🌱 Patch AM: Pet Blessings Set For Saturday And Sunday Near Oak Lawn

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

In today's newsletter:

• Four Oak Lawn parishes host outdoor pet blessings this weekend
• How an Oak Lawn nurse juggles patients, grad school and homeownership.

Also on today's calendar: Free Adult Hearing Screening at Saint Xavier University and 10 more events.

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 72 and low of 58 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 66, low: 51.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pet Blessings Set For Saturday And Sunday Near Oak Lawn (patch.com) — Oak Lawn pet owners can bring their animals to outdoor blessing services this Saturday and Sunday at all four local Catholic parishes, with times scheduled throughout the weekend. The celebrations, tied to the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, invite pets of all kinds, as long as they are leashed or in carriers, and include additional nearby South Side locations for those who want more options.
   

• A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Amber Kieklak (greatnews.life) — A clinical lead nurse at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn shares how she balances demanding hospital responsibilities with graduate school, new homeownership, and family life. Her story highlights the dedication and patient-first mindset of frontline caregivers serving Oak Lawn residents every day.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Lawn

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Free Adult Hearing Screening at Saint Xavier University →
  Saint Xavier University, 3700 W 103rd St, Chicago
  10:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Dark Arts & Oddities Market →
  Soundgrowler Brewing Co., 8201 183rd St, Tinley Park
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Get pastrami, brisket, + more from the iconic Manny's Deli! Order by 10am. →
  2:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• James Beard Nominated Brown Sugar Bakery is perfect for any occasion! Order by Tuesday. →
  2:30 pm
Friday October 9
• Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's delivered! Order by noon Wednesday. →
  2:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Toddler Storytime (T) at OLPL →
  Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn
  9:30 am
• Genealogy Nights (R) at OLPL →
  Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Baby Romp (T) at OLPL →
  Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn
  9:30 am
• American Mahjong (R) at OLPL →
  Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn
  10:00 am
• Friday Classic Flix: "The Wrong Man" (1956, Approved, 105 minutes) →
  Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn
  3:00 pm
• Teen Self Care Slowdown at OLPL →
  Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn
  4:00 pm
• Multi Family GARAGE SALE →
  8047 Laramie Ave, Burbank
  9:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• History of Horse Thief Hollow at OLPL →
  Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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• The St. Nicholas Ladies Philoptochos 53rd Annual Bazaar and Food Fair —St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Read on Patch

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Chicago Ridge police charge three in suspended-license case, domestic battery, and warrant arrest (southwestregionalpublishing.com)

Ok Oak Lawn! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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