🌱 Patch AM: Gaelic Park Book Clun 2026 -2027 begins September 13 and 11 more events

Good day Oak Forest! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Halal Fest Fall Edition at Hometown Mercy Mosque
• Gaelic Park Book Clun 2026 -2027 begins September 13 at Chicago Gaelic Park
• Board of Education Meeting at Jack Hille Middle School

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Not as warm; a p.m. shower, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
• Monday: Chance of a p.m. shower, temps: high: 74, low: 66.
• Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📸 Around Oak Forest

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Forest

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Halal Fest Fall Edition →
  Hometown Mercy Mosque, 8925 S Kostner Ave, Hometown
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 13
• Gaelic Park Book Clun 2026 -2027 begins September 13 →
  Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 147th St, Oak Forest
  1:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Board of Education Meeting
  Jack Hille Middle School, 5800 151st Street, Room A8-A9, Oak Fo
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Court Hearings →
  15440 S. Central Avenue, Oak Forest
  10:00 am
• Neuropathy & Chronic Nerve Pain Workshop →
  15000 S Cicero Ave, Oak Forest
  1:00 pm
• Farmers Market →
  157th Street and Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest
  4:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Four C Notes Dinner & a Show →
  Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 147th St, Oak Forest
  6:30 pm
Sunday September 20
• Children's Irish Language Class →
  Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 147th St, Oak Forest
  1:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Friends of the Library Fundraiser at Oak Forest Culver's →
  Midlothian Public Library
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Women's Club Annual Fall Craft/Vendor Fair and Car Show →
  St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 9300 W 167th St, Orland Hills
  9:00 am
• 52nd Street Concert - Music of Billy Joel →
  Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 147th St, Oak Forest
  7:30 pm
Sunday September 27
• Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction →
  Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St, Chicago
  9:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

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Palos Heights

• 25 years later, Palos Heights honors the heroes who never came home (southwestregionalpublishing.com)

Palos Hills

• How Sweet It Was: Doughs Guys Bakery To Close At End Of Year (patch.com)

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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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