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🌱 Patch AM: Joliet Slammers vs. Mississippi Mud Monsters and 11 more events
Make time for Closest to the Pin Contest on the Shorewood Patch calendar

Hello again Shorewood! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Closest to the Pin Contest at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
- Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) at Nik & Ivy Brewing Company
- Run, Hide, Fight Training at Walnut Trails Elem School
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.
- Monday: Pleasant with some sun, temps: high: 79, low: 56.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
📸 Around Shorewood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shorewood
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★ Featured events ★
- Closest to the Pin Contest →
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 2500 S Arbeiter Rd, Joliet
11:00 am - Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) →
Nik & Ivy Brewing Company, 1026 S State St, Lockport
12:00 pm
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- Run, Hide, Fight Training
Walnut Trails Elem School SHOREWOOD, IL 60404
8:45 am - HF: Picture Day
Troy Hofer Elem Sch SHOREWOOD, IL 60404 - Joliet Slammers vs. Mississippi Mud Monsters →
Duly Health And Care Field, 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr, Joliet
6:35 pm - Voyage - A Journey Tribute →
Hollywood Casino Joliet, 1401 Gateway Blvd, Joliet
7:00 pm - Voyage - Celebrating The Music of Journey →
Hollywood Casino Joliet, 1401 Gateway Blvd, Joliet
7:00 pm - Joliet PrideFest →
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, 201 W Jefferson St, Joliet
7:00 pm
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
📣 Shorewood Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Preschool 4 Yr Old First Day
Elwood CCSD 203 Elwood, IL 60421 - Run, Hide, Fight Training
Walnut Trails Elem School SHOREWOOD, IL 60404
8:45 am - Preschool 3 Yr Old First Day
Elwood CCSD 203 Elwood, IL 60421 - Dirksen Open House
Joliet PSD 86 203 S Midland Ave, Joliet, IL 60436, USA
4:00 pm - HF: Picture Day
Troy Hofer Elem Sch SHOREWOOD, IL 60404 - Hufford Open House
Joliet PSD 86 1125 N Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL 60435, USA
4:30 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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- Visiting Angels Plainfield — (815) 254-0152
- Timbers of Shorewood — (815) 609-0669
- Will County Children's Advocacy Center — 815-774-4565
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Obituary: Trevor J. Wright —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: Kathleen P. Mackowiak (nee Martin) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: Judith M. (Mulvey) Wetherbee —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: Charlene Ann Kobe (née Strong) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Hello neighbors, I am in need of a seamstress.
I am looking for a referral around the Shorewood area. (Nextdoor Shorewood Beach)
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Shorewood. Apply here.
- Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate - Nights/Weekends in Shorewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shorewood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Joliet
- Joliet Junior College Night of Stars honors 4 local leaders (shawlocal.com)
Crest Hill
- DISH jobs hiring near Crest Hill, IL at EchoStar (echostar.com)
Ok Shorewood! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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