🌱 Patch AM: 300 Homes Participating In Oak Forest Citywide Garage Sale

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In today's newsletter:

• Hundreds of Oak Forest homes join this weekend’s citywide garage sale

Also on today's calendar: Garage Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the boy say when his dog fell off the cliff? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Couple of showers, t-storms, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 300 Homes Participating In Oak Forest Citywide Garage Sale (patch.com) — Oak Forest residents can browse bargains at the annual Citywide Garage Sale this Friday and Saturday, June 5–6, with about 300 homes taking part. Shoppers can consult an online master list or pick up a printed version at City Hall, while residents may still set up sales without permits even if they missed registration.    

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📸 Around Oak Forest

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Forest

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday June 6

• Garage Sale →
  Brookside Glen Townhome Community,
  8:00 am
• ❤️ HEART in the PARK, 10:00AM-3:00PM →
  Marley Community Church, 12625 W 187th St, Mokena
  10:00 am

Sunday June 7

• Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show →
  Orland Park Civic Center 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. Orland Park, IL,
  9:00 am
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  4:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday June 6

• Saturday Storytime →
  Midlothian Public Library, 14701 Kenton Ave, Midlothian
  10:30 am
• Happy 250th Birthday, USA! →
  El Morro Park, 15500 Arroyo Dr, Oak Forest
  1:00 pm

Monday June 8

• Paws To Read: Read-Aloud with Doggies →
  Midlothian Public Library, 14701 Kenton Ave, Midlothian
  5:15 pm

Tuesday June 9

• Royal Bay Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening →
  16799 S Cicero Ave, Oak Forest
  9:00 am

Wednesday June 10

• Coffee Perk & Playtime →
  Midlothian Public Library, 14701 Kenton Ave, Midlothian
  10:00 am

Friday June 12

• Howl at the Moon Concert on the Patio →
  Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 147th St, Oak Forest
  7:30 pm

Saturday June 13

• Summer Library Challenge Kickoff Celebration & Studio 147 "Sneak Peek" →
  Midlothian Public Library, 14701 Kenton Ave, Midlothian
  1:00 pm
• Chicago Gaelic Park Queen Contest →
  Chicago Gaelic Park
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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• Wendy's posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Oak Forest. Apply here.
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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: Doggone! (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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