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Coming up: Midnight Circus In The Parks on the Park Ridge Patch calendar

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Coming up on the calendar:
- Midnight Circus In The Parks at Tallmadge Park
- Medicare 101 at Roden Branch Library
- Women in Business Breakfast at Park Ridge Country Club
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
- Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 72, low: 66.
- Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 75 and low of 63 degrees.
📸 Around Park Ridge
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Park Ridge
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★ Featured events ★
- Midnight Circus In The Parks →
Tallmadge Park, 927 Noyes St, Evanston
7:00 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Medicare 101
Roden Branch Library, 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago
6:30 pm - Women in Business Breakfast
Park Ridge Country Club, 636 N Prospect Ave, Park Ridge
8:30 am - 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 - Niles Cruise Nights Car Show
Golf Mill Park, 9101 Greenwood Ave., Niles
5:00 pm - Adventurers Wanted: Youth Dungeons & Dragons
Roden Branch Library, 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago
12:00 pm - Pirate Party
Roden Branch Library, 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago
3:00 pm - Judy McCarthy 5K Run/Walk
Franklin Elementary School, 2401 Manor Lane, Park Ridge
8:00 am - Story Time
Roden Branch Library, 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago
10:30 am - Veterans Celebration →
The Sheridan at Park Ridge, 510 N Greenwood Ave, Park Ridge
3:00 pm - Solar Tour →
10:00 am
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is anyone missing two young cats/kittens?
These two showed up in my front yard and are extremely friendly and comfortable with humans. (Nextdoor Park Ridge - South)
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Restaurant Manager in Des Plaines. Apply here.
- Dave & Buster's posted a job opening for Customer Service / Winner's Circle Staff in Des Plaines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Park Ridge here.
🗞 Nearby News
Niles
- States and cities sue over Trump's policy to restrict green cards (inquirer.com)
Rosemont
- LOUPE Americas 2026 Prepares to Open its Doors (packagingtechtoday.com)
- Over 10K Tickets Distributed for WWE x AAA Worlds Collide 2026 (411mania.com)
- The Assembly Show and The Quality Show 2026 Expand Industry Partnerships to Deliver a More Comprehensive Manufacturing Experience (pcimag.com)
Des Plaines
- Rizzo Walk Off For Cancer Returns To Des Plaines School (patch.com)
- Officer Battered, Driver Resists Arrest: Des Plaines Police Blotter (patch.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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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