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π± Patch AM: Park Ridge Lions Free Hearing & Retinal Screening and 10 more events
Happening soon: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) on the Park Ridge Patch calendar

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Coming up on the calendar:
- Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4)
- Two Year Anniversary at The Picklr Mount Prospect 211 W Rand Rd, Mt Prospect, IL, 60056
- Third Coast Symphony: Rhapsody in Blue & A World Premiere at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Warm with periods of sunshine, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
- Wednesday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 74, low: 66.
- Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Park Ridge
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★ Featured events ★
- Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) →
100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
10:00 am - Two Year Anniversary →
The Picklr Mount Prospect 211 W Rand Rd, Mt Prospect, IL, 60056,
12:00 pm - Third Coast Symphony: Rhapsody in Blue & A World Premiere →
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie
3:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- Story Time
Roden Branch Library, 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago
10:30 am - Ukulele for Beginners
Roden Branch Library, 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago
4:00 pm - Kids Book Club
Roden Branch Library, 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago
5:00 pm - Cruisin' Park Ridge 2026! →
Park Ridge IL - Park Ridge Lions Free Hearing & Retinal Screening →
20 S Prospect Ave, Park Ridge
10:00 am - Pumpkin Palooza! →
Park Ridge IL - Adventurers Wanted: Youth Dungeons & Dragons
Roden Branch Library, 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago
12:00 pm - Medicare 101 on Saturday
Roden Branch Library, 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago
1:00 pm - Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) →
100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
11:00 am
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Legacy Healthcare posted a job opening for Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA in Park Ridge. Apply here.
- Advocate Aurora Health posted a job opening for Nursing Assistant 8T Oncology and TCT in Park Ridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Park Ridge here.
🗞 Nearby News
Niles
- Community rallies to support family of fallen Chicago police officer after hospital shooting (abc7chicago.com)
Rosemont
- Solderstar at Three SMTA Events: Process Verification (smttoday.com)
- You Could Easily Spend A Fortune At This Massive Illinois Flea Market Because Everything Is So Cheap (newsbreak.com)
- Coca-Cola signs definitive agreement with Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution (bevindustry.com)
Des Plaines
- Famed English Wrestler Benjamin 'PAC' Satterley Found Dead Outside Des Plaines Restaurant: Reports (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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