meeting with Community Development →
  Oak Forest, IL Calendar, 14630 Oak Park Avenue, Oak Forest
  5:00 pm
• How It's Made →
  Acorn Public Library, 15624 Central Ave, Oak Forest
  6:00 pm
• Financial Intelligence: Navigating Investments and Income Strategies in Retirement →
  Acorn Public Library, 15624 Central Ave, Oak Forest
  6:30 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  Oak Forest, IL Calendar, 15440 S. Central Avenue, Oak Forest
  7:30 pm

Wednesday May 13

• Court Hearings →
  Oak Forest, IL Calendar, 15440 S. Central Avenue, Oak Forest
  10:00 am

Wednesday May 20

• "You'll See" - Ulysses for Children - 4:30pm →
  Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 147th St, Oak Forest
  4:30 pm
• "You'll See" - Ulysses for Children - 7pm →
  Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 147th St, Oak Forest
  7:00 pm

Saturday May 23

• The Chicago Feis →
  Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 147th St, Oak Forest
  9:00 am

Saturday May 30

• Irish Film Night - The Man Who Wanted to Fly →
  Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 147th St, Oak Forest
  7:30 pm

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📣 Oak Forest Shout Outs!

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• Krapils Steakhouse and Patio — (708) 448-2012
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Ross Stores posted a job opening for Early Morning Stock Associate in Midlothian. Apply here.
• Wells Fargo posted a job opening for Relationship Banker Central and South Dallas District in Midlothian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Forest here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Tinley Park

• Crisis Center For South Suburbia's Leader Leaving, Org Launches National Search For Successor (patch.com)
• Indiana Man, 34, Charged In Hit-And-Run Crash That Injured Other Driver: Tinley PD (patch.com)
• Arrenello's Pizza to close Glenwood location, citing safety concerns (chicagotribune.com)

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Ok Oak Forest! 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: A yard Stick... (Thank you Dan S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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