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🌱 Patch AM: 2026 Craig Bachman Fall Warehouse Sale and 13 more events

And check out ⭐️Final Market at the Barn of the Season⭐️ 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:

  • ⭐️Final Market at the Barn of the Season⭐️
  • 2026 Craig Bachman Fall Warehouse Sale
  • 911 Commission Meeting at Council Chambers

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

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 54.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 50 degrees.

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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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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