🌱 Patch AM: 2026 Craig Bachman Fall Warehouse Sale and 10 more events

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Coming up on the calendar:

• Pet Blessing at Fatih United Methodist Church 15101 S. 80th Ave., Orland Parkj, IL 60462
• Dark Arts & Oddities Market at Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
• Haunted Forest Sidewalk Market at Flannery's in the Forest

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 73, low: 66.
• Thursday: Rain, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Forest

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Pet Blessing →
  Fatih United Methodist Church 15101 S. 80th Ave., Orland Parkj, IL 60462,
  10:00 am
• Dark Arts & Oddities Market →
  Soundgrowler Brewing Co., 8201 183rd St, Tinley Park
  12:00 pm
• Haunted Forest Sidewalk Market →
  Flannery's in the Forest, 15427 S Cicero Ave, Oak Forest
  2:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show →
  Orland Park Civic Center 14750 S. Ravinia Ave.,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 29
• 2026 Craig Bachman Fall Warehouse Sale →
  281 Ontario St, Frankfort
  8:00 am
• Community Blood Drive →
  Midlothian Public Library, 14701 Kenton Ave, Midlothian
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 30
• 2026 Craig Bachman Fall Warehouse Sale →
  281 Ontario St, Frankfort
  8:00 am
• Multi-Library Job Seeker Workshop Series →
  Midlothian Public Library, 14701 Kenton Ave, Midlothian
  10:00 am
Thursday October 1
• 2026 Craig Bachman Fall Warehouse Sale →
  281 Ontario St, Frankfort
  8:00 am
• Irish Culture Class →
  Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 147th St, Oak Forest
  6:30 pm
Friday October 2
• 2026 Craig Bachman Fall Warehouse Sale →
  281 Ontario St, Frankfort
  8:00 am
• Flights & Flannels →
  Chicago Gaelic Park
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Carlos Santana, 79, Is Back In Las Vegas For His 14th Year At The House Of Blues (doyouremember.com)

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• Quarterbacks Dardan Nreci, Nick Gutierrez lead Reavis past Argo (southwestregionalpublishing.com)
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Orland Park

• Newly Formed Foundation Honors Late Orland Teen's Legacy, Supports Kids & Families In Cancer Fights (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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