🌱 Patch AM: How a Metallica-funded program could boost Moraine Valley students’ career paths

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Metallica-funded program could boost Moraine Valley students' career paths

Also on today's calendar: Wake up to donuts on your doorstep from Do-Rite! Order by 10pm Friday. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 64.
• Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trident Technical College Joins Nationally Recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative As the Workforce Education Program Expands to over 90 Schools (holycitysinner.com) — Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills has been selected for the Metallica Scholars Initiative, bringing new scholarship support for local students in skilled trades programs. The national program, funded by Metallica's All Within My Hands foundation, is expanding to 93 colleges and aims to help thousands of students train for high-demand, good-paying careers.
   

📸 Around Palos Hills

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palos Hills

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Wake up to donuts on your doorstep from Do-Rite! Order by 10pm Friday. →
  6:30 am
• Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market →
  Soundgrowler Brewing Co., 8201 183rd St, Tinley Park
  12:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 →
  Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
  9:00 am
• Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) →
  Nik & Ivy Brewing Company, 1026 S State St, Lockport
  12:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• 7th Annual Developmental Disability Awareness Night with the Chicago White Sox →
  Rate Field, 333 W 35th St, Chicago
  5:30 pm
Friday August 28
• Huge Rummage Sale at the Children's Farm at The Center →
  The Children's Farm at The Center, 12700 SW Hwy, Palos Park, IL, 60464 East Side of SW Hwy,
  8:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• Farmland Owner Conservation Connections →
  Lake Katherine Nature Center, 7402 Lake Katherine Dr, Palos Heights
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 21
• Family Storytime →
  Green Hills Public Library District, 10331 Interlochen Dr, Palos Hills
  10:00 am
Monday August 24
• Palos Heights School District 128 Preschool Screening →
  Indian Hill School, 12800 S. Austin Ave Palos Heights Il. 60463
  9:00 am
Tuesday August 25
• Musical Midwife: Chicago and The Birth of Rock & Roll →
  Green Hills Public Library District, 10331 Interlochen Dr, Palos Hills
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 3
• Gallery Reception: A Twist in the Tale →
  Fine and Performing Arts Center at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 College Pkwy, Palos Hills
  11:00 am
Saturday September 5
• Gconnn 2026 →
  Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Unfinished business: Moraine Valley women's soccer aims higher in 2026 —Moraine Valley Sports Read on Patch
• Moraine Valley men's soccer primed for breakthrough as experienced core returns —Moraine Valley Sports Read on Patch
• Moraine Valley women's tennis poised for dominant 2026 campaign —Moraine Valley Sports Read on Patch
• Confident Moraine Valley golf team ready to hit the links for new season —Moraine Valley Sports Read on Patch
• Chicago golfer wins trip to Pebble Beach —St. Coletta's of Illinois Read on Patch

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Hickory Hills. Apply here.
• Pure's Food Specialties, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Supervisor in Bedford Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palos Hills here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chicago Ridge

• 2026 football preview: Oak Lawn Spartans (southwestregionalpublishing.com)
• High 5 Heights brings back to school fun to Palos Heights (southwestregionalpublishing.com)

Palos Heights

• Southland crime: Mokena armed robbery, Orland Park identify theft, and more (chicagotribune.com)
• DRIVER / Equipment Maintenance (Bridgeview, IL) - Lifting Gear Hire Corp - Chicago, IL, US (dice.com)
• ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77 (fox29.com)

Oak Lawn

• 2026 High School Football Schedule Released For Richards High School (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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