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Happening soon: Pet Blessing on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

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Cheers Oak Forest! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

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 belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain becoming heavier; humid, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 67, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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