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Coming up: Free Webinar: Human Fluency in an AI World on the Park Ridge Patch calendar

Sunday May 10th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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  • How a Park Ridge hospital helped two generations fight cancer

Also on today's calendar: Free Webinar: Human Fluency in an AI World and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 3 feet, but can not walk... 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 63 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and cool, temps: high: 57, low: 43.
  • Tuesday: Warmer with showers around, with a high of 75 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mother's Day reveals strength across 3 generations (patch.com) — A Chicago mother’s breast cancer was discovered and treated while she was pregnant, with care provided at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Supported by her own mother, who also survived breast cancer, she’s now cancer‑free and celebrating Mother’s Day with her healthy baby daughter.    


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Other local events
    Sunday May 10
  • Mothers Day Traditions
    10:00 am
  • Monday May 11
  • Novel Needles: Knit, Crochet, and Stitchery Group
    Roden Branch Library, 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago
    1:00 pm
  • Tuesday May 12
  • Band & Orchestra New Student Night Band & Orchestra New Student Ni
    Park Ridge Niles School District 64, 164 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge
    4:00 pm
  • Thespian Induction & Awards Night
    Maine South High School, 1111 South Dee Road, Park Ridge
    5:30 pm
  • Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning Basics
    Roden Branch Library, 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago
    6:00 pm
  • Wednesday May 13
  • Chorus Concert
    Carpenter Elementary School, 300 North Hamlin Avenue, Park Ridge
    6:00 pm
  • Saturday May 16
  • Park Ridge Garden Club Plant Sale
    Cumberland Park, 101 S Cumberland Ave, Park Ridge
    9:00 am
  • Sunday May 17
  • Norwegian Constitution Day Parade
    Hodges Park, Park Ridge
    12:00 pm
  • The New Tradition Chorus Tribute to American Music Masters
    1000 Elm St, Glenview
    2:30 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • BHHS Chicago’s North Region Offices Support Orphans of the Storm
    Jill Egan, Managing Broker of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago’s North Region offices, is pleased to announce that the North Region offices... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Mother’s Day reveals strength across 3 generations —Cassie Richardson Read on Patch
  • CorePower Yoga posted a job opening for Studio Coordinator - Park Ridge in Park Ridge. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T0928) in Niles. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Park Ridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Niles

  • Family Dentistry of Niles Now Welcoming New Patients in Niles, IL and Surrounding Communities (issuewire.com)
  • Let the good times roll, but remember e-scooter, e-bike safety (suntimes.com)
  • FCD's Boyette, Arriaga, and Clark named to US U14 National ID Camp (3rddegree.net)

Rosemont

Des Plaines

  • Maine Township, Des Plaines Lions Offer Assistance To Those Impacted By Fire (journal-topics.com)

Ok Park Ridge! 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 yard Stick... (Thank you Dan S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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